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Sri Lanka Crisis Deepens As 26 Cabinet Ministers Resigns; PM Rajapaksa Still In Power

Sonia SolankiApril 4, 20220

Sri Lanka's crisis is intensifying as the whole cabinet resigns amid the financial turmoil. But the PM Rajapaksa stays in power despite facing backlash and huge criticism from the common people. Lanka's crisis can be easily touted as one of the worst economic crises since its independence. Total 26 cabinet ministers resigns except the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the PM Mahinda Rajapaksa. In order to maintain the situation, communication facilities are barred like social media platforms, news media agencies etc. Though the restrictions were lifted later by the government. The Lanka Disaster One of the main causes of the disaster is the crumbling economy which led to the major fuel crisis in Lanka. As the crisis kept deepening with more and more shortage of fuel it led to power...

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Why To Celebrate Chetak, Cheetah Helicopter In Services? Army Wives Raise Concerns

Pooja YadavApril 4, 20220

Wives of Army officers have claimed serious concerns over 42 Chetak and Cheetah helicopters that have crashed between 2001 and 2014, killing around 80 officers. Whereas, the defence ministry has planned a grand show to celebrate the services of Chetak. One set of people who will definitely not be applauding the upcoming April 2 jubilee salutations commemorating the commissioning of Chetak light utility helicopters into the Indian Air Force in 1962 is going to be the military Wives Agitation Group. .According to the government’s Press Information Bureau, the congratulatory event at Air Force Station Hakimpet in Hyderabad later on, to memorialise Chetak’s induction into service six decades earlier, is going to be presided over by defence minister Rajnath Singh and attended by Air C...

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CBI Authenticity, Reliability Is Under Question; Need Independent Umbrella Institution: CJI Ramana

Sonia SolankiApril 4, 20220

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) N. V. Ramana while delivering the 19th D.P. Kholi Memorial Lecture said that CBI had also come under public scrutiny. The actions and in some cases non-action of the CBI have raised questions on the credibility and modus operandi of one of the prime institutions of India. Ramana said, "We have invested interest in strengthening democracy because we essentially believe in a democratic way of living. We Indians love our freedom. When any attempt has been made to snatch our freedom, our alert citizenry did not hesitate to seize the power back from autocrats. So, it is essential that all the institutions including the police and the investigating bodies uphold and strengthen the democratic values." Why We Need Independent Umbrella Institution? The CJI

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Booster Dose Maybe Necessary For All Adults: ICMR

Sonia SolankiApril 2, 20220

Booster Dose for all adults might be a reality soon. As the ICMR's National Institute of Virology (NIV) Director Priya Abraham said, "Eventually all adults in India may get booster dose but a decision may be taken after evaluation of relevant data by the expert groups and factoring in issues like availability of vaccines." This observation comes after the study of the effect of vaccination post first and second dose. As the antibodies count decreases post the second dose in a time span of eight months. So, a booster dose can give that extra immunity cover to a person against variants of coronavirus. The booster dose is very effective against the Omicron variant too. Why Booster Dose Is Necessary? Every covid vaccine has a tendency to produce antibodies against the virus. But the e...

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Centre Approves Raising And Accelerating MSME Performance By World Bank

Pooja YadavApril 1, 20220

The Union Cabinet has approved the “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance” (RAMP) programme that's also supported by the World Bank and can cost Rs 6,062.45 crore. The newly launched RAMP scheme would commence within the fiscal year 2022-23. The recommendation was made by K V Kamath Committee, U K Sinha Committee and Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PMEAC). The total financial outlay for the RAMP scheme is Rs.6,062.45 crore (USD 808 Million). United Nations agency is providing a loan of Rs.3750 crore (USD 500 Million) for this programme and therefore the remaining Rs.2312.45 crore (USD 308 Million) is being funded by the Central government. This scheme is looking to support various COVID-19 related Recovery and Resilience Interventions of the Ministry of ...

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Electrification Of 741-Km Konkan Railway Stretch Begins

Pooja YadavApril 1, 20220

This project involves electrification of the 741-kilometre stretch will bring about savings of fuel amounting to Rs 150 crore. This project will reduce the dependence on diesel along with ensuring pollution-free, seamless operations. The Indian Railways have plans for 100% electrification of its broad-gauge network by December 2023. Mumbai, the business capital is connected with Mangalore via the Konkan Railway. Not only this but the Konan Railways line passes through Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka along the country’s western coast. The project’s foundation was laid in 2015 with a cost that stands at Rs 1,287 crore. Electrification of railway lines will be done by South Central Railway (SCR) Along with this project, the SCR has also completed 163 kilometres of electrification o...

