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National emergency, sanctions and lessons to be learned from it

June 25, 20220Comments

National Emergency was imposed on the country on June 25, 1975, 28 years after independence. The Indira Gandhi government had put the entire opposition in jail. Action was taken on 25000 people under MISA i.e.…

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New avenues of Employment for India

June 24, 20220Comments

The demonstrations and riots after the launch of the Agneepath scheme have given rise to a new debate. On one hand, the number of unicorns is increasing continuously in the country, on the other hand,…

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Strategic Drawbacks of Political Instability in the Middle East

June 24, 20220Comments

In whatever way it is seen, it has to be recognized that the Middle East is the most complex lighter than the whole world. In most of the meanings and usages, the whole region of…

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Agri-tourism: An Innovative Way to Increase the Income and Livelihood of Farmers

June 21, 20220Comments

What is Agriculture Tourism? Agricultural tourism is an excursion for the purpose of seeing farms and participating in rural activities. Under this, a village is transformed into a rural tourism ecosystem. There is so much…

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Strong Relations with India-Israel

June 20, 20220Comments

It is said that a true friend is known in times of disaster. This idea is not limited to cable personal subjects Dotilia Agnihotri. This principle also applies in the policy of giving; there are…

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The insistence of a public servant and the participation of the community made Indore the ruler of cleanliness

June 18, 20220Comments

There are certain strategies that have to be devised before completing each mission. The flagship project of the Government of India ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ was launched with enthusiasm across the country. But its purpose could…

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Bulldozer Justice

June 17, 20220Comments

In recent times, it has been seen that as soon as the chaotic elements do any kind of violence in any movement, then the government takes the help of bulldozer justice to teach them a…

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One candidate, two constituencies and the suggestion of the Election Commission in this regard

June 16, 20220Comments

Presently, a proposal has been sent by the Election Commission to the Union Law Ministry that a candidate should be banned from contesting from more than two seats. If I talk about the constitutional provision…

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Service to the Public Vs. Service to the Robb: Ethics of the Civil Servant

June 13, 20220Comments

A few days back, a case of abuse of power came to light in Delhi. The case was that an IAS couple used to walk daily in the evening on the stadium track with their…

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India and Europe Relations after the Post Ukraine Crisis

June 13, 20220Comments

How important India’s position has become for European countries can be gauged from the fact that when British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula Van visited India last month, to promote Strategic…

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The present demand is to increase the vigil on the border

June 13, 20220Comments

“As the character of war is changing, 20th century tools such as main battle tanks and fighter aircraft are on their way out, and victory in future warfare will be judged not by statistics but…

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Lord Birsamunda means our Savior

June 13, 20220Comments

“Thakur ji has ordered me that “this country does not belong to white sahibs. We will make our country red with the blood of Diku sahabs in the same way as the red flag of…

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Peace and social harmony is the basis of development of any country

June 13, 20220Comments

India and the Gulf countries have had cordial relations for decades. India’s relations with the Gulf countries have always been important in matters of economic, strategic, cultural etc. Recently, after the statement given by BJP…

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Destruction of tropical rain forests is a major threat to humanity

June 13, 20220Comments

According to a report recently published in the science journal “Nature” In the northern part of Australia, the rate of tropical rain forest loss has doubled in the last 35 years, and climate change and…

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Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the creator of modern India

June 3, 20220Comments

India is celebrating the 250th birth anniversary of the great social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy this year. It is a time when we should look back and see how Raja Rammohun Roy laid the…

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Development of science and change in values of modernity

June 3, 20220Comments

The development of science and human society has been intertwined since ancient times. Space-time is no less than magic, the whole of modern physics depends on it. If this is understood, then we can easily…

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The key to India’s economic development: Manufacturing is also necessary along with the service sector

June 3, 20220Comments

In this, no one can deny the fact that the service sector has not only made India’s economy among the top economies of the world, but it has also led to a significant increase in…

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The increasing fiscal deficit due to the politics of freelancing and the long-term crisis arising out of it

June 3, 20220Comments

Imagine that you are studying in a school in a country where your exam is not being taken just because that country does not have the paperwork to conduct the exam. Not only this, in…

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Good policing of policeman BT Heinjoy is an example of ‘dedication to service’!

