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Slowdown in India: Part 1

This article is based on “How and why the Indian economy is losing its growth momentum” which was published in The Indian Express on...

20 Dec 2019 News Editorials

2019 Pollution and Health Metrics: Global, Regional and Country Analysis Report

Why in News The 2019 Pollution and Health Metrics: Global, Regional and Country Analysis report from the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution...

20 Dec 2019 News Analysis

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)

Why in News The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has held that the removal of Cyrus Pallonji Mistry from the post of Executive...

20 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Pinaka Missile System

Why in News Recently, an updated version of Pinaka Missile System, named Pinaka Mark II rocket was successfully flight-tested from the Integrated...

20 Dec 2019 News Analysis

In Depth - Visual Positioning System

Google has announced a revamped version of Maps that utilizes a complex visual positioning system (VPS) to offer improved navigation. VPS has been...

20 Dec 2019 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions

ILP in Meghalaya

Why in News The Meghalaya Assembly has adopted a resolution for implementing the Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime in the state. The Government of...

20 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Sashastra Seema Bal

Why in News Recently, the 56th Raising Day Parade of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) was held in New Delhi. Key Points SSB comes under the aegis of...

20 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Rhinos to be Re-introduced in Uttarakhand

Why in News Recently, the Uttarakhand State Wildlife Board has cleared a proposal by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to introduce rhinoceroses...

20 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Operation Twist

Why in News The Reserve Bank of India has announced that it will carry out US-style 'Operation Twist' to bring down interest rates. Key...

20 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Lessons from NPA Crisis

This article is based on “Some key lessons from the NPA crisis” which was published in The Hindu Business Line on 18/12/2019. It...

19 Dec 2019 News Editorials

Macau to Celebrate 20th Anniversary

Why in News Macau celebrated the 20th Anniversary since the former Portuguese colony was returned to China. The Macau Special Administrative...

19 Dec 2019 News Analysis

GST Council Meet

Why in News Recently, GST Council held its 38th meeting with a first time vote on a proposal to tax all lotteries at the uniform rate of 28%. The...

19 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019

Introduction Recently, the Parliament passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 which received the President’s assent to become an Act. The...

19 Dec 2019 Paper 2

Impeachment of US President

Why in News Donald Trump has become the third US President in history to be impeached by the House of Representatives. The trial will now start in...

19 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Asian Houbara Bustard

Why in News The government of Pakistan has issued special permits to the Emir of Qatar and nine other members of the royal family to hunt the...

19 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Tripura Gets Its First SEZ

Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified setting up of Tripura’s first ever Special Economic Zone (SEZ). It...

19 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Kaleshwaram Project

Why in News Telangana State government has requested the Centre to treat Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) as a National...

19 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019

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19 Dec 2019 Paper 2

The Big Picture: India - Japan 2+2

India and Japan held the first-ever ministerial-level 2+2 dialogue in New Delhi, recently. This dialogue involves the Defence and Foreign Ministers...

18 Dec 2019 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions

Law Enforcement Overreach

This article is based on “The widening fissure in India’s rule of law” which was published in The Hindu on 18/12/2019. It talks...

18 Dec 2019 News Editorials