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India calls UN report on human rights abuse in Kashmir ‘fallacious’ News UN released its first human right report on Kashmir, India calls it fallacious. Important facts 2. About report The report focused on the human rights situation in the State between January 2016 and April 2018 during which violence escalated. The report covers the… Continue reading India calls UN report on human rights abuse in Kashmir ‘fallacious’

Cess collected for construction workers too low for their welfare News: According to the National Campaign Committee for Central Legislation on Construction Labour (NCC-CL), the cess collected from construction companies is extremely low. Important facts: 2. According to the Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Cess Act, 1996, a 1% cess has to be levied… Continue reading Cess collected for construction workers too low for their welfare

New Asian constellation News: Atul Aneja, the China correspondent of the Hindu has analysed the recent SCO summit held in Qingdao, china. Important facts: 2. India and Pakistan have recently joined Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as full term members. 3. The SCO was formed in 2001. 4. The SCO was formed as intent of calming… Continue reading New Asian constellation

When Shimla queued up for water News: Shimla was recently in news for acute water shortage due to drying up of  Nauti-Khad stream. Important facts: Potable water for Shimla town is mainly supplied from the sources at Gumma, Giri, Churat, Chair and Ashwani Khad. Of these, Gumma and Giri are the most reliable sources, contributing… Continue reading When Shimla queued up for water

Mammals opting more for nightlife News: A Study conducted by the University of California,  find that mammals are trying to reduce human contact during the day. Important Facts: 2. The researchers compiled the data from 76 research studies of 62 mammal’s species. 3. The purpose of the study was to see whether increasing nocturnal activity… Continue reading Mammals opting more for nightlife

High UIDAI charges leave banks stressed News: Bank has raised the concern over the high license fee by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) for Aadhaar authentication services center. Important News: The Bank pointed out that high charges for enabling Aadhaar customer service is affecting smaller banks and small finance banks. Banks have to… Continue reading High UIDAI charges leave banks stressed

Pollution curbs monsoon’s cleansing News: The study published in the Science Magazine founds that increased pollution particularly from coal burning have potentially weaken ability of monsoon. Important Facts: The monsoon plays a critical role in flushing out pollutants over the Asia region. Researcher of the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry from Germany performed atmospheric chemistry… Continue reading Pollution curbs monsoon’s cleansing

Centre allows pulses import despite overflowing godowns News: The government allows pulses import despite surplus stocks. Important facts: The centre has allocated quotas for import of pulses and enforcing additional imports agreements with Mozambique. The allocations of quotas were made at the Directorate-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) meeting. Agriculture Commissioner predicts domestic pulses production of… Continue reading Centre allows pulses import despite overflowing godowns

Trade deficit widens to $14.62 billion News: India’s trade merchandise trade deficit widened Important facts: Trade deficit widened to $14.62 billion in May 2018. The shortfall was $13.72 billion in April 2018 and $13.84 billion in May 2017. Reasons: 50% increase in global Brent price Exports in May grow faster on the back of engineering… Continue reading Trade deficit widens to $14.62 billion

Sweet nothing Article The Cabinet committee on Economic Affairs approved a Rs 7,000 package for the sugar sector recently. Important Analysis 2.Sugar mills dues to farmers stand Rs 22,000 crore. 4.Steps taken by the government: Recently, the centre proposed a special cess under the GST to help alleviate distress among sugarcane farmers. Assured minimum pricing… Continue reading Sweet nothing