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ISRO set to launch satellite with corrected clocks: Context: Indian Space Research Organisation will soon launch a replacement navigation satellite fitted with corrected atomic clocks to make up for the satellite, IRNSS-1A, which failed in mid 2016. Explanation: The upcoming IRNSS-1H will be sent up towards the end of August. Its launch became urgent after… Continue reading ISRO set to launch satellite with corrected clocks:

Centre starts ETF for PSUs, lenders: Context: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday announced the introduction of Bharat 22, a new exchange traded fund (ETF) comprising 22 stocks including Centre Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), public sector banks (PSBs), and Specified Undertakings of the Unit Trust of India(SUUTI). Introduction: Arun Jaitley said that the ETF will… Continue reading Centre starts ETF for PSUs, lenders:

India still talking to China, says MEA: Context The Indian government maintained to not comment on “operational details”, but continued to affirm that “war is not an option” despite rising tensions. Maintaining silence on claims by the Chinese government India is maintaining its silence on claims by the Chinese government that India has reduced troop… Continue reading India still talking to China, says MEA:

Price of rapacity:  Context: The Supreme Court has laid down a benchmark for action against illegal mining Introduction: The apex court has also set a significant benchmark for stringent action against those who indulge in mining without environmental or forest clearance. Even the Central Empowered Committee had recommended compensation to the extent of 30% of… Continue reading Price of rapacity: 

New Bill to allow States to drop no-detention policy: Context The Ministry of Human Resource Development is considering to introduce a Bill to amend the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, to enable States to do away with the no-detention policy if they wish. The Bill The Cabinet already cleared the… Continue reading New Bill to allow States to drop no-detention policy:

SC for centralised system to select judicial officers: Context The Supreme Court on Friday indicated a favourable attitude towards a centralized selection mechanism for appointment of judicial officers in the subordinate judiciary. The decision taken by bench A Bench led by Chief Justice of India J.S. Khehar said the court was even ready for a… Continue reading SC for centralised system to select judicial officers:

Motor Vehicles Bill sent to RS panel: Context A bill seeking to bring radical changes in the transport sector by amending the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, would be sent to a Select Committee of the Rajya Sabha. Introduction: In the meeting of the leaders of all parties of the Rajya Sabha, chaired by Deputy Chairman… Continue reading Motor Vehicles Bill sent to RS panel:

Cattle trade ban rules were not placed before Parliament:  Context: The rules banning cattle slaughter were never placed before Parliament, which the government should have done before implementing them. Explanation: Section 38A of the Prevention of Cruelty Act of 1960 says that any rule made by the Centre under it ought to be laid before… Continue reading Cattle trade ban rules were not placed before Parliament: 

Punishing the victims: Context: The steady dilute of the anti-dowry law will endanger countless women who are in genuine distress. Explanation: The first attempt to dilute Section 498A came from a 2014 judgment of the Supreme Court which mandated a nine-point checklist before any arrests could be made under Section 498A. Then followed the latest… Continue reading Punishing the victims:

Jaguar jets still flying without autopilot: CAG: Context: One of the frontline fighters of the Indian Air Force, the Jaguars, is still flying without autopilots, an essential flying aid, the Comptroller and Auditor-General has said. Background: In a report presented in Parliament on July 28, the CAG said that the flying aid capability envisaged by… Continue reading Jaguar jets still flying without autopilot: CAG: