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Luxembourg set to become first country to provide free public transport

Luxembourg set to become first country to provide free public transport News: In an effort to reduce traffic congestion and the environmental impact of cars, Luxembourg has announced its plan to become the first country in the world to make all its public transportation free. Important Facts: Traffic congestion is a major problem in Luxembourg,… Continue reading Luxembourg set to become first country to provide free public transport

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Farming in a warming world

Farming in a warming world Article: Article discuss about the need to foster the process of climate adaptation in agriculture. Important Analysis: The Sixth Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on “Global Warming at 1.5°C” propagates the need to strengthen and enhance existing capacity to remain committed to the objectives of… Continue reading Farming in a warming world

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How India and Japan are enhancing their strategic relationship

How India and Japan are enhancing their strategic relationship Key Milestones in India-Japan relationship India-Japan bilateral ties gained momentum with Suzuki Motor Corporation’s investment in India in the early 1980s that revolutionized the automobile sector. In 2011, the bilateral economic ties between India and Japan got a boost the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)… Continue reading How India and Japan are enhancing their strategic relationship

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Medical Devices Promotion Council to be set up, says Suresh Prabhu

Medical Devices Promotion Council to be set up, says Suresh Prabhu  News: The government has recently announced the setting up of a National Medical Devices Promotion Council (NMDPC) under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). Important Facts: The proposed council will be headed by Secretary, DIPP. Apart from the concerned departments of Government… Continue reading Medical Devices Promotion Council to be set up, says Suresh Prabhu

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Ireland passes Bill to legalise abortion following May referendum

Ireland passes Bill to legalise abortion following May referendum News Ireland has passed a bill to legalise abortion following a referendum in May 2018 Important facts The new abortion law has been named “Savita Law” after Savita Halappanavar who had died in 2012 after being refused abortion due to prevailing laws. The bill allows for… Continue reading Ireland passes Bill to legalise abortion following May referendum

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JAI and RIC

At the recent G20 meeting in 2018, Japan, India and US conducted a trilateral dialogue. At the same venue, India, Russia and China also held a joint meeting. [table id=88 /] Contentious Issues between RIC and JAI members: China Trade wars between US and China, China’s trade distorting practices, economic colonialism and disrespect for rules… Continue reading JAI and RIC

Must Read News Articles – December 15th, 2018

Archives GS: 2 Ground Zero | Being Bru in Mizoram The conflict between Mizos and Brus began brewing five years before Advani’s remarks. The immediate trigger was the demand of the Bru National Union, a political organisation formed in 1994, for an autonomous district council for the community. GS: 3 HC quashes center’s ban on… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – December 15th, 2018

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