Archives GS-2 No move for nationwide NRC exercise: Centre The ruling party’s election promise to implement the National Register of Citizens across the country, if voted back to power for a second term, contradicts the Centre’s stand in the Supreme Court and Parliament. Govt. issues order on 10% quota for EWS The Karnataka state government… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 18th, 2019
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Must Read News Articles – May 17th, 2019
Archives GS-2 U.S. President announces new points-based green card system U.S. President has announced a proposal that will include significant changes to the way green cards are allocated, by dramatically reducing the number of family-based green cards and moving towards a points-based (“merit-based”) system that will reward, among other factors, education, skills and English language… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 17th, 2019
Must Read News Articles – May 16th, 2019
Archives GS-2 Global Drug Survey: Indians lead world in seeking help to reduce drugs intake A global survey of recreational drug-use, which for the first time polled respondents from India, has found that Indians — more than from other nationalities — are seeking help to reduce their alcohol intake. Pest-struck Mizoram farmers hit by lack… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 16th, 2019
Must Read News Articles – May 15th, 2019
Archives GS-2 U.S. curbs: India to decide on Iran crude imports after polls Indian External Affairs Minister told her Iranian counterpart that India will take a call on the purchase of Iranian energy after the general elections WTO: India moots ‘unbiased’ assessment of trade policies India is trying to rally the support of other developing… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 15th, 2019
Must Read News Articles – May 14th, 2019
Archives GS-2 China hits back, imposes tariff hike on U.S. goods worth $60 bn China has said that it will raise tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. goods from June 1, in retaliation to the latest round of U.S. tariff hikes and Washington’s plans to target almost all Chinese imports. Home Ministry cancels Infosys… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 14th, 2019
Must Read News Articles – May 13th, 2019
Archives GS-1 Thrissur ‘Pooram’ festivities begin with Raman’s entry The Thrissur ‘Pooram’ festival has begun. GS-2 Post-Fani, Naveen demands special category status Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has demanded special category status from the Centre for his disaster-prone State, saying it faces natural calamities almost every year. Vedanta gets initial clearance for 274 hydrocarbon wells… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 13th, 2019
Must Read News Articles – May 12th, 2019
Archives GS-2 Pulwama reference cut for UN listing of Azhar Britain’s most senior diplomat Simon McDonald has said that China had agreed to the listing of the JeM chief after all references to terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Pulwama strike, were dropped. India, Australia to adopt classified communications: official A senior Australian… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 12th, 2019
Must Read News Articles – May 11th, 2019
Archives GS-2 Karnataka law on SC/ST promotion quota upheld The Supreme Court has upheld the validity of a new Karnataka law, granting reservation in promotion to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) employees. Supreme Court extends Ayodhya mediation till Aug. 15 A five-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi has given… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 11th, 2019
Must Read News Articles – May 10th, 2019
Archives GS-2 Supreme Court pushes for ‘full’ strength of 31 The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, recommended the names of two judges to the court and rejected the government’s disapproval of the elevation of two others. SC to hear Ayodhya title appeals today A five-judge Bench led by Chief… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 10th, 2019
Must Read News Articles – May 9th, 2019
Archives GS-1 ASI identifies rare Indian artefacts seized from smuggler During a team’s recent visit to the United States,Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has identified different antiquities and artefacts that were smuggled from India GS-2 Stick to July 31 deadline for final NRC, says SC The Supreme Court has asked Assam National Register of Citizens… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 9th, 2019
