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The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   6   Sri Lanka will not ignore poor while seeking IMF assistance   Sri Lanka stares at bankruptcy or redemption   (International Relations) What aggravated the economic downturn in Srilanka ?How did this situation come about?What are the dangerous consequences […]

Indian Navy Indigenisation Plan

In News The Navy in 2014 promulgated the Indian Navy Indigenisation Plan (INIP) 2015-2030 to enable indigenous development of equipment and systems in weapons and aviation related items. About INIP Aim: It provides a flexible and accessible interface for academia and industry with Indian Navy capability development apparatus. The Navy has indigenised around 3400 items […]

Chennakeshava Temple

In News The historic Chennakeshava temple in Belur continued with its age-old tradition of kicking off the rathotsava (chariot festival) after reciting passages from the Quran. About the temple Location It is a 12th-century Hindu temple in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It is also referred to as Keshava, Kesava or Vijayanarayana Temple. Chennakesava is […]

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)

In News The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) is conducting the ‘3rd National Online Quiz on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016’, to promote awareness and understanding of the Code among various stakeholders, across the country.  About  Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India It was established on 1st October, 2016 under the Insolvency and […]

‘e-DAR’ (e-Detailed Accident Report)

In News The Ministry of Roads, Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has developed the portal named ‘e-DAR’ (e-Detailed Accident Report).  About ‘e-DAR’ (e-Detailed Accident Report) A web portal designed by the government in consultation with insurance companies to provide instant information on road accidents with a few clicks and help accelerate accident compensation claims, bringing relief […]

Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme

In News Recently ,the Government has relaxed various procedures under the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme in order to reduce compliance requirements and facilitate ease of doing business. Major Changes  The changes include those related to annual reporting of EO (export obligation) — instead of by April 30 each year, exporters can file that […]

Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)

In News  The Maharashtra government has developed a website-based migration tracking system (MTS) application to map the movement of vulnerable seasonal migrant workers through individual unique identity numbers.  It will maintain the continuity of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) About ICDS It was launched on 2nd October, 1975 (5th Five year Plan) in pursuance […]

Sinking of the warship Moskva: Setback for Russia

In News The recent sinking of the warship Moskva, the flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, is a serious setback for Russia. Key Points About the vessel: The vessel was the biggest Russian warship to be sunk in action since World War II.  The Black Sea Fleet has a long history, and is considered […]

Oil bonds

In News The Finance Minister has said the government cannot bring down taxes and thus oil prices because it has to pay for oil bonds issued by the UPA. What are oil bonds? Meaning: An oil bond is an IOU, or a promissory note issued by the government to the OMCs, in lieu of cash […]

Recusal of Judges

In News Recently, the Delhi High Court has said that no one can insist a judge to disclose reason for recusal. Key Points Current Case: The High Court rejected a plea by a woman seeking an investigation against persons who had allegedly tried to influence the court of a Metropolitan Magistrate here. High Court’s stand:  […]

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