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Articles:

Censorship
MTCR
National Civil Aviation Policy
Selected Articles from Various Newspapers & Journals

Current Affairs:

National Issues

Finan ce minister says all states supporting the GST
Amid the spiralling prices of pulses, the Centre decided to sell turvia mobile vans
What constitutes office of profit
HC of Bombay clears Udta Punjab Movie
A fresh transgression by Chinese troops into Indian territory
President refused to give assent to legislation that protects 21 AAP MLAs
Pulses to be imported to keep prices in check
India seeking help from Rusia for NSG
At least 50 people were killed by a gunman at a gay night club in Florida
A renewed push for GST will be seen in this session
Union to form committees for environmental fallout of vehicular pollution
Election for 27 seats of Upper house concluded
Raw footage of JNU found authentic
High Court of Bombay to give order on Udta Punjab Movie on 13th
High court of Kerala stayed the directive of NGT
India hopes to get the support of China for NSG membership
More than one lakh people loose life in road accidents
Street view of Google denied permission
India working hard to get support for NSG
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed joint session of the U.S. Congress
India has further liberalised the visa regime for Chinese citizens
Monsoon arrives in western coast
Union government working on suite of Bt cotton genes
US handed over Chola age Ganesha idol
Govt wants to develop Sabarimala as international pilgrim centre
EC wants amendment to Representation of the people act
Switzerland supports India’s bid to NSG
PM Modi signed seven agreements in Qatar
Civil services topper advices to read newspaper regularly
Swati Mahadik wife of Col. Yashwant Mahadik starts army training
PM gets highest civilian honour of Afghanistan
Above normal rainfall in pre-monsoon season
Gaumukh has retreated by over 3 kilometres since 1817
Civil aviation ministry for better costumer benefits
In a verdict against police excesses, SC says it is against dignity
Draft legislation says citizens have a right to safe water
ISRO looks for satellite system vendors
Clashes in Mathura leads to big voilence
MyGov.in asking peoples opinion regarding government
In order to contain the spread of ballistic missiles, India joined The Hague Code
Home Ministry signed an agreement with Terrorist Screening Center of the U.S.
Govt hiked MSP for pulses
Govt would have consultation with seed companies for new policy
Thai authorities found 40 dead tiger cubs in a freezer at the Tiger Temple
More casualties reported in Central Ammunition Depot fire
Sixteen men were killed in a massive fire at the Army’s Central Ammunition Depot
PM increased the retirement age for doctors of central services to 65 years
The Indian Navy gets new chief and vice-chief
Around 53% fail in 10th exam in Bihar
Athirappally hydel power project facing protest
President takes account of attack on African nationals
Closest images of Pluto sent by New Horizons
Patients going breast cancer surgery need less painkilling medication now
India's diplomatic situation with Africa still tensed
World highest Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon
First-of-its-kind multiple organ transplant in U.S.
PM points out good work done by the government
Subramanian committee came up with recommendation for new education policy
PM Modi tried his hand in traditional Khasi drum in Meghalaya visit
Indian Railways to come up with Clone trains
Despite difficulties Kaveri engine still on radar
The Indian Air Force test-fired a land-attack version of BrahMos, in the western sector
Defence minister says Tejas would be the mainstay of the Indian Air Force
T.S.R. Subramanian committee submitted its report to the HRD Ministry
Kerala exchequer to loose significant amount due to NGT orders
Apex court allowed salvagers Girone to go to Italy
PM appeal to every section for women empowerment
Apex court asks centre to frame uniform policy for financial compensation of rape victims
One of the strongest El Niño in the history ended
Assocham study says India discards 18.5 lakh tones of e-waste annually
Govt does not agree with SC’s estimate about judges vacancy
Modi to address joint session of congress in US
President gave his assent to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test ordinance
21st edition of the European Union Film Festival in India
Rain in North India will be good for crop
IT dept to ‘name and shame’ taxpayers who have above one crore default
India and Iran signed various agreements including to develop chahbahar port
Kochi Special Circuit Bench of NGT prohibited older diesel vehicles
The Centre has told States to withdraw less pictorial warning tobacco product
India is looking to expand cooperation with the Iran
Kiran Bedi to become the LG of Puduchery
Gaya-model lantern in Colombo
UP government encouraging farmers to grow oilseeds
Mann ki baat focuses on forest conservation and saving water
Apple chief executive discusses sensitive issues with PM
President is seeking clarifications on NEET
Artificial waterfall near Jog falls has raised ecological concerns
India may become part of Tibetan rail network
Union brings ordinance against SC NEET order
Bangalore-based Medgenome committed to sequence 100,000 Asian genomes
Global Environmental Outlook report shows risks due to sea rise
Egypt flight from Paris to Cairo crashed into the Mediterranean sea
India led the way for ‘Red Line Campaign’ for antibiotics packaging
Another month breaks temperature record
Report shows sexual abuse is frequent in India
Tim Cook makes first visit to India
IMD warns of intensifying Cyclonic activity
Ahead of China visit President calls for all out fight against terrorism
Muslim women moved to court against triple talaq
Centre is looking to make a bank of all its land holdings
Geospatial Information regulation Bill turned into diplomatic war
PM Modi could make Afghanistan visit after Iran
Associate banks of SBI began merger with SBI
Govt wants Christian Michel extradited
Meeting between stakeholders involved in cleaning of Ganga called by NGT
Spaceplane launch by ISRO
Ken-betwa project poses danger to ecology according experts
IMD says arrival of monsoon to be delayed
Payment to Iran still un resolved
India test fired indigenous supersonic interceptor missile
Amended FCRA will allow foreign companies to fund NGOs and Political parties

