WON’T GIVE BLACK BOXES TO U.S.: IRAN
Why in news? Iran’s aviation authority said it would not hand over to Americans the recovered black boxes of a Boeing 737 that crashed on Wednesday, killing all 176 passengers and crew. Details Under the rules of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), of which Iran, Ukraine and the U.S. are all members, air crash […]
UKRAINIAN PLANE CRASH IN IRAN KILLS ALL 176 ON BOARD
Why in news? A Ukrainian airliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran on 8th January killing all 176 on board, mainly Iranians and Canadians. How did the crash occur? The crash occurred amid high tensions in West Asia and shortly after Tehran launched missiles at bases in Iraq housing U.S. troops. But there was no […]
NORTHEAST GAS PIPELINE GRID GETS GOVERNMENT FUNDING
Why in news? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 8th January approved a ₹5,559 crore viability gap funding for the proposed Northeast Gas Grid. (Gas Pipeline) Details The 1,656-km North-East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid will connect Guwahati in Assam to major cities in the region such as Itanagar, Dimapur, Kohima, Imphal, Aizwal, Agartala, Shillong, […]
CABINET APPROVES ORDINANCE ENABLING FDI IN COAL MINING
Why in news? On 8th January 2019 The Union Cabinet, approved an ordinance to amend two laws to ease mining rules, enabling foreign direct investment (FDI) in coal mining. Details The ordinance amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, and Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015. The ordinance will amend the current […]
TRUMP BACKS AWAY FROM FURTHER CONFLICT AFTER IRAN HITS U.S. TROOPS
Why in news? U.S. President Donald Trump Backing away from further conflict, said on 8th January 2020, that Iranian missile strikes on bases in Iraq had not harmed any U.S. troops stationed there and damage was minimal, an outcome he said showed Tehran wanted to prevent an escalation into conflict. Iranian Forces fired missiles at […]
8th January – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Design flaws with the post of CDS Amidst a tragedy, an opportunity Capping prices of non-scheduled drugs is a bad idea DESIGN FLAWS WITH THE POST OF CDS Why in news? The Chief of Defence Staff, apart from being the head of the Department of Military Affairs, will also be the Permanent Chairman of […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 8 January 2020
Contents: 4 Nirbhaya case convicts to be hanged Genome sequencing of Indian cobra HighRadius: A business Unicorn of 2020 Cutting Expenditure to curb deficit Nation pension scheme GOCO MODEL to identify industry partners NETSCOFAN 4 NIRBHAYA CASE CONVICTS TO BE HANGED Why in news? All four convicts in the December 16, 2012, Nirbhaya gangrape and […]
NATIONAL PENSION SCHEME
Why in news? Only 10 lakhs employees are covered under the NPS as per assessment by PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority ) Details about NPS National Pension Scheme (NPS) is a government-sponsored pension scheme. It was launched in January 2004 for government employees. In 2009, it was opened to all sections. The scheme […]
4 NIRBHAYA CASE CONVICTS TO BE HANGED
Why in news? All four convicts in the December 16, 2012, Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case will be hanged on January 22,2020 at 7 a.m. inside Tihar jail Justice Verma Committee Justice Verma Committee was constituted to recommend amendments to the Criminal Law so as to provide for quicker trial and enhanced punishment for criminals […]
PIB 7th January
Contents: India to be a global hub of higher learning IBBI amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India INDIA TO BE A GLOBAL HUB OF HIGHER LEARNING Why in news? The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu called for making India a global hub of higher learning and scholarship and urged Universities, […]