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No need for uniform civil code now, says law panel News: Law commission is not in favor of Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Important Facts: 2. Commission said UCC is neither necessary nor desirable at this stage. 3. According to recent report It has sought to strike right balance between the secularism and the plurality prevailing… Continue reading No need for uniform civil code now, says law panel

UN begins talks on treaty to protect imperilled high seas News: United Nation to bring regulations on High Seas. Important Facts: 2. High Seas and international marine zone cover about 46 % of the planet and lack adequate environmental protection. 3. The main goal is to protect marine biodiversity and pillaging (Marine Violence). 4. All… Continue reading UN begins talks on treaty to protect imperilled high seas

Risks remain News: India economy grew at 8.2 % in Apr-June, but risk remains. Important News: 2. India economy grew at 8.2 %, fastest pace in 9 quarters. 3. Growth was seen due to strong performance in manufacturing sector. 4. Some Industry wise growth data. Manufacturing grew at 13.5 % after shrinking 1.8 % in… Continue reading Risks remain

For a shift in gear News: Feroze Varun Gandhi, an MP has talked about the challenges associated with management of Natural Disaster in India. Important Analysis: 2. Coastal plain of Kerala between Western Ghats and Arabian Sea is vulnerable to several natural hazard. 3. Landslide, Flooding, Coastal Erosion being the most common incidents. 4. Author… Continue reading For a shift in gear

U.S. to cancel $300 mn aid to Pak. News: U.S Military to cancel $300 Million aid to Pakistan. Important News: 2. U.S has blamed Pakistan for not supporting U.S strategy in cracking down militancy operation in South Asia. 3. U.S wanted Pakistan to target all terrorist group indiscriminately. But instead it seems, ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence)… Continue reading U.S. to cancel $300 mn aid to Pak.

Venkaiah seeks code for politicians News: Indian Vice President calling for Code for Politicians. Important Facts: 2. Recently, a book named “Moving on, Moving Forward: A Year in Office” written by Indian Vice President has been released. 3. He has emphasized to have Code of Conduct for Politicians in upper and lower house of the… Continue reading Venkaiah seeks code for politicians

Making peace with Naya Pakistan Article: M.K. Narayana, a former Indian NSA has analyzed India’s approach towards New Pakistan. Important Analysis: 2. Newly elected government in Pakistan has promised to bring about improvement in India and Pakistan relationship. 3. However according to Author, India need to be little careful before taking concrete steps because: India… Continue reading Making peace with Naya Pakistan

U.S., India may not sign security pact at 2+2 meet News: India and U.S to make important announcement on Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) Important Facts: 2. The COMCASA will facilitate exchange of secure communications between the two militaries and allow the sale of encrypted communication systems to India. 3. Both the countries said,… Continue reading U.S., India may not sign security pact at 2+2 meet

Reserve Bank tightens ombudsman scheme News: RBI has taken steps to strengthen the grievance redressal mechanism for customers. Important Facts: 2. Reserve Bank of India has tightened the Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2018. 3. Under the scheme the following recommendation were made with respect to customer: Commercial banks having 10 or more banking outlets to have… Continue reading Reserve Bank tightens ombudsman scheme

The bedaquiline boost News: WHO to replace all injectable with oral drugs “Bedaquiline” to treat MDR-TB patients. Important Facts: 2. WHO has recommended to change in method to treat MDR-TB patient by replacing all injectable with oral Bedaquiline. 3. MDR-TB is resistant to at least two of the first-line drugs. 4. Why treating MDR-TB using… Continue reading The bedaquiline boost