Atomic restrictions imposed by the Iran nuclear deal

ATOMIC RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY THE IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: Iran Nuclear Deal, Why imposed a restriction, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Use of Uranium News Flash Parties to Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal are meeting in Vienna. The meeting is in response to an escalation in tensions between Iran and the West that included confrontations at sea and Tehran’s breaches of the accord. Some of the key restrictions…

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‘Odisha Rasagola’ gets Geographical Indication Tag

‘ODISHA RASAGOLA’ GETS GI TAG For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: Odisha Rasagola – dessert, GI tags – benefits & advantages News Flash The Rasagola, a popular dessert of Odisha, has received the geographical indication tag from the Registrar of Geographical Indication. The area of production of Odisha Rasagola has been shown in all 30 districts. Highlights The registration was conferred to ‘Odisha Rasagola’ under Section 16(I) or of authorized Section 17(3)(c)…

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CISF launched online encyclopaedia – Securitypedia

SECURITYPEDIA The Central Industrial Security Force launched an online encyclopaedia — Securitypedia. It incorporates a wide gamut of security-related practices across the globe. It is a static website containing data archives. CISF officials can contribute by writing blogs on professional issues. It has been developed as a repository of knowledge and contains extensive information on technical learning, CISF manuals, case studies, technical compendium, etc. There is also a feature in Securitypedia — CISF Tube…

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A commission constituted for Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland

REGISTER OF INDIGENOUS INHABITANTS OF NAGALAND For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: RIIN, Banuo Z. Jamir Commission, Task assigned News Flash The Nagaland government constituted a commission to frame the modalities of creating the Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland. Commission to submit its report within three months The Commission would be headed by retired Chief Secretary Banuo Z. Jamir. Task assigned The commission would recommend the eligibility criteria to be an…

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World Health Organisation recommended HIV drug Dolutegravir (DTG)

HIV DRUG DOLUTEGRAVIR (DTG) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended the use of the HIV drug dolutegravir (DTG). It is safe for pregnant women and those of childbearing potential. Initial studies had highlighted a possible link between DTG and neural tube defects (birth defects of the brain and spinal cord) in infants born to women using the drug at the time of conception. New data comparing the efficacy and safety of DTG and…

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Arrow-3 systems Exoatmospheric Hypersonic Anti-Ballistic Missile

ARROW-3 SYSTEMS Israel and the United States have successfully carried out tests of a ballistic missile interceptor in Alaska. The Arrow system is partly financed by the United States. It was developed and produced by Israeli Aerospace Industries in partnership with Boeing. Features Arrow-3 is intended to serve as Israel’s highest-altitude missile interception system. Systems for intercepting incoming missiles at lower altitudes also exist. It provides exo-atmospheric interception of ballistic missiles, including intercontinental…

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Indian sand artist wins People’s Choice Award in US

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD IN U.S. Sudarsan Pattnaik (Indian sand artist and Padma Awardee) has won the People’s Choice Award at a prestigious sand sculpting festival in the US. He participates in the 2019 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival in Boston, Massachusetts. He won the People’s Choice Award for his sand sculpture ‘Stop Plastic Pollution, Save Our Ocean’. People’s Choice Award The E! People’s Choice Awards, formerly known as the People’s Choice Awards,…

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India will launch its ambitious ‘Deep Ocean Mission’ by October

INDIA’S DEEP OCEAN MISSION For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: Deep Ocean Mission, Highlights, Features & Significances News Flash India will launch its ambitious ‘Deep Ocean Mission’ by October. Highlights The mission will untapped 75,000 sq km of area in international waters to tap vast marine resources. Underwater robotics and ‘manned’ submersibles are key components of the Mission. It is one of the transformative ideas of the government’s 100-day programmes. The mission…

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GST rate cut on Electric Vehicles from 12 percent to 5 percent

GST RATE CUT ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: GST rate changes, Electric vehicles, Significance, Challenges News Flash The Central government announced GST rate reduction for electric vehicles, chargers and charging stations. The changes shall come into effect from August 1, 2019. Highlights The 36th GST Council Meeting recommended a reduction of GST rate on all-electric vehicles from 12 percent to 5 percent. The GST rate on the charger/…

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International Tiger Day – 29 July 2019

INTERNATIONAL TIGER DAY – 29 July 2019 For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: International Tiger Day, Census report of tigers, Future threat to tigers, Royal Bengal Tiger News Flash It is also known as Global Tiger Day. Every year, July 29 is celebrated as International Tiger Day. Its objective is to raise awareness about the decline of wild tiger numbers and to encourage the work of Tiger conservation. The Day was first established…

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