Southern Zonal Council Why in news? The 28th meeting of the Southern Zonal Council was recently held under the Chairmanship of the Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru. About zonal councils Zonal...
Call for policy, action in diabetes prevention, management Why in news? The Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 which was released recently points out that the prevalence of diabetes has increased more rapidly in...
Right to be forgotten Why in news? Justice BN Srikrishna Committee’s draft Personal Data Protection Bill 2018 is introducing a new right — the right to be forgotten, to remove very old, irrelevant and...
Delhi launches doorstep delivery of govt. Services Why in news? After months of planning, the Delhi government launched its ambitious project to deliver public services at the doorstep of residents. Details From driving licences...
COMCASA to help keep a watch over Indian Ocean Why in news? India and the U.S. on September 6 signed the foundational or enabling agreement COMCASA on the side-lines of the inaugural 2+2 dialogue....
SC bats for minor rape survivors Why in news? The Supreme Court ordered that minor survivors of rape or sexual assault will get compensation on par with women victims. Details The apex court extended...
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?...
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...
