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Oct302017 by albindiaNo Comments

HINDU NOTES-OCT 30 2017 [UPSC Current affairs DAILY CAPSULE]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE India ships wheat to Afghanistan via Chabahar News: India on Sunday began shipment of wheat to Afghanistan through the Iranian port of Chabahar. Why its important? The move is significant as it indicates India remains firm in delivering on its regional commitment through partnership with Iran, despite Tehran’s ongoing tension with the United States. Beyond News: The statement noted that Sunday’s transfer was part of India’s commitment to send 1.1 million tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan on grant basis. It pledged that Kabul will receive the entire amount in six different installments over the coming months. Multilateral subjects set to top talks with Italy News: A range of multilateral and bilateral subjects are…

Oct282017 by albindiaNo Comments

HINDU NOTES-OCT 28 2017 [UPSC Current affairs DAILY CAPSULE]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE India, France to boost defense ties News: India and France decided to expand military cooperation in the strategically key Indo-Pacific region, besides resolving to ramp up the overall defence and security ties. Beyond News: At their delegation-level talks, the two sides also agreed to expand counter-terror cooperation. India had signed a Rs. 58,000-crore deal with France for the supply of 36 Rafale jets last year and the IAF was pitching for procuring another fleet of 36. India and France will further expand information sharing arrangements. SC questions Centre on judicial posts News: SC inquired the reasons for delay by government to iron out the dos and don'ts of judicial appointments to the Supreme…

Oct272017 by albindiaNo Comments

HINDU NOTES-OCT 27 2017 [UPSC Current affairs DAILY CAPSULE]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE Rajasthan passes Bill to hike OBC quota News: The Rajasthan Assembly passed a Bill which has increased reservation for Other Backward Classes in government jobs and educational institutions from 21% to 26%. Why it’s important? With the Bill’s passage, reservation in Rajasthan now stands at 54%, exceeding the 50% ceiling mandated by the Supreme Court. Beyond News: The Bill created a new “most backward” category within the OBCs for providing the quota benefit to Gujjars and four other nomadic communities. India, Sri Lanka ink housing project deal in Hambantota News: Sri Lanka signed an agreement with India to build 1,200 houses in a public ceremony held in the southern port city Why its…

Oct262017 by albindiaNo Comments

HINDU NOTES-OCT 26 2017 [UPSC Current affairs DAILY CAPSULE]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE {Op-Ed}Trump and the new world disorder Current scenario: U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s speech on relations with India on October 18 was ambitious in scope and sought to define it for the “next hundred years,” when both countries will be “standing firm in defence of a rules-based order.” Background: American leadership and ability to arm twist other countries, including China and Pakistan, have benefited India on occasions, the space for New Delhi’s global ambitions come only from America’s retreat. It was the U.S. that forced China to accede to Nuclear Suppliers Group waiver for nuclear commerce for India and forced Pakistan into resolving the Kargil conflict. But a relatively weakened U.S. is what took a more…

Oct252017 by albindiaNo Comments

HINDU NOTES-OCT 25 2017 [UPSC Current affairs DAILY CAPSULE]

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HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 Rs. 5.35 lakh crore for new road project News: The Centre on Tuesday announced a Rs. 5.35 lakh crore road construction package, called BharatMala Pariyojana, in a bid to spur the economy as private investment remains moribund. Beyond News: This follows the Cabinet nod to build 34,800 km of roads nationwide, including in border and coastal areas. The BharatMala project will include economic corridors (9,000 km), inter-corridor and feeder route (6,000 km), national corridors efficiency improvement (5,000 km), border roads and international connectivity (2,000 km), coastal roads and port connectivity (2,000 km) and green-field expressways (800 km). Further, the remaining road projects of 10,000 km under the National Highways Development Project will form a part of…

Oct242017 by albindiaNo Comments

HINDU NOTES-OCT 24 2017 [UPSC Current affairs DAILY CAPSULE]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 Today's Hindu Editorial analysis is provided separately | CLICK HERE Why make a show of patriotism: SC judge News: Justice Chandrachud ,part of a three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra criticized November order while hearing a petition filed by the Kodungallur Film Society in Kerala to recall the November order. Beyond News: The Supreme Court’s controversial order mandating moviegoers to stand up when the national anthem is featured in cinema halls before every show found criticism from within the highest judiciary itself. The court left it to the government to bring out any notification, if necessary, to make or not make the playing of the anthem mandatory in cinema halls. Background: It was a Bench led by Justice Misra, before he became Chief…