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Jun 26, 2017

Indian Army Expedites Buying Military Hardware

The Army has decided to fast-track procurement of UAVs, infantry combat vehicles and other military platforms for use by its troops in UN peacekeeping missions after the global body expressed unhappiness over poor quality of equipment used by the Indian soldiers.
A report by the UN pointed out poor maintenance and serviceability of equipment and platforms used by the Indian troops and held back a reimbursement amount of Rs. 338 crore.
Following the report, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt General Sarath Chand has been given full financial powers to procure the required equipment and platforms so that they can be given to Indian troops serving in various conflict-ridden places.

Most Peaceful Polls in Six Decades

According to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Karbi Anglong, one of the most volatile regions in Assam, has witnessed the most peaceful elections to an autonomous body in more than six decades.
The recently concluded election to the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), comprising the two districts of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong, has been termed as the most peaceful polls held since 1952, when the council was created under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

Jun 25, 2017

New Airport in Greater Noida

According to aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Rajum the government cleared the proposal for setting up a new airport in Jewar in Greater Noida.
The first phase of the airport - Noida International Airport - is expected to cost Rs. 10,000 crore.

India and Portugal Sign 11 Pacts

India and Poryugal have signed 11 agreements ranging from science and technology, education, anti-terrorism, climate, among others, after their talks.
Both the countries also announced a four-million-euros joint fund to bolster research in science and technology.
The agreements signed included cooperation in outer space, double taxation avoidance, nano technology, improving cultural ties, youth and sports, higher education and scientific research, and Portugal-India business hub and Indian Chamber of Commerce.

India's NSG Membership Bid Stalled Again

The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) has once again failed to arrive at a decision on India's application for its membership due to the continued objection by China on certain technical grounds.
China, a key member of the NSG, has been stridently opposing India's bid primarily on the grounds that New Delhi is not a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Jun 24, 2017

India Has Voted against the UK

India has voted against the UK to back of a UN General Assembly resolution seeking the International Court of Justice's opinion on the decades-long dispute between Britain and Mauritius over a strategic island in the Indian Ocean.
In a diplomatic blow to Britain, the General Assembly yesterday voted by 94 to 15 to ask the Hague-based court to examine the legal status of the Chagos Archipelago, which Mauritius maintains is part of its territory that has been unlawfully claimed by the UK since 1965.

AIADMK to Support NDA Presidential Nominee

AIADMK (Amma) faction leader T. T. V. Dhinakaran announced his camp's support to NDA's candidate Ram Nath Kovind for the presidential poll.
Dhinakaran made the announcement as per the orders of jailed party chief V. K. Sasikala, and said that all the MPs in the faction as well as MLAs in the Assemblies of both Tamil Nadu and Puducherry will support Kovind in the election.

Jun 23, 2017

Open Defecation Free States

Uttarakhand and Haryana have become the fourth and fifth Open Defecation Free (ODF) states of India under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
The two states joined the league of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Kerala, which were the first three states to be declared ODF.
With the total number of ODF states now rising to five, over 2 lakh villages and 147 districts have been declared Open Defacation Free across the country.

Opposition’s Presidential Candidate

Former Lok Sabha speaker and senior Congress leader Meira Kumar, a Dalit, is the Opposition's candidate to take on NDA nominee Ram Nath Kovind for Presidential election.
She is the daughter of freedom fighter Jagjivan Ram, an experienced leader and has served in various capacities.

Jun 22, 2017

International Yoga Day Celebrations on June 21

The International Yoga day is celebrated annually on June 21 since its inception in 2015. PM Narendra Modi in his UN address had suggested date as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares special significance in many parts of the world. This year, Lucknow hosted the main event in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated, along with other 50,000 people. The NDMC had organised the Delhi edition of the event at Connaught place. The first yoga celebration in the country was organised at the Rajpath in New Delhi, in which representatives of 191 countries had participated. The event made it to the Guinness World Records. Last year the main event was held in Chandigarh.

Juster to be the America’s New Ambassador to India

Kenneth I Juster, a top aide of US President Donald Trump, is set to be America’s new Ambassador to India. Juster is the Deputy Assistant to the US President for International Economic Affairs. He would replace Richard Verma if nominated and confirmed by the Senate.

UBER CEO Resigns under Pressure

The resignation of Uber Technologies Inc. chief executive officer (CEO) Travis Kalanick—who was a big backer of the company’s moneylosing India business—may cause uncertainty in the short term at Uber India and boost Ola’s chances of retaining its market leadership. Kalanick’s resignation, prompted by investor pressure, came after a wide-ranging probe into Uber’s practices on tackling issues such as sexual harassment at the company and the professionalism and ethics of its leaders.

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