June 3, 20220Comments

Today I was reading the newspaper and saw a news which was like this, “The secret of the cash was revealed, the CA (Chartered Accountant) told in front of the ED (Enforcement Directorate) … crores…

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Changes in the sports ecosystem in India since independence

May 27, 20220Comments

Not even a year had passed since India got independence, that the 1948 London Olympics started. As an independent country, India also participated in the Maha Kumbh of this Games. After two hundred years of…

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Tansen, the originator of the new stream of Indian classical music

May 27, 20220Comments

India where music and art developed as an important genre since ancient times and Bharat Muni’s texts like Natyashastra were written. Many musicians have been born there from time to time. Who has taken the…

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Changes Come in The Infrastructure Sector in 75 Years of Independence

May 24, 20220Comments

According to Cambridge historian Angus Madison, around 1700 AD, India’s contribution to the world economy was around 22.6 percent. This Indian economy was 3.8% of the global economy in the year 1952. The reason for…

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Maharishi Kanad, The Father of Rationalism and Science

May 21, 20220Comments

Indian philosophy is so widespread that it is difficult for any one person to understand and remember it completely. I am personally not associated with any philosophy and consider all Indian philosophies to be great.…

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Exclusive Power of Supreme Court to Deliver Complete Justice: Article 142

May 20, 20220Comments

More recently, by the Supreme Court using special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination convict A. Yes. Orders have been issued to release Perarivalan. The Supreme Court observed…

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Does India Have Food Grains to Feed The World Now?

May 18, 20220Comments

“India is ready to supply food grains to the world if the WTO allows.” This suggestion was given by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to US President Joe Biden. There are many reasons behind PM…

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Blackhole: Humanity & Science

May 18, 20220Comments

Is it possible that time starts moving differently for a person or time stops completely or is it possible that we are living in multiverse and not in universe and people like us are different…

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Development of Tourism in India Since Independence

May 18, 20220Comments

India is a country endowed with natural beauty. The biodiversity here also attracts the attention of the country and the world. Apart from this, there is one beautiful specimen of architecture in India. India’s intangible…

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Promotion of immigration – in the interest of India

May 18, 20220Comments

You will often find people saying that if people like Parag Agarwal, Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella had lived in India and used their expertise for India, then the situation in India would have been…

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China’s Initiative Global Security Initiative and Challenges for India

May 18, 20220Comments

The Global Security Initiative (GSI) has been initiated by the Chinese government. Its aim is to create an Asian security framework that allows dialogue, partnership, and benefits for all, rather than “confrontation, alliances, and a…

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ISRO’s Visit to The Hottest Planet in The Solar System

May 18, 20220Comments

Recently the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced that “it will launch a ‘Venus mission’ by 2024.” Along with this, the planet’s surface process (Stratigraphy) will be investigated. Because no observation of the surface…

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Delimitation and Democratic Process and Disputes in Jammu & Kashmir

May 18, 20220Comments

‘Jammu Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019’, under which Article 370 and 35A were removed from Jammu and Kashmir and made it a Union Territory. It was then ensured by the government that soon the election process…

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‘Free Trade Agreement’ Giving New Direction To Indian Trade

May 18, 20220Comments

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking in Denmark, said that there is a possibility of a free trade agreement between India and the European Union, before this he said in Berlin, after the Covid…

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Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore: The Universal Man of Modern India

May 18, 20220Comments

“जोदि तोर डाक शुने केयो ना आशे। तोबे एकला चौलो रे।। ” These lines of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore are as relevant today as they were earlier. Because in the present noisy world, which in the…

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The India Hypertension Control Initiative

May 14, 20220Comments

Recently, while hearing the petitions declaring marital rape as an offense, a two-member bench of the ‘Delhi High Court’ has given a divided decision and also said that “the petitioners can approach the Supreme Court”.…

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World Arms Race and India

May 8, 20220Comments

Every sovereign nation has the right to self-defense so that that nation can protect its integrity as well as ensure the freedom of its citizens. The recent Russia-Ukraine conflict and China’s expansionist policies prove that…

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How to Develop Research &Exploration in India

May 8, 20220Comments

In the budget 2021-2022, the central government announced an institution to strengthen the research and development ecosystem in India. The name of this organization is National Research Foundation. The government said that 10 thousand crore…

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Rising Fire Incidents at Landfills – :Environmental Benefits & Harms

May 6, 20220Comments

A landfill site is a place where a pile of garbage takes the form of a mountain. These garbage heaps are collected in one place so that they can be treated and used again. If…

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Budget of India 2022-23 aiming of Post CovidDevelopment

May 5, 20220Comments

The Budget is an annual exercise, which shows the people at large, the earning and the expenditure of the country in the past financial years the financial year of India start from 1st April of…

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Is This Correct Time to Bring Uniform Civil Code?

