Rights groups urge India to honour duty to Rohingyas: Days after the United Nations expressed concern over the government’s plans to deport about 40,000 Rohingya immigrants from Myanmar, international human rights agencies Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch called upon India to “abide by international legal obligations” and not force them to return, which they… Continue reading Rights groups urge India to honour duty to Rohingyas:
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‘Pangong scuffle a routine affair’:
‘Pangong scuffle a routine affair’: Context A local flag meeting between military commanders of India and China in Eastern Ladakh on Wednesday has agreed to maintain peace in the area. Brief meeting The meeting came in the wake of incidents of scuffle and stone-throwing between the two sides at Pangong lake on Tuesday. Both sides… Continue reading ‘Pangong scuffle a routine affair’:
Monumental legislation:
Monumental legislation: Context: The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017, which is pending in the Lok Sabha, attempts to address the issues confronting construction for public works due to proposed plans running through ‘prohibited’ area (100m around a protected monument or area). The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act… Continue reading Monumental legislation:
India invites Italy for defence production
India invites Italy for defence production News: On the first visit of Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte tenure, India invited Italy to participate in the defence sector under the “Make in India” scheme. Important Facts: Highlights of Joint Statement: A mutual agreement to counter terrorist financing and state sponsors of terrorism. A clear reference to… Continue reading India invites Italy for defence production
India among nations that face grave danger to soil biodiversity: WWF
India among nations that face grave danger to soil biodiversity: WWF News: World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) released its Living Planet Report 2018 titled “ A warning sign from our planet: Nature needs life support” Important Facts: The Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas was also prepared by the WWF along with the report. Key Findings… Continue reading India among nations that face grave danger to soil biodiversity: WWF
‘Birthright citizenship has to end’
‘Birthright citizenship has to end’ News: USA President Trump plans to sign an executive order that would remove the right to citizenship for babies of non-citizens and unauthorized immigrants born on U.S. soil. Important Facts: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security put the number of foreigners without legal status in the U.S. at a little… Continue reading ‘Birthright citizenship has to end’
Statehood sought for Assam’s Barak Valley
Statehood sought for Assam’s Barak Valley News: As the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is being updated to detect the illegal immigrants, some student organisations in southern Assam’s Barak Valley are advocating for separate statehood for the valley. Important Facts: About Barak Valley: Barak Valley is comprised of three districts namely Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj… Continue reading Statehood sought for Assam’s Barak Valley
Universities and patents
Universities and patents News: The article discusses about the patent regime in India and creating entrepreneurial ecosystem in Universities in India. Important Facts: Recent issue: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all universities in India to set up Intellectual Property (IP) Centres, in its biggest push to create entrepreneurial universities. How Patents benefit universities:… Continue reading Universities and patents
The unifier of modern India
The unifier of modern India News: The Statue of Unity has been inaugurated in Surat in commemoration to the “Iron Man of India” Sardar Vallabhai Patel on his 143rd birth anniversary. Important Facts: Sardar Patel served as the first home minister of independent India. He is credited with integrating the more than 500 disparate princely… Continue reading The unifier of modern India
Getting charged up
Getting charged up Context: Union Minister of State with Independent Charge for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines, recently announced that only electric vehicles (EVs) will be sold in India from 2030. Introduction: The current National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) has set a sales target of only 5-7 million EVs and hybrid… Continue reading Getting charged up
