Taxes on jet fuel choking airlines: IATA Why in news? Taxes on jet fuel in India along with lack of competition for fuel suppliers at airports is strangling the lifeblood from the airlines, International...
What India, Cyprus vow to curb money laundering Why in news? India and Cyprus signed two agreements on combating money laundering and cooperation in the field of environment as President Ram Nath Kovind met...
U.S., India may not sign security pact at 2+2 meet Why in news? 2+2 dialogue between India and the USA is scheduled to be held on the 6th of September. What is 2+2 Dialogue?...
Project Navlekha Why in news? Google has unveiled Project Navlekha to make online content relevant for more Indian users especially in local languages. About Project Navlekha Google is using its expertise in artificial intelligence...
e-cigarettes Why in news? In a move to protect health risks to children, adolescents and women of reproductive age, the health ministry has asked states to ban Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) including e-cigarettes,...
Regulations for Drones Why in news? The government has announced the Drone Regulations 1.0. These regulations will enable the safe, commercial usage of drones starting December 1, 2018. They are intended to enable visual...
Railways to mark Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary All coaches of the Indian Railways will now display the logo of the Swachch Bharat project and the national flag as part of the national transporter’s plans...
FSSAI notifies standards for honey & its products Why in news? The regulator FSSAI has come out with food safety standards for honey and its products, in a bid to curb adulteration. What are...
NCRB to track complaints on sexual violence Why in news? A high-level meeting was recently convened to discuss recommendations on ways to curb “sexual violence” videos involving women and children. What was decided in...
NOTA (None of the above) Why in new? The Supreme Court scrapped the use of NOTA (none of the above) option for Rajya Sabha polls, saying it would usher back the “Satan of defections.”...
