HINDU NOTES-January 12 2018 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-January 12 2018 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE Netanyahu’s visit to give a leg-up to India-Israel ties News Israeli Prime Minsiter Benjamin Netanyahu will visit India between 14-19 January, 2018, the Ministry of External Affairs announced. Beyond News The visit is a reciprocating gesture from Israel to the first Prime Minister-level visit from India undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July 2017. The visit marks the high point of the 25th anniversary of normal diplomatic ties between the two countries. China breaks India’s internet monopoly in Nepal News China became Nepal’s second internet service provider, breaking India’s monopoly in providing internet access to the Himalayan Kingdom. Beyond News The Hong Kong and Beijing based China Telecom Global (CTG) a company…
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HINDU NOTES-January 11 2018 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-January 11 2018 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE U.S. places India at Level 2 in its new travel advisory for citizens News The United States on Wednesday issued a new travel advisory for countries including India, which its officials said is “user friendly” as it is based on ready-to-understand level of advice ranging from one to four. Beyond News India has been ranked Level 2 (exercise increased caution) while Pakistan has been places in Level 3 (reconsider travel). Level 1 advises travellers to exercise normal precaution, while Level 4, which has countries like Afghanistan, recommends “Do Not Travel“. Impact of Terrorism. Placing India on Level 2, the State Department identified “crime and terrorism” for Americans to exercise increased caution. However, it…
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HINDU NOTES-January 9 2018 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-January 9 2018 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE SC modifies order, says playing of national anthem in cinema halls is not mandatory News The Supreme Court modified its November 30, 2016 interim order and made it optional for cinema halls to play the 52-second national anthem before every show. Beyond News A Bench, clarified that it is not mandatory to play the anthem before screenings in cinemas. It left the choice of whether to play the anthem or not to the discretion of individual cinema hall owners. However, if the anthem is played, patrons in the hall are bound to show respect by standing up. The court clarified that the exception granted to disabled persons from standing up during the anthem…
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HINDU NOTES-January 5 2018 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-January 5 2018 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE     Defence Ministry approves projects worth 2420 crore News: The Defence Ministry gave final approval for the procurement of simulated training solutions for the Navy’s P-8I long range maritime patrol aircraft and electronic warfare systems for the Army at a combined cost of 2419.32 crore. Beyond News Defence Ministry said in a statement that,the P-8I training solution, along with 10 year comprehensive maintenance service, will be brought from Boeing for 1949.32 crore. This training solution accurately simulates P-8I aircraft and mission systems This will help Indian Navy train and realistically rehearse for sophisticated missions involving P-8I aircraft, at a fraction of the cost of live aircraft training, the statement said. The deal…
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HINDU NOTES-January 4 2018 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-January 4 2018 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE Former ministers can’t overstay in official bungalows-Supreme Court  News: SC held that Former ministers have no business overstaying in official bungalows. Beyond News:  A minister who has demitted office cannot cling on to public largesse, amicus curiaeGopal Subramanium submitted in the Supreme Court . The apex court is examining a provision in a Uttar Pradesh law that allows ex-ministers to stay on in official bungalows. Uttar Pradesh-based NGO Lok Prahari has sought action against the authorities for acting in contempt of a Supreme Court verdict in August 2016, directing them to ensure that the former chief ministers vacate the bungalows. Article 14 Appearing before a Bench of Justices asked whether Article 14 (fundamental right to equality)…
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HINDU NOTES-January 3 2018 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-January 3 2018 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE Rajya Sabha passes Bankruptcy Code Bill News The Rajya Sabha passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2017, which bars unscrupulous persons from misusing the provisions of the code. The Bill, which replaces an ordinance promulgated last November, was cleared by the Lok Sabha last week. Bankruptcy Code Bill The Bill prohibits certain persons from submitting a resolution plan in case of defaults.  These include: (i) wilful defaulters, (ii) promoters or management of the company if it has an outstanding non-performing debt for over a year, (iii) disqualified directors, among others.  Further, it bars the sale of property of a defaulter to such persons during liquidation. CCEA approves over ₹6,800-cr Zojila Tunnel…
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