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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