International Issues

US appeals court upheld Open Internet regulations
IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed in a raid in Syria says reports
UN expresses concern over targeted killing in Bangladesh
Islamic state claims responsibility for Orlando shooting
David cameron warns against Brexit
Bangladesh Government started Nationwide crackdown on ultra's
Thirteen top Britain scientists against Brexit
Chinese President might visit Nepal this year
German Chancellor wants Britain to stay in EU
U.S. has asked Pak to ensure that its territory is not used for planning attacks in India
Hillary Clinton gets Obama’s support
Pakistan accuses India of derailing talks
Chinese media downplays Beijing-Washington strategic dialogue
Syria’s President plans to take away every part from IS
Chinese media criticises India’s Chabahar deal
Another Communal attack in Bangladesh
Hillary Clinton officially secures Democratic nominations
Former Maldives President jailed for 10 years
International Atomic Energy Agency worried about North Korea
Kerry warned against provocative and destabilising act in South-China Sea
Coalition fighting in Yemen rejects UN report
The eighth edition of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue
U.S. Department of State released 2015 report on terrorism
Nepali soldiers kicked off efforts to partially drain glacial lake
Committee on constitutional supports autonomousunits for Muslims and Tamils
The committee on constitutional reforms come up with Bill of rights in Sri Lanka
Shangri-La Dialogue to start
German passed resolution terming massacre of Armenians as genocide
Pak army says U.S. drone strikes in Pakistani territory are regrettable and must stop
The UN children’s fund issued warning to Iraqi troops and IS militants for children
NIIT to provide training to 50000 Chinese students
About $13 million in bitcoins will be auctioned in Australia
Dalai Lama says refugees in Europe should eventually return to home countries
US says Euro 2016 soccer tournament will present “potential targets for terrorists”
Iraqi forces pressing advantage against IS
Britain's PM calls against Brexit
Former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre sentenced to life
UNHCR says more than 500 people died off Syria this week
Breakaway Taliban faction willing to hold peace talks with the Afghan government
India gets big diplomatic success
US asked Pakistan to go after terrorists
US again reiterates its support for India’s bid for NSG
US President paid moving tribute to victims of the first atomic bomb
Russian President in Greece to reinforce their relationship
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee promises to increase oil and gas production
Clear discussions on boundary negotiations between India and China
Donald Trump gets required delegates for nominations
President begins his Chinese visit
Pakistan condemns drone attack on Pakistan’s soil
Indian investment in Chabahar port assessed positively
The political crisis in Kathmandu escalated further
President Maithripala Sirisena will be the first leader of Sri Lanka in the G-7 summit
US President’s Vietnam visit to give push to his Asia orientation
France looking to solve the Israel-Palestine issue
US house passed amendment to National defence authorisation act
China threatening to suspend talks with Taiwan
India to raise visa curb issue with Canada
Wreckage from EgyptAir plane found in Mediterranean
Sri Lanka facing big floodproblem
Moscow's Joint air strike in Syria proposal rejected by US
US President to visit Vietnam and Japan
Seventh anniversary of end of Eelam war observed
Syria regime takes back key town
Hillary Clinton closer to getting nominations
US senate allowed sept 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia
Maldives cuts ties with Iran
White House says blocking aid to Pak could complicate bilateral ties
A conference on typeface process between Israel and Palestine postponed
Sykes-Picot pact completes hundred years
China says US to stay away from the continent affairs
World powers are ready to arm Libya
Obama will be the only U.S. President to serve two terms with nation at war
Chinese ‘Guam killer’ can attack 5500 km away
Deadly IS attack on Yemen

India & The World

Shanghai Cooperation Agreement may provide route to NSG
Obama administration named Indo-US ties as “Modi Doctrine”
India, Japan and US started Malabar exercise
UNGA meet set the world on course to end HIV by 2030
India gets more support for its bid to NSG
On defence and cooperation US and India have made great strides
India is likely to ask African countries to relax commitment to the Pelindaba Treaty
India- Japan nuclear deal facing difficulties
Modi, Obama discusses important Paris climate deal, missile treaty
India and Switzerland agreed to tackle the problem of black money
India and Singapore held the inaugural Singapore-India Defence Ministers’ Dialogue
India looking for port facility in Paira, Bangladesh
US to support India’s bid to NSG
India in favour of a fair and reasonable settlement of boundary question
First round of discussions under Maritime security dialogue between India and US