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Border Agreement Signed Between Assam, Meghalaya; Know Some Key Points

Pooja YadavApril 1, 20220

A border agreement has been signed between Assam and Meghalaya recently. With this newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Meghalaya will gain 18.33 square kilometers and Assam 18.46 sq km out of the entire of 36.79 sq km in 6 out of 12 areas differences were resolved between the 2 states. As far as the MoU is concerned, it was signed between Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, and Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma. Amit Shah, the Union home minister was also present during this signing. The boundary dispute has been happening between both states for an extended period of your time and over the years 50 meetings are conducted to resolve this issue. The MoU is considered to be a full and final agreement with respect to the six areas of differen...

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AFSPA To Be Lifted In Assam, Manipur And Nagaland Districts, Amit Shah Calls it “Historic” Step By PM Modi

Sonia SolankiApril 1, 20220

The AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Powers Act) is to be lifted in districts of 3 North East States. The 3 states include Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland. AFSPA in Assam is lifted from 23 districts completely and in one district it is diluted not abolished. In Manipur 15 districts and in Nagaland 7 districts are free from AFSPA. This information of removing AFSPA releases from the MoH officially. The statement says that under the vision and guidance of PM Modi to bring improved security situation and fast-tracked development, several efforts and agreements to end an insurgency are made possible. This is a "historic" step taken by PM Modi and his government calls, Amit Shah, Home Minister Of India. Lifting AFSPA Will Help NE States : Well AFSPA has always been a controversial issue ov...

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Maharashtra: All COVID-19 Restrictions To Be Removed; Big Decision On Wearing Masks

Gunjan ChaudharyApril 1, 20220

COVID-19 cases are continuously decreasing in India. In view of this, the Maharashtra government has decided to remove all the restrictions applicable in the state. A decision on this was taken in the cabinet meeting held on Thursday. Giving information about this, health minister Rajesh Tope said that from April 2, wearing face masks will be voluntary in the state. That is, now it will be up to the public whether they should wear masks or not. Tope said that this decision was taken in the cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray. Tope said that from Gudi Padwa, the Marathi New Year, all COVID-19 related restrictions under the Epidemic Diseases Act and the Disaster Management Act will be withdrawn. After more than two years in Maharashtra, all pandemic-related restrict...

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‘Will Dissolve Assembly If No-Confidence Motion Is Withdrawn’: Imran Khan

Gunjan ChaudharyApril 1, 20220

The number game of the Opposition is getting stronger amid the ongoing political crisis of Pakistan. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan has proposed that he will dissolve the assembly if the no-confidence motion against him is withdrawn. This information has been given in a report of Pakistan based agency Geo News. The report quoted sources as saying that an important personality has conveyed this message of Imran Khan to the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Shahbaz Sharif. According to sources, this came to the fore in a meeting of opposition leaders ahead of the assembly session to debate the no-confidence motion. Sources have further said that PM Imran Khan has also said that if the opposition parties do not agree to my suggestion, then he is ready to face any

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Calls Drinkers ‘Mahapapi’, ‘Unworthy’

Aditi priya singhApril 1, 20220

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar said such words against the drinkers on Wednesday, hearing that the alcoholic might stop drinking. Nitish Kumar described those who drink alcohol as "mahapapi" (great sinner). After the state assembly passed the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Bill 2022 for the first time to dial in on penalties imposed on "drinkers", CM nitish kumar said in the assembly, "If any Father of the Nation Bapu (Mahatma Gandhi), I do not consider him an Indian." He further said, "Those who do not listen to Bapu are 'mahapapi' and 'maha ayogya' (great sinners and unworthy)." The chief minister further said that according to a survey conducted by the government in Bihar till 2018, 1 crore 74 lakh people stopped drinking alcohol. He said that the state does not b

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CS Rajan Takes Charge As Chairman Of Infrastructure Leasing And Finance Limited

Pooja YadavMarch 31, 20220

CS Rajan has been appointed asA the chairman of Infrastructure Leasing and Finance Ltd (IL&FS) and can start after Uday Kotak’s term ends in the week. CS Rajan has been appointed to the present post for a period of six months. In September 2021, the govt had extended the term of Uday Kotak by six months. The term was extended so continuity can be maintained about the plan being puzzled out for the crisis-struck organization. Uday Kotak is that the chief military officer (CEO) and director of Kotak Mahindra Bank. A debt of around Rs 55,000 crores which is cherish 90 percent of the initial debt of Rs 61,000 crore has been addressed. IL&FS also maintained its forecast that was made earlier of resolving the debt of Rs 61,000 crore, representing 62 percent of the full fund-...

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