May 2, 20220Comments

“All communal dispute will be end, when uniform civil code become brand.” – Mehak Saini A uniform civil code seeks to provide one law for entire country, applicable to all religious communities in their personal…

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How to Study Maps for UPSC IAS Exam?

March 9, 20220Comments

A map is a representative depiction that emphasizes relationships between foundations of some space, such as objects, regions, or themes. Many maps are static, fixed to paper, or some other durable medium, while others…

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WORLD ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

October 22, 20210Comments

INTRODUCTION Last week, the IMF unveiled its 2nd world Economic Outlook (WEO). The IMF comes out with the report twice every year-April and October. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE REPORT The WEO reports are significant because they…

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THE HIMALAYAN FLOODS

October 22, 20210Comments

INTRODUCTION Rivers originating in the Himalayas are the lifeline of one-fifth of the global population. Large floods that are becoming more frequent in this region, due to rising population more frequent in this region, due…

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GLOBAL HUNGER INDEX 2021

October 21, 20210Comments

GHI is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at global, regional and national level. GHI SCORE CALCULATION GHI scores are calculated using a three step process that draws on available data from…

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Global Food Security Index 2021

October 21, 20210Comments

It is a global report published by Economist Impact and Corteva Agriscience. The GFS Index measures the underlyign drivers of food security in 113 countries based on four factors: Affordability Avaiability Quality and Safety Natural…

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Womenpreneurs Driving Transformation

October 21, 20210Comments

The ambitious and aspiring women entrepreneurs struggle with: Less favourable conditions. Pronounced cultural biases Lack of business resources such as (Funding infrastructure, training and developemnt) This not Only alters their confidence but also holds back…

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Will stand ground in Ladakh for as long as it takes: Army Chief

August 3, 20210Comments

The Indian Army is ready to stand its ground in eastern Ladakh for as long as it takes to resolve the stand-off with China, Army Chief General MM Naravane said Tuesday. Addressing his annual press…

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Author and analyst Fareed Zakaria is guest at Express e-Adda today

August 3, 20210Comments

AS THE Covid-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill in the first half of 2020, political analyst, news host on CNN and bestselling writer Fareed Zakaria found himself wondering about the long-term impact of…

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S Jaishankar: Those behind 1993 Mumbai blasts enjoying 5-star hospitality

August 3, 20210Comments

In his first intervention at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) since India assumed membership on January 1, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, slammed Pakistan on Tuesday saying the crime syndicate responsible for the 1993…

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Make-in-India mega deal: 83 Tejas fighters cleared for Air Force

August 3, 20210Comments

Approving the largest indigenous defence procurement as part of measures to strengthen the armed forces amid a standoff with China on the Line of Actual Control and tensions with Pakistan over its terror infrastructure, the…

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73rd Army Day: President Kovind, PM Modi laud efforts of valiant soldiers

August 3, 20210Comments

Highlighting the strength, courage and determination of the Indian Army on the occasion of 73rd Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi saluted the “mighty soldiers” and their families for their efforts in working to raise…

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Targeted killings in Afghanistan aimed at suppressing freedom of expression: MEA

August 3, 20210Comments

India on Thursday described the targeted killing of journalists and civil society members in Afghanistan as an attempt to suppress freedom of expression and pitched for an “immediate and comprehensive” ceasefire to lay the ground…

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Army commander: Revocation of J&K special status helped restore faith in govt

August 3, 20210Comments

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General Y K Joshi on Friday said the government’s move to revoke the special status of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir had helped restore faith of the…

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India, Nepal commit to early completion of boundary works

August 3, 20210Comments

Eight months after the boundary row erupted between India and Nepal, foreign ministers of the two countries discussed the issue and expressed the commitment to early completion of the boundary works in the disputed areas.…

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Rajnath Singh unveils India’s first indigenously developed driverless metro car

August 3, 20210Comments

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday unveiled the country’s first indigenously designed and developed Driverless Metro Car at the BEML manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. The minister, who visited the facility, said he was proud of…

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Boris Johnson invites PM Modi to G7 in June, says will visit India before summit

August 3, 20210Comments

Almost a fortnight after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed “regret” that he would not be able to visit India as Chief Guest for the Republic Day celebrations…

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IFFI: Biswajit Chatterjee awarded ‘Indian Personality of the Year’

August 2, 20210Comments

Inaugurating the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here on Saturday, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar, announced a new ‘Indian Personality of the Year’ award, which he announced was being conferred…

