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Japan to test mini ‘space elevator’ News: Japan to test mini space elevator, the world’s first experiment to test travel between two mini-satellites in space. Important facts 2. The idea was first proposed in 1895 by Russian scientist Konstantin Tsiolkovsky after he saw the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and revisited nearly a century later in… Continue reading Japan to test mini ‘space elevator’

Breakthrough achieved in RCEP talks, claims India News: Recently in 6th RCEP Ministerial meeting India achieved a greater success under Package of Substantial Deliverables. Important Facts: 2. 6thRCEP Ministerial meeting was held in Singapore on 30 and 31st August, 2018. 3. Major concerns of India for proceeding RCEP talks: India has certain reservations, as RCEP… Continue reading Breakthrough achieved in RCEP talks, claims India

2+2 to address U.S. issues on Iran, Russia News: India and U.S. to hold inaugural 2+2 dialogue on September 6. Important facts: 2. Background: The twice delayed dialogue was earlier scheduled on July 6, but was postponed by U.S. citing unavoidable reasons. 3. Importance of 2+2 dialogue: The highest diplomatic and political dialogue between the… Continue reading 2+2 to address U.S. issues on Iran, Russia

Routes to Afghanistan ARTICLE Suhasini Haider, focuses on south Asia policy, in context of upcoming 2+2 Dialogue. Important Analysis 2. PROPOSED APPROACH OF INDIA IN 2+2 TALKS India should clear its approach regarding talks with Taliban India should focus on making upcoming election peaceful and participative India development assistance to Afghanistan should continue in small… Continue reading Routes to Afghanistan

CJI Misra names Gogoi as successor News: CJI Dipak Misra recommended Justice Ranjan Gogoi as his successor to the office. Important Facts: 2. Ranjan Gogoi will be the 46th Chief Justice of India. 3. He will be the first from Assam and north-east to hold this office. 4. Justice Gogoi was one of the four… Continue reading CJI Misra names Gogoi as successor

Google to help EC track political ads News: Election Commission to take strong step to address online Political Advertising with help of Google. Important Facts: 2. Google will soon be helping the Election Commission (EC) keep tabs on online political advertising. 3. The Election Commission is the nodal body for pre-certification of advertisements of a… Continue reading Google to help EC track political ads

34% Indians not active enough: WHO News: World Health Organisation (WHO) latest report on physical inactivity’ has highlighted the increasing disease risk worldwide owing to lack of exercise. Important facts 2. WHO defines the physical activity as the exercise of at least 75 minutes of vigorous activity or 150 minutes of moderately intense activity per… Continue reading 34% Indians not active enough: WHO

SC relief for Maharashtra, Uttarakhand News Supreme Court has lifted the ban on construction activities in Maharashtra and Uttarakhand, after they submitted their Solid Waste Management (SWM) policy. Important facts: 2. Background: More than two-third of the States/UTs had neither complied with the orders of the Court nor with the directions of Environment Ministry. Taking… Continue reading SC relief for Maharashtra, Uttarakhand

City may soon have green fuel even cleaner than CNG News: Delhi will replace the CNG with H-CNG (hydrogen CNG) as a clean alternative fuel with testing to begin in September end. Important Facts: 2. The steps has been taken following the recommendations by the Environment Pollution Prevention and Control Authority (EPCA) to the Supreme… Continue reading City may soon have green fuel even cleaner than CNG

‘Funding crunch is disrupting research’ News- An editorial published is the ‘Proceedings of the Indian National Academy of Sciences’ highlights the issue of poor funding in R&D. Important Facts- 2. Issues: Funding for science has remained static at about 0.7% of the GDP for last 20 years. Untimely release of funds disrupts research work. There… Continue reading ‘Funding crunch is disrupting research’