NASA tests launch-abort system for its moon mission
NASA carried out a successful test of a launch-abort system for the Orion capsule designed to take U.S. astronauts to the Moon.
Pakistan cracks down on Hafiz Saeed amid growing international pressure
Pakistani authorities announced a crackdown against Hafiz Saeed, leader of the group blamed for deadly attacks on Mumbai in 2008, amid growing international pressure to act against militant groups.
India says Iran oil imports not stopped
Recent statement from government indicating that there is still some confusion in India’s position on stopping oil imports from Iran in line with sanctions by the United States.
Construction in Aravalis Questioned
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a joint report from the Centre and the Haryana government on a plea seeking action against construction of police lines in the forest land of Aravalis.
Electoral Reforms
A debate on poll reforms was held in Rajya Sabha with opposition accusing the Govt of misusing social media, EVM’s and electoral bonds.
Now courts verdict in vernacular languages
The Supreme Court will launch a software application which will not only translate its judgments but also will provide summaries of the apex court’s verdicts into all vernacular languages.
Hike in MSP for kharif crops
Governemnt has hiked the minimum support price (MSP) for paddy by less than 4% to ₹1,815 per quintal for the 2019-20 season.
Panel to review core investment companies
The Reserve Bank of India constituted a working group to review regulatory guidelines and supervisory framework applicable to core investment companies (CICs).
Base Erosion and Profits Shifting (BEPS)
The government ratified the international agreement to curb base erosion and profits shifting (BEPS).
Lithium-ion giga units
Government think-tank NITI Aayog has proposed the establishment of giga factories in India for the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries in the next couple of years.