Category: Daily Initiatives
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Must Read News Articles – May 29
The Hindu NATIONAL ISRO set to launch heaviest rocket: GSLV Mk- III can carry up to 8 tonne. Modi in Berlin today, says ‘new chapter’ in ties: PM’s six-day tour to Germany, Spain, Russia and France assumes added significance as all are members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group. Strategic ties with foreign OEMs: Indian firms will be partners…
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Must Read News Articles – May 28
The Hindu NATIONAL India gives $500 mn aid to Mauritius: Countries agree on effective management of threats in the Indian Ocean, ink maritime pact. Indian researchers develop 3D bioprinted cartilage: It is the first time that permanent cartilage similar to natural ones has been developed. eMigrate violates our sovereignty: UAE: The United Arab Emirates, one of the largest…
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Must Read News Articles – May 27
The Hindu NATIONAL New curbs on cattle slaughter: Rules notified to prevent sale of cows and other bovines for slaughter at markets. SC had taken varied positions on cattle issue: For years, the Supreme Court has struggled for consistency in its judicial pronouncements regarding cattle, leaving it ultimately to the Centre and States to devise an appropriate…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 26, 2017
The Hindu NATIONAL [1]. Name bridge after Hazarika’ [2]. Prices of 31 more drugs capped EDITORIAL [1]. Bail or jail [2]. Should agricultural income be taxed? ECONOMY [1]. In-Fight Wi-Fi Net access soon [2]. Centre alters definition of a start-up NATIONAL [1]. Name bridge after Hazarika’ The Hindu Context Ahead of the inauguration of…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 25, 2017
The Hindu NATIONAL [1]. ‘Rich get bail, poor remain in jails’ [2]. An Abe-Modi plan for Africa Editorial/OPINION [1]. A flawed rescue act [2]. Say no to GM mustard [3]. Access denied Economy [1]. Govt. orders to favour local suppliers [2]. GST rollout deadline will not be extended [3]. Centre may expand UDAN’s wingspan Indian Express [1]. The sword of global justice Live Mint…
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GM Mustard debate
GS3 – Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. GS3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Context The manner in which the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) recently cleared the proposal for genetically modified (GM) mustard is extraordinary to say the…
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Must Read News Articles – May 25
The Hindu NATIONAL ‘Rich get bail, poor remain in jails’: Law Commission advocates relaxation of bail provisions for undertrial prisoners. An Abe-Modi plan for Africa: Proposal for growth corridor presented to the Board of Governors of AfDB. Editorial/OPINION A flawed rescue act: The banking regulation ordinance puts its seal of approval on corporate subsidy at the cost of…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 24, 2017
NATIONAL [1]. NGO evolves blueprint to end female genital mutilation [2]. FTA will be high on Modi-Merkel agenda [3]. Africa is our priority Editorial/OPINION [1]. The GST train chugs along [2]. Forgotten cogs in the wheels of justice [3]. Continental ties Economy [1]. RCEP: India upset over slow progress on services talks [2]. Centre keen…
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Taxing Agricultural income
GS3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment GS3 – Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. GS3 – Money-laundering and its prevention Context Niti Aayog member Bibek Debroy recently said that agricultural income should be taxed, an idea that the central government said is not under consideration at…
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Must Read News Articles – May 24
The Hindu NATIONAL NGO evolves blueprint to end female genital mutilation: A report on the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) released looks at the psychological trauma and physical scars faced by the victims, and the legal aspects that could be weaved in to stop the practice completely. FTA will be high on Modi-Merkel agenda: India, Germany…
