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Indonesia wins UNSC vote UNSC non-permanent member News: The UN Security Council has selected Indonesia as a non-permanent member. Important Facts: The Maldives and Indonesia had contested for the seat in the UN Security Council. Indonesia secured 144 votes whereas Maldives won 46 out of total 190 votes. Indonesia has been elected as a non-permanent… Continue reading Indonesia wins UNSC vote

U.S. wants India out of S-400 deal US-India-Russia, S-400 News: The state department of U.S. has warned India against the violation of Countering America’s Adversaries through Sanction Act or CAATSA. Important Facts: About Countering America’s Adversaries through Sanction Act or CAATSA. Countering America’s Adversaries through Sanction Act was enacted in August 2017. The Act empowers… Continue reading U.S. wants India out of S-400 deal

Questions of promotion Article: Faizan Mustafa, VC of NALSAR University analyses Supreme Court’s recent verdict on reservation in promotions Important Analysis: The Supreme Court has given an interim order permitting the Centre to provide reservation inpromotionfor SC/ST employee “as per law” However, the reservations in promotions can be challenged on the basis of conditions laid down by… Continue reading Questions of promotion

Modi likely to take the spirit of Wuhan to Qingdao SCO, India-China, world order News: India will be participating in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit scheduled in Qingdao as a permanent member for the first time Important Facts: The full members of SCO include China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, India and Pakistan. India… Continue reading Modi likely to take the spirit of Wuhan to Qingdao

Challenges may dampen glee over Deocha Pachami News: The West Bengal government has got the permission to mine Deocha Pachami coal block in Birbhum district. Important Facts: Deocha Pachami is among the biggest coal mines in the world with a reserve of more than 2 billion tonnes. The project is expected to generate one lakh… Continue reading Challenges may dampen glee over Deocha Pachami

Open data, open government Article: Rana Kapoor, MD and CEO of Yes Bank, highlights the importance of Open Data Important Analysis Open government data means publishing data collected by government in its entirety Importance of Open government data: Helps to ensure the transparency in policy making. This would enable good governance. Helps in enhancing the… Continue reading Open data, open government

Comprehensive screening for newborns in Kerala soon News: Kerala is set to introduce Comprehensive Newborn Screening (CNS) programme Important Facts: Present Initiatives: Newborns are screened in public sector facilities for inherent metabolic disorders (blood test) and hearing deficit (OAE- Oto Acoustic Emissions test). Hridyam programme introduced- The programme aims at early detection and management of… Continue reading Comprehensive screening for newborns in Kerala soon

Insolvency Code: What’s new? News: Recently, the President of India approved the promulgation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy code (Amendment) Ordinance 2018 Important Facts: Recent Changes: Inclusion of home-buyers in the category of financial creditors Homebuyers (either as an individual or group) can initiate insolvency proceedings against errant builders Homebuyers shall have the right to… Continue reading Insolvency Code: What’s new?

Draw the line for Speakers and Governors Article: 1- Kapil Sibal, Rajya Sabha MP, analyse the misuse of powers by the governors and speakers. Important Analysis 2- Issues raised by him for Governor: Misuse of discretionary power by governor Recent examples: Karnataka, Goa, Manipur and Meghalaya are examples of political venality initiated by Governors’ actions. Governors… Continue reading Draw the line for Speakers and Governors

Government opens doors to lateral entry News: The Department of personnel and training has announced “lateral recruitment” to senior positions in Government of India. Important News: The government has invited individual with outstanding quality from Private Sector Companies, Consultancy Organizations, and International/Multinational Organizations to join the government at the joint secretary level at the Centre.… Continue reading Government opens doors to lateral entry