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View: India’s Kartarpur headache News: Article discuss about the controversy surrounding the Kartarpur corridor. Important Analysis Background of Kartarpur Corridor: Guru Nanak, who founded Sikhism, used to live in this area. He died in 1539 and a shrine was built in his memory. This shrine is their holiest site, and visiting it is considered a… Continue reading View: India’s Kartarpur headache

India, Russia discuss measures to boost joint production in defence News: India and Russia agreed to extend bilateral cooperation on defence joint-venture (JV) manufacturing projects at meeting of the India-Russia Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-MTC). Important Facts: Both the countries in IRIGC-MTC meeting discussed a wide range of issues relating to defence equipment,… Continue reading India, Russia discuss measures to boost joint production in defence

Is it time to abolish the death penalty News: The Supreme Court Thursday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction on the immediate execution of four death row convicts in the December 16 gang rape and murder case. Important Analysis: The Supreme Court in 2018 had upheld its verdict of awarding the death penalty… Continue reading Is it time to abolish the death penalty

Where is India’s current account deficit headed News: India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to a four-year high of 2.9% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the July-September period, up from 2.4% in April-June this year. Facts: Current Account Deficit Current account measures the flow of goods, services and investments into and out of the… Continue reading Where is India’s current account deficit headed

Indian Navy inducted Deep Sea Submarine Rescue System. News: Deep Sea Submarine Rescue System Inducted into the Indian Navy at Mumbai Facts: The Indian Navy’s Deep Sea Submarine Rescue System considered to be the most advanced system currently in operation globally, is capable of undertaking rescue from a disabled Submarine up to 650 m depth… Continue reading Indian Navy inducted Deep Sea Submarine Rescue System.

Govt introduces Dam Safety Bill News: Union Minister of State for Water Resources introduces The Dam Safety Bill, 2018 Facts: The Dam Safety Bill, 2018 aims to provide robust legal and institutional framework under Central & State Governments for safety of dams. The Bill envisages prevention and mitigation of dam failure related disasters through proper… Continue reading Govt introduces Dam Safety Bill

Immunisation plan set to be expanded News: India plans to integrate the learnings from Intensified Mission Indradhanush with its universal immunization programme. Facts: About Mission Indradhanush Launched in 2014, aims to increase full immunization coverage to cover children up to 2 years and pregnant women by December 2018. 7 preventable diseases: diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus,… Continue reading Immunisation plan set to be expanded

Temple waste recycle project from India receives UN honor News: Temple waste recycle project from India receives UN climate action award Facts: An Indian private project, HelpUsGreen receives UN climate action award for collection of flowers from temples and mosques across and recycles them to produce natural incense, organic fertilizers and biodegradable packaging material. It… Continue reading Temple waste recycle project from India receives UN honor

US Adds Pakistan to Blacklist For Religious Freedom Violations News: US adds Pakistan, China to its blacklist for religious freedom violations Facts: US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recommended that Pakistan be designated as a “country of concern” because of its alleged serious violations of religious freedom. US, in Nov 2018 has designated Burma… Continue reading US Adds Pakistan to Blacklist For Religious Freedom Violations

El Nino may weaken beyond February 2019, but caution advised News: According to an advisory released by UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES), the concurrent 2018 El Nino in the Equatorial Pacific is forecast to weaken beyond… Continue reading El Nino may weaken beyond February 2019, but caution advised