Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About P-8I patrol aircraft:4 Orders and Deliveries of P-8I patrol aircraft: What is the News? The US State Department has approved the proposal for the sale of six P-8I patrol aircraft and related equipment to India. According to the estimations, the deal have cost India around $2.42 billion. About… Continue reading U.S. Clears Sale of “P-8I Patrol Aircraft” to India
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Cannot Stop Media Reports on Court Observations – Supreme Court
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What was the case?4 What did the court say?5 On Media Reporting: What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the media cannot be stopped from reporting the oral observations made by the judges during a case. What was the case? A petition was filed by the… Continue reading Cannot Stop Media Reports on Court Observations – Supreme Court
India’s Oil Imports From OPEC Down To 20-Year Low
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 India’s Oil Imports:4 Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC): What is the News? The share of India’s oil imports from OPEC countries dropped to its lowest in at least 20 years in the fiscal year ending March 2021. India’s Oil Imports: India’s overall oil imports fell by nearly 12%… Continue reading India’s Oil Imports From OPEC Down To 20-Year Low
US forces in Afghanistan Starts their Final Phase of Withdrawal
Synopsis: The US President has formally started the final phase of withdrawal of US forces in Afghanistan. The President has also set September 11 as the deadline for withdrawal. Why are US forces in Afghanistan? On 11 September 2001, attacks in the United States killed nearly 3,000 people. Osama bin Laden, the head of al-Qaeda… Continue reading US forces in Afghanistan Starts their Final Phase of Withdrawal
Natural Gas Can be India’s Alternative Road to Clean Energy
Synopsis: India should not solely focus on the end goal of decarbonisation. First it must try to ‘green’ its fossil fuel energy bag by increasing the share of natural gas. Introduction Policymakers, climate diplomats, academicians, corporates, and NGOs are currently focussed on the concept of net-zero carbon emissions. Also, they are looking for the suitable… Continue reading Natural Gas Can be India’s Alternative Road to Clean Energy
CBSE’s New Assessment System for Class 10 Students
Synopsis: CBSE has canceled the board examinations for 10th class students. CBSE’s new assessment system will be the new system based on objective criteria to assess their academic performance. Contents1 How marks are awarded for students as per CBSE’s new assessment system?2 How are these irregularities bridged by the assessment process?3 How to ensure objectivity… Continue reading CBSE’s New Assessment System for Class 10 Students
Guidelines of National Building Code to Ensure Fire Safety in Public buildings
Synopsis: Effective regulations to manage fire risks in public buildings like Guidelines of National Building Code are available. However, lack of enforcement by states has led to fire disasters in India. Contents1 Background:2 What are the legal provisions available to ensure fire safety compliance in public buildings?3 Has there been adequate implementation of National Building… Continue reading Guidelines of National Building Code to Ensure Fire Safety in Public buildings
New SEBI circular for “fund manager compensation”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Circular:4 Why this move? What is the News? Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has issued a new circular on regulating fund manager and key personnel compensation. About the Circular: The circular says that a minimum of 20% of the salary of mutual fund managers and other… Continue reading New SEBI circular for “fund manager compensation”
“Foreign Aid to India” – Centre faces Questions Over its Use
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Foreign Aid to India:4 Process:5 What is the issue? What is the News? The Indian Government is at present accepting gifts, donations, and aid from foreign nations. This is because, India is facing a massive shortage of oxygen, drugs and related equipment amid a surge in Covid cases. Foreign… Continue reading “Foreign Aid to India” – Centre faces Questions Over its Use
“Operation Samudra Setu-II” launched by Indian Navy
Contents1 2 What is the News? 3 About Operation Samudra Setu-II:4 Operation Samudra Setu: What is the News? The Indian Navy has launched Operation Samudra Setu-II. About Operation Samudra Setu-II: Firstly, the Indian Navy launched this operation with the aim to bring oxygen-filled cryogenic containers to India from abroad. This is because the country is facing… Continue reading “Operation Samudra Setu-II” launched by Indian Navy