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‘Do not hide behind vaccine nationalism’: Dr Harsh Vardhan, Manish Tewari lock horns

August 2, 20210Comments

In the midst of the first day of the nationwide coronavirus vaccination drive, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and senior Congress leader Manish Tewari were engaged in a war of words after the latter…

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The Paris Peace Conference opens

August 2, 20210Comments

The aim of the conference was to set the peace terms after World War I, resulting in the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

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India, Japan ink pact to enhance cooperation in ICT

August 2, 20210Comments

India and Japan on Friday signed a pact to enhance cooperation in the field of information and communications technology (ICT) with focus on aspects like 5G, telecom security and submarine optical fibre cable. According to…

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Prime Minister flags off 8 trains to boost connectivity to Statue of Unity

August 2, 20210Comments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off eight trains connecting Kevadiya in Gujarat, where the Statue of Unity is located, to different regions of the country. Mr. Modi said this was perhaps the first…

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Army boosted country’s morale during border standoff with China, says Rajnath

August 2, 20210Comments

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the Indian Army has boosted the morale of the country and also enabled the people to hold their heads high during the border standoff with China. He said…

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Rafale to feature in Republic Day parade for first time

August 2, 20210Comments

The Rafale fighter jet inducted into the IAF last year will fly over the Rajpath during the Republic Day parade, the IAF said. “The flypast will culminate with a single Rafale aircraft carrying out a…

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Airport contracts probable motive behind IndiGo staffer’s murder, says Bihar DGP

August 2, 20210Comments

Bihar DGP S K Singhal on Tuesday said the police were close to solving Indigo executive Rupesh Kumar Singh’s murder case and had zeroed in on two possible motives behind the killing. Rupesh was shot…

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India begins vaccine diplomacy, first doses in Bhutan, Maldives

August 2, 20210Comments

India will officially begin its vaccine diplomacy on Wednesday by supplying Made-in-India Covid-19 vaccines to its neighbouring and key partner countries. Bhutan and Maldives will be the first to get the vaccines from Wednesday, followed…

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India, Singapore sign pact on submarine rescue support

August 2, 20210Comments

India and Singapore on Wednesday signed the implementing agreement on submarine rescue support and cooperation between the two Navies. This was signed at the 5th Defence Ministers dialogue held virtually between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh…

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Kerala CM flays takeover of Thiruvananthapuram airport by Adani Group

August 2, 20210Comments

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday criticised the takeover of the international airport in Thiruvananthapuram by the Adani group, saying it was not for the development of the facility but to protect the interest…

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Indo-Pacific locus of political, security concerns in 21st century: Foreign Secretary

August 2, 20210Comments

India has not just mainstreamed the expression “Indo-Pacific”, but has also encouraged others to perceive and define the region in its full extent, said Foreign Secretary Harsh V. Shringla on Tuesday. In a recorded message…

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Concorde takes off on its first scheduled flights

August 2, 20210Comments

In 1976 the Concorde inaugurated the world’s first scheduled supersonic passenger service, with British Airways flights from London to Bahrain and Air France flights from Paris to Rio de Janeiro.

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World record for fastest temperature change

August 1, 20210Comments

The fastest temperature change recorded in history occurred on this day in Spearfish, South Dakota. The temperature increased from −4°F (−20°C) to +45°F (+7°C) in the span of two minutes.

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South Yemen adopts constitution

August 1, 20210Comments

The short-lived People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen, or South Yemen, adopted its constitution. South Yemen eventually unified with North Yemen in 1990 to create what is today called Yemen

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India to face higher security challenges in line with rising stature, influence: Army Chief

August 1, 20210Comments

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane on Thursday said India will face increasingly higher security challenges in tune with its rising stature and it must enhance indigenous defence capabilities to maintain strategic influence and freedom of…

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PM Modi is ‘honoured’ after Brazil thanks India for 2 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine

August 1, 20210Comments

After receiving 2 million doses of coronavirus vaccine from India, Brazil President Jair M Bolsonaro thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for vaccine export saying he feels honoured to have a great partner to overcome a…

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The treaty bans the deployment of nuclear weapons in outer space and limits the use of the Moon to peaceful purposes.

