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Sea levels could rise by up to 2.8 feet in India, says govt News: Sea levels along the Indian coast are projected to rise 34 inches (2.8 feet) by the end of the century due to global warming Important Facts: Major finding of the studies: Rising sea level posing a potent threat to vast stretches… Continue reading Sea levels could rise by up to 2.8 feet in India, says govt

Govt allows agencies to monitor computers, sparks privacy fears News: Government to allow 10 central agencies and Delhi police rights to snoop into anyone’s computer. Important Facts: Union Home Secretary issued a statutory order authorizing 10 “security and intelligence” agencies including the Intelligence Bureau, the Narcotics Control Bureau, the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau… Continue reading Govt allows agencies to monitor computers, sparks privacy fears

U.S. plans for more than 5,000 troops to be withdrawn from Afghanistan News: U.S. to withdraw more than 5000 troops from Afghanistan. Important Facts: US war in Afghanistan: The war in Afghanistan began in October 2001 with the goal of defeating Al Qaeda and removing the Taliban government, which allowed the terror group led by… Continue reading U.S. plans for more than 5,000 troops to be withdrawn from Afghanistan

LS panel suggests automatic suspension News: The Lok Sabha’s Rules Committee recommended “automatic suspension” of members who willfully obstruct its business of the house. Important Facts: The record of the present Parliament is particularly dismal. In 2014 the Lok Sabha only sat for 55 days (Rajya Sabha for 52). So far in 2017, both Houses… Continue reading LS panel suggests automatic suspension