News for 12 October, 2020

Important News for Today:

China backs Iran nuclear deal, calls for new West Asia forum
[Important for: IP, IR, Essay]
Bihar polls: What constitutes the Mahagathbandhan and what is its social composition?
[Important for: Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
BrahMos: Ensuring peace with strength
[Important for: Defence, Essay]
India’s first indigenous anti-radiation missile Rudram successfully flight-tested
[Important for: Defence, Essay]

October 11, 2020

News for 11 October, 2020

Important News for Today:

‘Centre’s, RBI’s stand in SC on loans is a big blow to MSMEs’
[Important for: Polity, Economy, Business]
‘We need a scrappage policy’
[Important for: Polity, Economy, Business]
Truce not holding, say Armenia and Azerbaijan
[Important for: IP, IR, Essay]
China protests against U.S. Navy mission in South China Sea
[Important for: IP, IR, Essay]
‘Follow SOP in crimes against women’
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
‘India will be playing an important, active role in Afghan peace process’
[Important for: IP, IR, Essay]
Scientists: Water extraction from air not implausible, already taking place
[Important for: Science & Tech.]

October 11, 2020

What is Postal Index Number?

Have you ever thought, why Postal Index Number (PINCODE) is an important part of any address in India. If you don’t then here is the answer.

India is a very large country and it is not possible to recognize places by names. It is because some places have similar name with different region. Hence, the system was introduced to simplify the delivery of mail by eliminating confusion over incorrect addresses, similar place names and different languages used by the public. Read More…

October 10, 2020

News for 10 October, 2020

Important News for Today:

China slams Quad as a ‘closed clique’
[Important for: IP, IR, Essay]
DRDO tests anti-radiation missile
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Frog to fungus, 544 species add to India’s diversity
[Important for: Environment & Ecology]
Mars will be closest to the Earth in October — here’s how to spot the Red Planet
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
‘NRI quota in professional and technical courses not sacrosanct’
[Important for: IP, IR, Essay]
Indian cotton gets ‘Kasturi’ branding, logo
[Important for: Polity, Essay]

October 9, 2020

News for 09 October, 2020

Important News for Today:

World Bank widens GDP contraction forecast to 9.6%
[Important for: Economy, Business]
American poet Louise Gluck wins Nobel Literature Prize
[Important for: Awards & Achievement]
NHRC issues advisory to govt. on women’s rights during pandemic
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Integrity, Essay]
Scientists once again discover signs of water in the lakes of planet Mars
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Asteroid as big as Boeing 747 to zoom past the Earth today
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Scientists discover two dozen planets which are suitable for life than the Earth
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Discovery that indicated possibility of extra-terrestrial life attacked by group of astrobiologists
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Mars will be closest to the Earth in October — here’s how to spot the Red Planet
[Important for: Science & Tech.]

October 8, 2020

News for 08 October, 2020

Important News for Today:

‘New H-1B curbs to hurt U.S. economy’
[Important for: IP, IR, Economy, Business]
‘Need short-term relief to retain long-term growth hopes’
[Important for: Economy, Business]
‘America has become a dangerous place’
[Important for: IP, IR, Essay]
UAE consulate officials need to be probed: NIA
[Important for: IP, IR, Essay]

October 7, 2020

Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)

What is Section 144?

Section 144 CrPC empowers a district magistrate, a sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) or any other executive magistrate to issue orders to prevent and address urgent cases.
Written orders passed under Section 144 may be directed to an individual, or to residents of a particular area, or to the general public visiting a particular place or area.
In emergency cases, the magistrate can pass these orders without prior notice to the individual against whom the order is directed.

October 7, 2020