August 1, 20210Comments

THE BORDER Security Force (BSF) unfurled the Tricolour on a 131-foot-high flag post along the India-Pakistan border on the occasion of Republic Day – the tallest ever along the zero line in Jammu and Kashmir.…

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Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi provided ‘Z+’ VIP security cover

August 1, 20210Comments

The Centre has accorded the top category ‘Z+’ VIP security cover to former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi, official sources said on Friday. They said Gogoi, 66, will be protected by armed commandos…

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U.S., U.K. and Soviet Union sign the Outer Space Treaty

August 1, 20210Comments

The treaty bans the deployment of nuclear weapons in outer space and limits the use of the Moon to peaceful purposes.

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DRDO successfully tests smart anti-airfield weapon for 9th time

August 1, 20210Comments

THE DEFENCE Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Thursday conducted a successful trial of the indigenously developed Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) off the Odisha coast from the Hawk-I jet of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This was…

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UN chief hopes tensions along India-China border could be dialled down through dialogue

August 1, 20210Comments

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Election Commission to soon begin mock trials for remote voting: CEC

August 1, 20210Comments

Mock trails for remote voting facility for electors would begin soon, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora has said. In his message to mark the 11th National Voters’ Day, he said a research project on remote…

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Kargil ignored in first Ladakh tableau: chief of Hill Council

August 1, 20210Comments

Old faultlines between Buddhist Ladakh and Muslim Kargil have emerged in the Republic Day tableau of the new Union Territory of Ladakh. The first tableau of Ladakh will depict the Thiksey Monastery in Leh and…

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Number of studies underway to decide suitable model for joint theatre commands, says Army Commander

August 1, 20210Comments

THE SOUTHERN Army Commander, Lieutenant General CP Mohanty, said on Saturday that a number of studies were underway to decide a suitable model for Indian Armed forces towards setting up the joint theatre command structures.…

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Biden admin reaches out: US NSA speaks to Ajit Doval, Def Secy dials Rajnath Singh

August 1, 20210Comments

A week after US President Joe Biden was sworn in, two top US officials, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, spoke to their Indian counterparts, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and NSA…

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Ojaank IAS 5th Weekly Magazine 25 January 2021

August 1, 20210Comments

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J&K L-G interacts with applicants to resolve problems

August 1, 20210Comments

Continuing the Union Territory administration’s drive to bring reforms in public grievance redress mechanism by making it more robust and responsive, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday held the fourth round of…

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Jaishankar, Blinken discuss India-US ties, Indo-Pacific region

August 1, 20210Comments

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke to newly appointed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during which they expressed commitment to consolidate and expand the India-US strategic partnership and reiterated commitment to peace…

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Jane Austen’s novel, Pride and Prejudice, is published

August 1, 20210Comments

It is one of the best-known works of English literature and it was sold about 20 million times.

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MEA: India-China border infrastructure gap significant, consequential

August 1, 20210Comments

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday outlined eight broad principles and three “mutuals” to mend strained ties between India and China, and said the two countries are truly at crossroads and their choices will…

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Indian Coast Guard to celebrate 45th Raising Day today

August 1, 20210Comments

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) will celebrate its 45th Raising Day on Monday. With just seven surface platforms in 1978, the ICG has grown into the fourth largest coast guard with 156 ships and 62…

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Universities, PSUs to seek government nod for virtual events: MEA

August 1, 20210Comments

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has made the government’s prior clearance mandatory for hosting international conferences, trainings, and seminars online and also forbidden such virtual events on themes related to India’s security, Northeast states,…

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Boeing gets permission from US government to offer F-15EX jet to India: Official

August 1, 20210Comments

US aerospace major Boeing on Thursday said it received approval from the US government to offer its F-15EX multi-role combat jet to the Indian Air Force. Ankur Kanaglekar, the head of fighters sales of Boeing…

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Budget 2021: Tax devolution to states at 41%, non-lapsable fund for defence to be set up

August 1, 20210Comments

The Central Government has accepted a number of key recommendations issued by the 15th Finance Commission, including sharing 41 per cent of the net proceeds of the Union taxes with the states, the creation of…

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Focus on clean air, govt earmarks Rs 2,217 cr for 42 urban centres

August 1, 20210Comments

The budget has focused primarily on clean air in the environment sector – with its objectives spanning across ministries and sectors, from National Clean Air Programme under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change…

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Lt Gen JS Nain takes charge as GOC-in-C of Army’s Southern Command

August 1, 20210Comments

LIEUTENANT GENERAL JS Nain took charge of the Southern Army Command as General-Officer-Commanding-in-Chief on Monday with a wreath laying ceremony at National War Memorial in Pune. It was followed by a traditional Guard of Honour…

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Tejas deal inked, Rajnath talks of India’s abilities, role at air show in Bengaluru

