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‘India still edgy about in-flight Wi-Fi’:  Context The Civil Aviataion Secrtary R.N. Chaobey called for making a delicate balance between security and growth of the aviation industry. During a seminar organised by National Security Guards on “International Aviation Security”, he referred that India was the only country other than North Korea to not allow WiFi… Continue reading ‘India still edgy about in-flight Wi-Fi’: 

Centre eases pre-merger filing norms: (The Hindu) Context: In order to boost mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the center removes 30-day notice rule. Introduction: According to a notification on June 29 by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the government, in public interest has done away with the thirty-day time period to submit an application for pre-merger… Continue reading Centre eases pre-merger filing norms:

Redraw the lines for better planning: Read the thorough analysis below Smart city initiative necessitates a perfectly sculpted Governance structure Electric horses:  Context: The automobile industry is taking a serious look at moving away from fossil fuels and commercialise vehicles by electricity. Merit: The e-vehicles (EVs) are quite affordable. The e-vehicles can cover a wide… Continue reading Redraw the lines for better planning: Read the thorough analysis below Smart city initiative necessitates a perfectly sculpted Governance structure Electric horses: 

Delhi has ‘ulterior motives’, asserts Beijing:  (Beijing blames Delhi of having hidden motives) Context China said on Friday that “ulterior motives” prompted India to include the tri-junction with Bhutan in the Sikkim stand-off. China stressed that New Delhi’s acceptance of the 1890 Sino-British treaty on the boundaries in the region should not variate with the… Continue reading Delhi has ‘ulterior motives’, asserts Beijing:

Substance and optics: (The Hindu, Editorial) Context: The recent visit of India’s Prime Minister to Israel made a considerable positive impact on the relationship between both the countries. Behind the success was a receptive political backdrop as well as the careful planning undertaken by both sides. The relationship – a brief Israel was one of… Continue reading Substance and optics:

Aadhaar not ‘totalitarian’: Centre  (Argument in the court over Aadhaar) Context Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal on Friday objected to arguments made by petitioners Advocate Shyam Divan that Aadhaar was driving India into a “concentration camp.” The argument The Supreme Court had pinpointed that constitutionality of the scheme for Aadhaar has to be decided “once and for… Continue reading Aadhaar not ‘totalitarian’: Centre 

Prelims Related News Curcumin nanoparticles found to shorten TB treatment time Context Basic ingredient of turmeric is five times more ‘bio-available’ in mice than in the regular one. Findings Curcumin, the basic ingredient of turmeric, when administered in a nanoparticle formulation has several favourable properties in the treatment of tuberculosis in mice. Nanoparticle curcumin are… Continue reading Prelims Related News

Easier access to H1N1 medicines raises fears of drug resistance (The Hindu) Context Misuse may lead to situations of anti-viral medications turning ineffective. Issue and Concerns There are concerns regarding a build-up of resistance to antiviral drugs used to treat swine flu surfacing, after two such drugs Oseltamivir and Zanamivir were taken off the restrictive… Continue reading Easier access to H1N1 medicines raises fears of drug resistance

Debt funds as an Investment Option (IGST). Context: The Centre has through a notification and a circular eased the paper work required to export goods without the exporter having paid the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST). Introduction: According to the GST Rules, traders who wanted to export without paying IGST had to provide a… Continue reading Debt funds as an Investment Option (IGST).

Power games at the tri-junction: Army in for the long haul in Dokalam:  Indian troops are set to stay at Doklam Context India troops are ready to confront Chinese activity beneath Bhutan’s border line. Recent developments Chinese commotion beneath Bhutan’s claim line has pushed the area towards crucial ridge-line. This has numerous implications especially widening… Continue reading Power games at the tri-junction: Army in for the long haul in Dokalam: