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
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 16, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Macron, Ardern host Paris summit against online extremism French President and New Zealand’s Prime Minister has launched a new initiative called “Christchurch Call”. This initiative is aimed at curbing extremism online. India has also signed this initiative. This initiative comes in the backdrop of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 16, 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
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 15, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here India to co-chair Consultative Group (CG) of Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) India has been selected as co-chair of the Consultative Group (CG) of Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery(GFDRR) for the fiscal year 2020.This is the first time that… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 15, 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
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 14, 2019
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
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