August 1, 20210Comments

SPEAKING at the inauguration of Aero India 2021, after formally sealing a Rs 48,000 crore deal to procure 83 Tejas light combat aircraft, in what the government has described as the ‘biggest’ Make in India…

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Took up killing of Tamil fishermen with Lanka in strongest terms: Jaishankar

August 1, 20210Comments

India has taken up with Sri Lanka in the strongest terms the killing of Tamil Nadu fishermen, and has made it very clear that such incidents are unacceptable, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Rajya…

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Covid vaccination of those aged over 50 from March

August 1, 20210Comments

India will begin vaccinating its third priority group of those who are 50 years and above — a group estimated to be more than 27 crore — in March, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said in…

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Development has changed narrative around J&K: Guv Manoj Sinha

August 1, 20210Comments

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that the narrative around the region has changed in the wake of development and added that his administration’s goal is to harness the talent of…

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Induction ceremony of Rafale jets cost Rs 41.32 lakh: Govt

August 1, 20210Comments

A total of 11 Rafale jets have already arrived in the country and the first five fighters that flew to India in July 2020 were inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) at a ceremony…

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Biden Admin welcomes India’s emergence as a leading global power, its role in Indo-Pacific region

August 1, 20210Comments

Describing India as one of the most important partners of the US in the Indo-Pacific region, the Biden Administration on Tuesday said that it welcomes India’s emergence as a leading global power and its role…

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Jaishankar, Blinken talk over phone, discuss Myanmar situation, issues of mutual concern

August 1, 20210Comments

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday during which they discussed the situation in Myanmar and issues of mutual concern, according to a State Department spokesperson. Blinken…

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US closely monitoring situation along India-China border: Official

August 1, 20210Comments

The United States is closely monitoring the situation along the India-China border, a senior official said on Tuesday and expressed concerns over Beijing’s pattern of ongoing attempts to intimidate its neighbours. “We are closely monitoring…

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Israel wants India by its side against ICC ruling, Delhi silent

August 1, 20210Comments

Israel is pushing “good friend” India to take a stand against a ruling last week by the International Criminal Court claiming jurisdiction over Palestinian territories, but Delhi, still navigating its way through the big shifts…

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95% of land acquired for bullet train project in Gujarat; 23% done in Maharashtra: NHSRCL

August 1, 20210Comments

THREE YEARS after the foundation stone for the Rs 1.08-lakh crore Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project was laid, almost 95 per cent of the land required for building an elevated corridor has been acquired in Gujarat,…

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Covaxin approval after due evaluation of data: Harsh Vardhan to Chhattisgarh

August 1, 20210Comments

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan Thursday told the Chhattisgarh government that the drug regulator has granted permission to manufacture the Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin based on the “prescribed procedure” and “after due evaluation of pre-clinical…

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Budget reflected ‘courageous’ approach, PM Modi spearheaded reforms, says FM

August 1, 20210Comments

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her reply to the Budget discussions in Lok Sabha on Saturday said that the Covid-19 pandemic did not stop the Centre from making the necessary reforms. “The Prime Minister…

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Deadlock in collegium: CJI may retire without any appointment to SC

August 1, 20210Comments

With just over a month left in his 14-month tenure as Chief Justice of India, the Justice S A Bobde-led collegium is yet to make its first recommendation of a judge to be appointed to…

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Officials on poll duty to be treated as frontline workers, vaccinated: CEC

August 1, 20210Comments

CHIEF ELECTION Commissioner Sunil Arora on Sunday said all officials who will be engaged in assembly elections duty would be reckoned as frontline workers and would be vaccinated for Covid-19 on priority. “On the recommendation of…

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Biden administration appoints 2 Indian-origin experts to key positions

August 1, 20210Comments

Two Indian-origin experts in public service have been appointed by the Biden administration to key positions at AmeriCorps, the federal agency for volunteering and service. Sonali Nijhawan has been named Director of AmeriCorps State and…

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Foreign Secy on 2-day visit to Moscow from Feb 17: MEA

August 1, 20210Comments

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla will pay a two-day visit to Russia beginning Wednesday, during which both sides will deliberate on bilateral as well as topical issues of regional and global importance, the Ministry of…

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Assam central to success of Act East policy: S Jaishankar

August 1, 20210Comments

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that the development of Assam is central to the success of the Act East policy. Speaking at an event on the “Act East Policy and India-Japan Cooperation…

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Free vaccine for next priority group being discussed: Harsh Vardhan

