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RSTV: MOTOR VEHICLE ACT: LIFE V/S FINES Introduction: Several states have decided not to implement the new Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act citing steep penalties. Some states said it would overburden people while others said it would lead to higher levels of corruption. The Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari differed from what unconvinced states had …
RSTV: IN DEPTH- THE OZONE LAYER Introduction: September 16th every year is marked as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. On this day 32 years ago, 45 countries signed a treaty to phase out the use of the substances that harm or deplete the ozone layer, however all 197 countries …
RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- INDIA- ASEAN FTA Introduction: India and the 10-member ASEAN have agreed to initiate a review of the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) in goods to make it “more user-friendly, simple and trade facilitative”. India is not happy about the fact that its trade deficit with ASEAN has widened significantly since …
RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- SEDITION LAW AND DEBATE Introduction: A legal opinion sought by the Centre on a Law Commission report on the British era sedition law has stated that “Section 124A – sedition as interpreted by the Supreme Court is necessary”. In short, it is unlikely that the IPC section on sedition is …
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RSTV: POLICY WATCH- NATIONAL RESOURCE EFFICIENCY POLICY Introduction: The Ministry released Draft National Resource Efficiency Policy envisions a future with environmentally sustainable and equitable economic growth, resource security, healthy environment (air, water and land), and restored ecosystems with rich ecology and biodiversity. The Draft National Resource Efficiency Policy is guided by the principles of …
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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- PM AT EASTERN ECONOMIC FORUM Introduction: Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum at Vladivostok, Prime Minister Modi while unveiling the “Act Far East” policy, extended 1 billion dollar Line of Credit to Russia’s Far East. The Prime Minister also reiterated that India will walk shoulder-to-shoulder with Russia, its time-tested friend, …
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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- INDIA AFRICA PARTNERSHIP Introduction: Africa is world’s second largest continent both in terms of land and population with 55 countries which account for about 15 percent of world’s population. India and Africa have a long and rich history of interaction marked by cultural, economic and political exchanges based on the …
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RSTV: IN DEPTH- CHANDRAYAAN 2- BIG TAKEAWAYS Introduction: It’s been over six days that Chandrayaan -2’s lander Vikram lost contact with its ground stations. But the Indian Space Research Organisation has not lost hope. The space agency’s team is making all efforts to restore communication with the lander at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network …
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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- CHALLENGES IN TELECOM SECTOR Introduction: The Department of Telecommunications has asked the finance ministry to offer some GST-related relief to telcos and to bring down import duties of network equipment, but the ministry is not considering any other company specific relief measures as sought by Vodafone Idea. Speaking to reporters, telecom …
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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- BIG BANK REFORMS Introduction: Half a century after the nationalisation of banks , the centre govt has now announced a mega plan to merge 10 public sector banks in to four large entities . This will bring down the total number public Sector Banks in the country to 12 from …
RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- RISING OCEANS, SINKING CITIES Introduction: Oceans act as a sponge for the ill effects of the climate change by absorbing heat and CO2 generated by greenhouse gas emissions. However these same oceans are likely to unleash their wrath on a global scale. According to a draft report of United Nations …
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RSTV: INDIA’S WORLD: INDIA & G7 SUMMIT Introduction: The G7 summit addressed a host of issues from climate change to India’s membership for the Nuclear Suppliers’ groups (NSG) and the global trade, taxation mechanism for technology companies among others. But the big focus was also on India’s move to do away with Article 370 …
RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- FLOODS AND RIVER LINKING Introduction: Some northern Indian states could receive rainfall during the next 4-5 days, but monsoon activity could be subdued in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra’s interiors, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in the next 3-4 days, the India Meteorological Department said on Sunday. After recording above …
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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- INDO-PACIFIC: STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE Introduction: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who was on a two day visit to Russia has said that Indo Pacific is one of the new concepts and approaches thrown up by the changing world. With various countries and international forums using the term Indo Pacific in their …
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RSTV: IN DEPTH- NRC (NATIONAL REGISTER OF CITIZENS) Introduction: On 31st August, the updated National Registry of Citizens was released in Assam after a Supreme Court deadline. Of the 3.3 crore applicants, 3.11 crore figured in the final citizens’ list, while about 19 lakh residents were excluded. This led to protests about an uncertain …
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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- IMPORTANCE OF VOTING Introduction: This year, India celebrated its 9th National Voters Day on January 25. The voters’ day celebration was initiated in 2011 by the then President of India, Pratibha Devi Patil, on the 61st foundation day of Election Commission of India. Established in 1950, the Election Commission of …
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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- RBI’S SURPLUS FUND Introduction: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to transfer 1.76 Lakh crore rupees in dividend and surplus reserve to the govt. This came after the RBI board accepted the recommendations of Bimal Jalan committee on transfer of excess reserve funds to the govt. The total amount …
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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- TAPPING OVERSEAS INDIANS Introduction: Prime Minister Narendra Modi described NRIs as India’s brand ambassadors and said they were the symbols of the country’s capabilities. The prime minister was inaugurating the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas convention in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi. The theme of this year’s convention was ‘role of …
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RSTV: IN DEPTH- BLUE REVOLUTION Introduction: Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu on Friday inaugurated the fifth edition of the Aqua Aquaria India in Hyderabad. It’s an event that’s held every year. This time, the theme was ‘Taking Blue Revolution to India’s Hinterland’. The Blue Revolution is part of the Government’s efforts to promote fishing as an allied …
RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- ERADICATING POVERTY Introduction: India may have reduced extreme poverty far more effectively than most of us are aware of. The last official data is eight years old. In 2011, 268 million people were surviving on less than $1.90 a day, the World Bank measure for extreme poverty. According to the …
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