Archive | August 2020

August 15, 2020

News for 15 August, 2020

Important News for Today

Iran, Turkey lash out at UAE over Israel deal
[Important for: IP, IR]
How Biden chose Kamala Harris as candidate for Vice-President
[Important for: IP, IR]
LAC disengagement calls for reciprocal actions, says MEA
[Important for: Polity, National Security]
What was the hurry, asks Justice Lodha
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
Patriotism a key virtue for all citizens, says Hamid Ansari
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
India hails UAE-Israel pact, reiterates Palestine cause
[Important for: IP, IR]
Nagas’ sovereignty recognised in 2015 pact, says Muivah
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
Indian scientists develop sustainable process for making brick-like structures on Moon
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
NASA releases some stunning pictures of the Mars: Take a look here
[Important for: Science & Tech.]

August 14, 2020

News for 14 August, 2020

Important News for Today

‘Selling EVs sans battery compromises warranty’
[Important for: Business, Economy, Environment & Ecology, Essay]
States’ sales tax receipts may rise up to 9% in FY21
[Important for: Business, Economy]
UAE, Israel reach agreement to establish diplomatic ties
[Important for: IP, IR]
France reinforces naval forces in Mediterranean
[Important for: IP, IR]
SC allows withdrawal of plea against contempt law
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]

August 13, 2020

News for 13 August, 2020

Important News for Today

Govt. embarks on drafting food processing policy
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
New Parliament: three firms told to sign secrecy affidavits
[Important for: Polity]
China warns U.S. against ‘playing with fire’
[Important for: IP, IR]
A supporter of criminal justice reform
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
NASA releases map showing the impact of Beirut blast
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Lakshadweep corals could offer vital answers about Indian monsoon: Study
[Important for: Geography, Environment & Ecology, Essay]
‘Data on Russia vaccine not transparent’
[Important for: IP, IR, Health & Medicine]

August 12, 2020

News for 12 August, 2020

Important News for Today

‘Fund 50% of tests using PM-CARES’
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
SC expands rights for daughters in Hindu Undivided Family property
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
Vaccine forms strong immunity, says Putin
[Important for: IP, IR, Health & Medicine]
Ramesh Pokhriyal who oversaw NEP is Express Adda guest today
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
Gujarat: Environment activist writes to Javadekar on EIA draft
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]

August 11, 2020

News for 11 August, 2020

Important News for Today

New industrial policy promises accountability in land allotment
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
U.S. official lauds Taiwan’s success against virus
[Important for: IP, IR]
Perseid Meteor Shower: How to watch the brightest Meteor Shower in Indian sky
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
NASA’s Insight lander helps uncover what’s beneath Mars’ surface
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
NASA data suggests ocean of ‘salty water’ on dwarf planet Ceres
[Important for: Science & Tech.]

August 10, 2020

News for 10 August, 2020

Important News for Today

Defence Ministry to impose import embargo on 101 items
[Important for: Polity, Defence]
New policy to give a leg-up to MSMEs
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
Do your systematic investments need a pause?
[Important for: Business, Economy]
PM launches farm infra scheme
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
‘LAC complicates India’s options’
[Important for: Polity, Defence]
Delhi Confidential: A Positive Move
[Important for: Polity]
Trade unions oppose ‘anti-worker’ policies
[Important for: Polity]

News for 9 August, 2020

Important News for Today

State of the economy in 6 charts
[Important for: Business, Economy]
NASA releases weird-looking shape of our solar system
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
This massive sunspot turning towards Earth can be bad news
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
PM launches financing facility worth Rs 1 lakh crore under Agri-Infra Fund
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
China’s ties with U.S. plunge further
[Important for: IP, IR]
G.C. Murmu takes charge as new CAG
[Important for: Polity]

News for 8 August, 2020

Important News for Today

RBI sets up panel for stressed loans resolution norms
[Important for: Business, Economy]
Business Confidence Index falls 40 pc for Jun quarter: NCAER survey
[Important for: Business, Economy]
‘Debt recast may neither help ailing MSMEs nor lenders’
[Important for: Business, Economy]
No free grain in July for 40% of PMGKAY beneficiaries
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
Hubble used Moon as Earth’s mirror during lunar eclipse, may help finding Earth-like planets
[Important for: Science & Tech.]

News for 7 August, 2020

Important News for Today

Inflation to stay elevated: RBI
[Important for: Business, Economy]
Jewel loan-to-value ratio raised to 90% from 75%
[Important for: Business, Economy]
Debt resolution plan to help borrowers, lenders: bankers
[Important for: Business, Economy]
Easy liquidity led to faster monetary transmission: Das
[Important for: Business, Economy]
U.S. Congress panel flags restrictions in Kashmir
[Important for: IP, IR]
FB, Twitter take aim at Trump ‘misinformation’
[Important for: IP, IR]
Pompeo against vote for Cuba on Human Rights Council
[Important for: IP, IR]
U.S. examines if Riyadh has nuclear goals
[Important for: IP, IR]
India rejects China’s UNSC move on Kashmir
[Important for: IP, IR]
Why this exoplanet’s discovery using radio waves matters so much?
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Gaganyaan: Indian astronauts’ training on track, says Russia space agency
[Important for: Science & Tech.]

News for 6 August, 2020

Important News for Today

Modern symbol of Indian culture: Modi
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
New policy to encourage jobs for locals
[Important for: Polity]
Centre formulating R&D policy to bolster drug discovery
[Important for: Business, Economy]
SC notice to Centre, NHRC on Abhishek Singhvi’s custodial violence plea
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]