Economy

WPI rose to 0.8 per cent in May from (-) 2.20 per cent
The model GST law brings all e-commerce transactions under GST
Govt to review prize rise
Consumer Price Index accelerated to 5.76 per cent in May
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlined his thoughts on the LinkedIn buy
Central Bank revised the norms for banks to undertake debt restructuring
Public sector banks have increased their presence across the country
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Exim Bank looking to disburse $10 billion to Africa in the next three years
Remittances take a hit due to falling oil prices
The government is signing long term crude deals at discounted prices
Among the 12 Major Ports, Mormugao Port occupied the top slot
A revolutionary new way of tackling climate change developed
Renewable energy sector has for the first time surpassed hydro power generation
Manufacturing contracted 3.1 percent
RBI Governor asks for better coordination among countries
Food Ministry proposes 25 % duty on sugar export
India has surpassed Japan in oil-consumption
Inflation to average 5 % in 2016-17
RBI keeps rates unchanged
India will submit proposal on Trade facilitation in services to WTO
Real Estate Investment Trusts to be made more attractive
Public sector banks will be empowered and protected from witch-hunting says FM
TRAI seeks views on in-building access for telecom operators
Foreign investment banks are fast losing turf to their Indian counterparts
New base year for IIP and WPI by year end
Study shows that India's black economy contracting
Institutional framework for better collection and analysis of services data
India Post gets the nod for starting payments bank
IMF clears bailout package for Sri Lanka
National Aviation policy to come soon
Govt gets in-principle approval for Farzad-B gas project of Iran
Govt to provide 17000 crores for grid connected solar rooftop systems
Central Bank focuses on cyber security policy
Government plans to set up 250 small agro-processing cluster
OPEC did not change production after recovery
The Cabinet approved amending public sector recruitment rules
The government is considering an ‘outcome-linked’ payment package for NIIF CEO
Government to come out with MSME policy
India maintains its position of fastest growing major economy
Core sector growth remained positive for the fifth consecutive month
Credit rating agency Fitch says public sector banks credit profile worrisome
India’s global competitiveness rank rose three notches to 41 from a year ago
With the increased vigil of SEBI, P-Notes investment at 20 months low
Govt mulling over local sourcing norms for Apple
Start-up backs new e-learning model
To encourage solar power generators a policy on solar zones
Cloud Technology is improving the experience
Certain changes might be required for Bankruptcy code
Transition to Bharat Stage VI norms a big challenge to industries
Twitter considering roll out of Twitter Seva to other countries
FDI inflow recorded $40 billion
The Centre is set to regulate private employment agencies
Tata group made foray into eco mercy throug TataCLiQ.com
India to WTO Dispute Settlement Body for adjudicating its dispute with the U.S.
Food processing sector to attract more FDI
RBI governor says China may face sharp slowdown
Cabinet approved the first-ever policy for capital goods sector
Govt to auction small and marginal oil fields
IOR nations decided to evolve mechanism on Special Economic Zones
Govt. aims at top 30 slot for ease of doing business
India needs to tighten security norms to deal with the threats that cybercrime
RBI warned banks to be on guard against misuse of jan dhan account
Govt. relaxes licence fees for India-controlled ships
Benefits of lower prices will be extended to medium and long-term as well
RBI governor says speeding up structural reforms is politically difficult
RBI Governor pitches for better business environment
FM reiterates need for greater competition sectors such as public transport
Money earned through corrupt practices not with in black money scheme
Bank Board Bureau is working out an intermediate mechanism for NPAs
Apple opened its first development centre in India to work on Apple Maps
TRAI issued a consultation paper on free data
The hybrid annuity model is beginning to find some traction
Consolidation of associates of SBI will help in global sized institutions
Anti-dumping duty imposed on seamless tubes, steel pipes
Govt increased age for drawing pension
A system similar to Tatkal to expedite examination of patent
Govt is finding it difficult to identify members for NPA of public sector bank
Gross market borrowing of the state Govt to increase
WPI move out of deflationary territory after 17 months
World Bank approves $625 million loan for rooftop solar power
FM ruled out any depletion of FDI due to imposition of capital gains tax
SC to decide on validity of levy on miners

Science & Technology

Australian Great Barrier Reef rodent, the first mammal lost due to climate change
Mars Orbiters have for the first time found a seasonal dust storm pattern
Study suggests France flood are related to Global warning
Using satellite based method NASAcame up with new pollution source
3D printing technology getting better
New Biochip for cancer detection
Actions on Air Quality reports says airr pollution is rising
Solar storms may have provided the crucial energy needed to warm Earth
India takes baby steps towards developing a reusable launch vehicle
CSE puts alarming report on bread
Digitising data on ‘stolen’ Buddhist relics
Barack Obama will not apologise for the atomic bombing of Hiroshima
New research opens many possibilities
NASA led study found out contrast about Antarctica and Arctic ice cover
Hypersonic test flight promises to shrink world
Nuclear capable indigenously developed Prithvi-II missile test-fired