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ISRO to launch new imaging satellite HysIS on Thursday News: ISRO’s workhorse rocket PSLV-C43 will carry India’s earth observation satellite HysIS and 30 co-passenger satellites, including 23 from the US, from Sriharikota on November 29. Important Facts: About the launch: HysIS, the country’s first hyperspectral imaging satellite for advanced Earth observation will be launched from… Continue reading ISRO to launch new imaging satellite HysIS on Thursday

Ukraine declares martial law News: Ukraine’s Parliament decided to impose martial law after Russian forces seized three Ukrainian ships and their crew in the Black Sea which could lead to a flare up in hostilities in eastern Ukraine. Important Facts: Background: ​Russia has forcibly annexed Ukraine’s Crimea Peninsula in 2014, claiming its ethnic Russian majority… Continue reading Ukraine declares martial law

Magnificent Mary: on making history at World Boxing Championships News: Indian legendary boxer MC Mary Kom recently clinched her record-equalling sixth World Boxing Championship gold in New Delhi. Important Facts: Mary Kom defeated Hanna Okhota of Ukraine 5-0 via unanimous decision in the 48kg category to win her sixth gold. Mary Kom’s other titles at… Continue reading Magnificent Mary: on making history at World Boxing Championships

RBI eases ECB hedging norms for companies News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased hedging norms for companies that raise funds through external commercial borrowings (ECBs). Important Facts: According to a notification issued by the central bank, the mandatory hedge coverage has been reduced from 100% to 70% under Track I of the… Continue reading RBI eases ECB hedging norms for companies

SC seeks govt reply on petition challenging amendments to Prevention of Corruption Act News: The Supreme Court issued a notice to the central government on a petition, filed by the Centre for Public Interest, against amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act. Important Facts: Background: The Centre has notified amendments to the PC Act earlier… Continue reading SC seeks govt reply on petition challenging amendments to Prevention of Corruption Act

PIL urges Minimum Wages Act for domestic workers News: Common Cause, along with the National Platform For Domestic Workers (NPDW) and Aruna Roy, has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court (SC) pleading for directions by the Court to ensure fair and humane working conditions for domestic workers. Important Facts: The petition has pleaded… Continue reading PIL urges Minimum Wages Act for domestic workers

Kartarpur corridor can build bridges: Venkaiah    News: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu laid the foundation stone of Kartarpur corridor in Gurdaspur, a four-lane “human corridor” supposed to be completed by November 23, 2019, in time for Sikh founding Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary. Important Facts: The vice president called for a stronger focus on the… Continue reading Kartarpur corridor can build bridges: Venkaiah   

HIV infected children likely to suffer cognitive impairment: study News A new study reveals Children infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have to endure a significant adverse impact on their neurodevelopment and cognitive functioning Important facts The study is carried out by a team of doctors at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram, King… Continue reading HIV infected children likely to suffer cognitive impairment: study

RIMES terms Titli cyclone ‘rarest of rare’ News The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) for Africa and Asia has termed ‘Titli’, the severe cyclonic storm that devastated Odisha in October, as ‘rarest cyclone’. Important Facts: In 200 years of history of cyclone tracks, no synthetic track projection captures the Titli type of cyclones.… Continue reading RIMES terms Titli cyclone ‘rarest of rare’

Ten years after the Mumbai attack Article: MK Naraynan, Former national security advisor talks about 26/11Mumbai terror attacks and steps taken by India to control future attacks of such nature Important Analysis MK Narayan observes that 26/11 Mumbai terror is comparable to September 11, terror attacks in the US but it cannot be compared with… Continue reading Ten years after the Mumbai attack