August 1, 20210Comments

The country will begin vaccinating its third priority group of people — those who are 50 years and above — in two or three weeks, but the crucial decision on whether the vaccine will be…

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COP26 president meets PM Modi, Javadekar, talks India-UK climate change efforts

August 1, 20210Comments

British MP and president-designate of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP-26) Alok Sharma Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed India-UK collaboration on climate change issues in the run…

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Getting China to pull back behind Finger 8 a huge success for us: Northern Army chief

August 1, 20210Comments

Northern Army Commander Lt General Y K Joshi said Wednesday that getting the People’s Liberation Army to withdraw beyond the Indian claim line at Finger 8 on the north bank of Pangong Tso is a…

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India a critical partner, says Pentagon; Quad foreign ministers to meet virtually today

August 1, 20210Comments

India is a critical partner, especially when one considers all the challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, the Pentagon said on the eve of the maiden Quad ministerial meeting under the Biden administration. Quad ministerial is…

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India and Russia agree to work closely on key issues at the UN Security Council

August 1, 20210Comments

India and Russia have agreed to work closely on key issues at the UN Security Council, in keeping with the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)…

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Quad nations emphasise on respecting territorial integrity and sovereignty

August 1, 20210Comments

In the midst of rising global concern over China’s military expansionism, India and three other member nations of the Quad on Thursday vowed to uphold a rules-based international order underpinned by respect for territorial integrity…

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China on mind, Quad ministers want respect for territorial integrity

August 1, 20210Comments

SIGNALLING A closer alignment with other partners, India Thursday officially used the term “Quad” for the first time to describe its grouping with the US, Australia and Japan, which is increasingly being seen as a…

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U.S. troops land on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima

August 1, 20210Comments

The photo showing 4 marines erecting a U.S. flag on the island has become one of the best-known images of World War II.

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Anti-Tank missile systems Helina and Dhruvastra undergo joint user trials

August 1, 20210Comments

The helicopter-launched version of the Nag anti-tank guided missile, ‘Helina’, and its Air Force variant ‘Dhruvastra’ underwent a joint user trial in the desert ranges recently, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday. The missile…

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In Australia PM Scott Morrison call to Modi, news Bill to rein in Big Tech firms

August 1, 20210Comments

Australia has reached out to India among several countries, including Canada, France, and the UK, in a move to stitch a global coalition against tech giants Google and Facebook amid a faceoff over compensation for…

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India, Russia ties strong enough to navigate complexities of present world: Shringla

August 1, 20210Comments

India’s strategic ties with Russia has very deep historic roots which provide stability and trust strong enough to navigate the complexities of the current world, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said, as he sought…

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrives in Mauritius on last leg of two-nation tour

August 1, 20210Comments

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Mauritius on Sunday on the last leg of his two-nation tour during which he will hold talks with the top leadership of India’s strategically key maritime neighbor in…

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Sino-India disengagement process in eastern Ladakh complete, says Rajnath Singh

August 1, 20210Comments

The disengagement process by India and China in eastern Ladakh is ‘complete’ after nine rounds of diplomatic and military level talks between the two neighbors, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Sunday as he…

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House panel asks ISRO to make landslip warning system

August 1, 20210Comments

The parliamentary standing committee on science and technology has asked the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to develop an alert system to warn on landslides, following a brief discussion on the Chamoli flooding in a…

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Kerala government decides to withdraw Sabarimala, anti-CAA protest cases

August 1, 20210Comments

Ahead of the assembly elections in the state, the CPI(M)-led government in Kerala on Wednesday decided to withdraw cases registered in connection with protests against entry of young women at the Sabarimala shrine and the…

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We have strategies for Depsang… trust deficit exists: Army chief

August 1, 20210Comments

Describing the disengagement of Chinese and Indian troops at Pangong Tso in Ladakh as “a win-win situation… a very good outcome” where “both sides should feel they have achieved something,” Army chief General MM Naravane…

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Jaishankar, China counterpart review status of disengagement

August 1, 20210Comments

Days after India and China completed disengagement at Pangong Tso, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to the Chinese State Councillor and Foreign minister Wang Yi on Thursday and reviewed the status of disengagement. The…

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ISRO launches PSLV-C51 carrying Brazil’s Amazonia-1 and 18 other satellites

August 1, 20210Comments

For the first time, a Brazilian satellite was launched by an Indian rocket from Sriharikota spaceport on Sunday. This also marked the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) first launch of 2021. Congratulating the Brazilian team…

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AG refuses nod for contempt proceedings against ex-CJI Gogoi

