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Safeguard Duty Imposed on Imported Solar Component

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies has recommended a safeguard duty on solar component imports from China and Malaysia. The decision came as...

18 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Important Facts for Prelims (July 18th, 2018)

Cyanothece It is a bacteria that is able to fix nitrogen because it has a circadian rhythm. Cyanothece photosynthesises during the day,...

18 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Understanding Inflation

In June, Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to its highest level in 54 months and Consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation rose, reaching...

18 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Make Lynching A Separate Offence, SC Tells Parliament

The Supreme Court has condemned the recent events of lynchings and has asked the Parliament to make lynching a separate offence. A special law in...

18 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Government Doubles Duty on Over 50 Textile Items

The Government has doubled import duty from 10% to 20%, on more than 50 textile products such as jackets, suits and carpets.   The Central...

18 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Counter-Drone Strategy for Country’s Airports Is Ready

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has finalized a strategy to neutralize drones near airports as the BCAS is mandated to ensure aviation...

18 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Use Biofuels to Save Taj Mahal

The Central government announced plans to put in place steps to convert Agra into a city that relies only on biofuel. This will address two issues...

17 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Corporate Sector and Higher Education in India

In spite of commendable achievements in the fields of science, technology and innovation, India’s higher education scenario is still not at par...

17 Jul 2018 News Editorials

Important Facts for Prelims (July 17th, 2018)

Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram Keeping in mind the educational empowerment and employment oriented skill development of Minority communities,...

17 Jul 2018 News Analysis

BrahMos Tested in Extreme Weather Conditions

The supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was successfully test-fired under extreme weather conditions from the Integrated Test Range at Balasore,...

17 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Upgraded Vikas Engine to Boost ISRO’s Rockets

ISRO recently improved the thrust of the Vikas engine that powers all three of Indian Satellite Launch Vehicles – PSLV, GSLV and GSLV...

17 Jul 2018 News Analysis

President Clears Bill Against Witch-Hunting

The President has given his assent to the Assam Witch Hunting (Prohibition, Prevention, and Protection) Bill, 2015. The legislation is crucial in the...

17 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Faster Visas for Minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh

The Ministry of Home Affairs has further liberalised the process for granting long-term visas (LTVs) to minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and...

17 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Committee to Review the Offences Under the Companies Act

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has constituted a 10-member committee to review the penal provisions under the Companies Act, 2013 and examine...

16 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Social Media Communications Hub

A petition has been filed and accepted in the Supreme Court against a proposal by the Centre to set up a Social Media Communications Hub. What is...

16 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Telemedicine Facility for Pilgrims

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has joined hands with Jammu and Kashmir’s Directorate of Health Services-Kashmir (DHS-K) to set...

16 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Rural Growth & Farm Loan Waivers

According to a recent report by Nielsen, demand growth visible in some rural pockets of India is driven by farm loan waivers and not likely due to...

16 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Bengaluru to Host 3rd Edition of IoT India Congress

The third edition of IoT (Internet of Things) India Congress, 2018 will be held in Bengaluru. What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? The IoT is a...

16 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Declining Harriers Birds in India

Harrier birds, a migratory raptor species that regularly visits India, are declining in the country. Disappearing grasslands are one of the major...

16 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Govt Wants More Powers for NIA

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is set to introduce amendments in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and National Investigation Agency...

16 Jul 2018 News Analysis