GS-2 CTBTO invites India to be an observer at meetings Recently, Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation(CTBTO) has offered India an observer status and access to state-of-art International Monitoring System(IMS) data. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) is a multilateral treaty that bans all nuclear explosions for both civilian and military purposes in all environments. It was adopted by… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 14, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 13, 2019
GS-2 QR code option may be must for shops The Central government is looking to mandate a QR code-based payment option using Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at all shops. This measure is intended to promote digital payments as the preferred option. The details are being worked by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). QR… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 13, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 11, 2019
GS-2 Supreme Court extends Ayodhya mediation till Aug. 15 Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has extended the time given to the Ayodhya mediation panel to complete the process till August 15. The committee had filed an interim report dated May 7 with the Constitution Bench. The Ayodhya case pertains to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 11, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 10, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Supreme Court to hear Ayodhya title appeals on May 10 On 10th May, the Supreme Court will hear the Ayodhya title dispute appeals as the court-appointed mediation committee has sent its interim report. The Ayodhya case pertains to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute. The… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 10, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 9, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Stick to deadline on finalisation of Assam NRC: Supreme Court The Supreme Court has said that it will not extend the July 31 deadline for finalisation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam. Further, the apex court has directed Assam NRC Co-ordinator… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 9, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 8, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Purple frog, believed to have coexisted with dinosaurs, set to be crowned Kerala’s state amphibian According to researchers, Purple frog could soon be designated as Kerala’s state amphibian. This title would help in saving the species which is fast disappearing from its habitat in… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 8, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 7, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Scientists carry out genetic study on people of Lakshadweep Islands Genetic studies done on the people of the Lakshadweep Island have revealed that a majority of human ancestry in Lakshadweep is largely derived from South Asia with minor influences from East and West Eurasia.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 7, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 6, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here U.S. to hike tariffs on $200 bn of Chinese goods United States has announced that it would raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods to 25% because trade talks are moving too slowly. The United States and China are currently discussing a trade… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 6, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 4, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here India extends retaliatory tariff deadline on US products Indian government has extended its deadline to impose retaliatory import duties on 29 US products till May 16, 2019. These deadlines were extended several times since June 2018 when India decided to impose these duties in… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 4, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 3, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Manufacturing PMI dips to 51.8 in April According to Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data, manufacturing activity has slowed down to 51.8 in April which is lower than 52.6 in March, 2019. The prime reason for the slow growth was disruptions arising… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 3, 2019
