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Plan for central pool of documentary proof News: A proposal for creating a centralised pool of documentary evidence has been pending consideration with the government Important Facts: Documentary proof gathered by the respective agencies would be stored at a single place Its certified copies would be made available for the purposes of investigations and use… Continue reading Plan for central pool of documentary proof

‘Alternative cereals can save water’ News: According to a recent study, a shift from rice and wheat cultivation to cultivation ‘alternative cereals,’ such as maize, sorghum, and millet, could reduce the demand for irrigation water in India by 33%. Important Facts: The study was conducted by researchers from US based Earth Institute, Columbia University and… Continue reading ‘Alternative cereals can save water’

Govt. deploys 800 IAS officers for village outreach News: Recently, the government has deployed 800 IAS officers in 115 ‘aspirational districts’ to implement flagship government schemes Important Facts: 800 Deputy Secretaries, Under-Secretaries and Director level officers from various Ministries have been sent to 115 districts to implement various government schemes under the Extended Gram Swaraj… Continue reading Govt. deploys 800 IAS officers for village outreach

Judge defends verdict on SC/ST Act News: Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, who retired as Supreme Court judge recently, has defended the 20th March verdict on SC/ST Act Important facts: In 20th March verdict the Supreme Court had expressed concerns over the misuse of the SC/ST Act. The Court upheld that there should not be any… Continue reading Judge defends verdict on SC/ST Act

Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years in jail for corruption News: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawz Sharif has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) court Important facts: Sharif’s daughter Maryam and son-in-law have also been convicted. They have been sentenced to seven years and one year… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years in jail for corruption

No one wins News: The U.S.-China ongoing trade war Important facts: 2. Both U.S. and China, implemented a tariff of Rs 25% on imports worth $34 billion. 3. Present trade war has the potential to cause some significant damage to the world economy. 4. In the beginning of this year, the U. S. President Donal… Continue reading No one wins

Get to know currency derivatives News: Currency derivatives , considered to be one of the best options to manage any risk against foreign currency exchange rate volatility, Important facts: 2. Currency derivatives: Currency derivatives are exchange-based futures and options contracts that allow one to hedge against currency movements. One can use a currency future contract… Continue reading Get to know currency derivatives

Govt. taps RBI to track all transactions News: The Centre is planning to set up an information technology (IT)-based mechanism to keep a tab on all non-cash, financial transactions in the country. Important facts: 2. The move aimed at the crackdown on black money and following the money trail flowing in and out of thousands… Continue reading Govt. taps RBI to track all transactions

Centre plans stronger defences for key data News: The Home Ministry is upgrading policy to secure government date and control access to it. Important facts: 2. Home Minister Rajnath Singh, recently presided over a meeting to review the evolving cyberthreats, directed that the National Information Security Policy and Guidelines (NISPG) be upgraded and updated for… Continue reading Centre plans stronger defences for key data

Six bids to supply 110 fighters for IAF News: Six global aircraft manufacturers have responded to a Request for Information (RFI) from the Indian Air Force to supply 110 fighter aircraft. Important facts: 2. The deadline for the RFI was July 6. 3. All six manufacturers have earlier bid for the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft… Continue reading Six bids to supply 110 fighters for IAF