Category: Must Read News Articles

Archives GS 2 Balance of power, in the balance Any attempt by the Centre to override the RBI Governor using the RBI Act would be ill-advised India steps up agro-diplomacy with China New Delhi feels that Beijing will focus on food security by diversifying imports in view of trade war GS 3 Govt. directions to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 19th, 2018

Archives GS 2 Solih promises to reset ties At their meeting, the two leaders agreed on the importance of maintaining peace and security in the Indian Ocean and being “mindful of each other’s concerns and aspirations for the stability of the region”. GS 3 Ganga waterway project cleared after overruling expert panel Environment Ministry and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 18th, 2018

Archives GS 2 A.P., West Bengal withdraw ‘general consent’ for CBI investigations Andhra Pradesh on Friday withdrew the “general consent” granted to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), effectively curtailing the agency’s powers in the State without prior permission. Maternity leave: govt. for incentive scheme In a bid to encourage employers, especially in the private… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 17th, 2018

Archives GS 2 SC pulls up States for not recruiting judges The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up various State governments and the administrative side of the High Courts for delay in filling vacancies in subordinate judicial services. Searching for an elusive peace India must remain engaged with the multiple processes underway on Afghan reconciliation… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 16th, 2018

Archives GS 2 A question of writ The Sabarimala and Asia Bibi cases put the spotlight on how institutions adhere to constitutional principles GS 3 GSAT-29 has a perfect launch Amid concerns over Cyclone Gaja spoiling the launch of the country’s heaviest satellite to be carried on board an indigenous rocket from Indian soil, the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 15th, 2018

Archives GS 2 SC refuses to stay Sabarimala ruling The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear in open court review petitions against its majority judgment which lifted a ban on women aged between 10 and 50 years from undertaking the pilgrimage to the Sabarimala temple in Kerala. The review petitions will be heard by… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 14th, 2018

Archives GS 2 Rafale deal not done in a hurry: Centre The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the procurement of the 36 Rafale jets well over a year after the Indo-French Joint Statement to acquire the aircraft “as quickly as possible” was issued, said a government note in the Supreme Court on the Rafale… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 13th, 2018

Archives GS 2 India, Singapore begin sea drills Seven ships from the Indian Navy and five ships from the Singapore Navy along with an Archer class submarine and a Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle will take part in the exercise. GS 3 Cyclone clouds ISRO’s GSAT-29 launch plan ISRO is readying itself to put communication satellite… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 12th, 2018

Archives GS 2 What is the Sri Lanka political crisis all about? Sri Lanka has been facing a political crisis for a fortnight now, with Mr. Sirisena abruptly sacking his Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and replacing him with Mr. Rajapaksa, a former President, apparently defying the Constitution or more specifically, its 19th Amendment — a… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 11th, 2018

Archives GS 2 India appreciates sanctions waiver The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday expressed appreciation for the United States’ waiver on India-Iran energy trade and the Chabahar Port project. Not in direct talks with Taliban: MEA Facing a barrage of questions on its sudden shift in policy on attending talks with the Taliban,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 10th, 2018