August 1, 20210Comments

Attorney General K K Venugopal has refused sanction to initiate criminal contempt of court proceedings against former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi over his remarks on the judiciary during a televised event. In his…

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PSLV lifts off with 600-kg Brazilian satellite, 18 others

August 1, 20210Comments

The Indian Space Research Organisation’s workhorse rocket system, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), delivered its 53rd successful mission on Sunday by launching Amazonia-1, a 637-kg commercial remote sensing satellite for the Brazilian space research…

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Rhodesia declares itself an independent republic

August 1, 20210Comments

By severing the country’s ties with the United Kingdom, white Prime Minister Ian Smith attempted to prevent the institution of black majority rule.

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IAF joins multinational air exercise in UAE

August 1, 20210Comments

The Indian Air Force is for the first time participating in the annual multinational large force employment warfare exercise, Desert Flag VI, hosted by the United Arab Emirates Air Force which began on Wednesday. Separately,…

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Jaishankar to visit Dhaka on March 4

August 1, 20210Comments

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar will visit Bangladesh on March 4, the Ministry said on Wednesday. The visit is expected to pave the ground for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the independence day celebrations in…

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IndiGo flight diverts to Karachi due to medical emergency onboard

August 1, 20210Comments

An IndiGo flight from Sharjah to Lucknow was diverted to Karachi on Tuesday morning following a medical emergency on board. When the flight landed, the passenger could not be revived and was declared dead on…

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The U.S. Constitution is put into effect

August 1, 20210Comments

The law is one of the world’s oldest constitutions still in use. The oldest is the Constitution of San Marino, which was issued in 1600.

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India for inclusion of Chabahar port in INSTC route, says Jaishankar

August 1, 20210Comments

India has proposed the inclusion of Chabahar port in the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) route, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday and expressed hope that member-states involved with INSTC will agree on…

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Bullet train: Discussing possibility to start first phase in Gujarat, says NHSRCL MD

August 1, 20210Comments

With 95 per cent land acquired in Gujarat and Rs 32,500 crore worth of tenders already awarded for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) is discussing with its…

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Threats for which military must be organised come from China, Pakistan: CDS

August 1, 20210Comments

Indian armed forces will need transformative changes to meet challenges arising out of threats from China and Pakistan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Bipin Rawat said on Thursday. “Threats for which a military must be…

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Expect China to work with us through existing bilateral consultation mechanisms: India

August 1, 20210Comments

INDIA ON Friday said it expects China to work with it through existing bilateral consultation mechanisms between their diplomats and military commanders to ensure early completion of the disengagement process in the remaining areas in…

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India steers clear of criticising Myanmar military

August 1, 20210Comments

Hours before the United Nations Security Council met for the second time to discuss the situation in Myanmar, India on Friday said that it has been discussing the situation with partner countries and the issues…

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IndiGo passenger says he is COVID positive; airline offloads him at Delhi airport

August 1, 20210Comments

In a bizarre incident, a male passenger on a Pune-bound IndiGo flight was offloaded at the Delhi airport on Thursday evening after he told cabin crew that he was coronavirus positive just as the aircraft was…

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Days before Quad, Beijing to Delhi: Not rivals…don’t undercut each other

August 1, 20210Comments

As New Delhi prepares to participate in the first ever meeting of the leaders of the Quadrilateral grouping likely on March 12, Beijing Sunday said that China and India should stop “undercutting” each other, shed…

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First high-level visit by Biden administration: US Defense Secy plans India trip this month

August 1, 20210Comments

In what could turn out to be the first high-level visit from the US administration under President Joe Biden, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin is likely to visit India later this month, sources have…

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Junk your old car and get about 5 pc rebate from automakers on new purchase: Nitin Gadkari

August 1, 20210Comments

There is good news for consumers who are going to junk their old vehicles and buy a new one under the Vehicle Scrapping Policy as automakers will give about a 5 percent rebate on the…

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Gender Discrimination Alleged in NDA Admission

August 1, 20210Comments

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the government to respond to a plea alleging discrimination against women by barring them from taking the exam for admission to the prestigious National Defence Academy and the Naval…

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Ojaank IAS 6th Weekly Magazine 09 March 2021

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Navy inducts third Scorpene submarine Karanj

August 1, 20210Comments

The Navy on Wednesday inducted the third Scorpene-class conventional diesel-electric submarine, INS Karanj, into service. It was commissioned into the Navy by former Navy Chief Admiral V.S. Shekhawat, who was the Commanding Officer of the…