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SC refuses to give NRC report copy to Centre News: 1. Supreme Court direction on national register of citizen of Assam Supreme Court direction on NRC 2. Court refused the full copy report  of NRC to the central government. 3. Court allowed 10 out of 15 documents for Assam citizen to proof their ancestry under… Continue reading SC refuses to give NRC report copy to Centre

What’s in a name? Article 1. Advisory by ministry of information and communication to media, from refraining to use the term Dalit , have created the controversy . Historical evolution 2.  In earlier time Dalit used to be called as untouchables. 3.  Official term used for Dalit, in British time was depressed class 4.  Mahatma… Continue reading What’s in a name?

All for one, one for all? Article: 1. D.S Hooda, a retired Lieutenant General discussed out the need of Integrated Command. Important Analysis: 2.  Military reforms and need of Theater Command (Joining Army, Navy and Air force) has been in debate for long. 3.   In Author views, without restructuring in higher defence organization, moving… Continue reading All for one, one for all?

Trade talks stuck as U.S. presses gas, aircraft sales to India NEWS 2+2 dialogue and india’s concern Defense issues 2. USA will impose CAATSA (countering American adversaries through sanctions act) if India buys S400 triumph missile system from Russia. India wants waiver for this deal. 3. COMCASA: (Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement) is a foundational… Continue reading Trade talks stuck as U.S. presses gas, aircraft sales to India

EVs, CNG vehicles don’t need permits News: Government has exempted the vehicle running on CNG, ethanol and EVs from road permit. Important Facts: 2. Ministry of Road Transport and Highway said Vehicle running on CNG, ethanol and EVs, will not require road permit. 3. Government plan Provide 100 % exemption on Electric vehicles, Auto-Rickshaws, Buses,… Continue reading EVs, CNG vehicles don’t need permits

Ending TB News: U.N. will conduct the first-ever high-level meeting (HLM) on tuberculosis (TB) on 23rd september 2018, under the theme “United to end tuberculosis: An urgent global response to a global epidemic”. 2. Important facts: World Health Organisation( WHO)’s adopted “End TB Strategy” in 2014 aims to eliminate TB worldwide by 2035. Elimination of… Continue reading Ending TB

‘Industry must lift PSLV output’ News: ISRO conducting biennial Space Expo BSX-2018, to engage Indian industry in space drive production and satellite production. Important Facts: 2. ISRO Plans to launch 59 satellites over the next three years. 3. India has 45 satellites in space right now. 4. Currently ISRO is launching 6 or 7 satellites… Continue reading ‘Industry must lift PSLV output’

For a world free of chemical weapons Article:   1.    Krishnadas Rajgopal, legal correspondant with The Hindu dicusses about the provisions of Chemical Weapons Convention Act,2000.  Important facts: 2. About the Chemical Weapons Convention  The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) is a multilateral treaty that bans chemical weapons and requires their destruction within a specified… Continue reading For a world free of chemical weapons

Pieces of land News: 1. South Africa puts the contentious legislative proposals on land redistribution for debate. Important facts: 2. Background: The natives of the country were dispossessed of their land holdings during colonial period. Land ownership pattern in South Africa remains skewed against the black majority, even 24 years after the end of apartheid.… Continue reading Pieces of land

Odisha House nod for Legislative Council News: 1. A resolution seeking creation of a Legislative Council in Odisha was passed in the State Assembly on Thursday. Important Facts: 2. The proposed Council will have 49 members, which is one-third of the total members of the State Assembly. 3. A committee under the chairmanship of Nrusingha… Continue reading Odisha House nod for Legislative Council