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Articles:

New IPR Policy
National Policy on Capital Goods
Brexit
Nuclear Suppliers group
Forest Fire
Selected Articles from Various Newspapers & Journals

Current Affairs:

National Issues

India’s bid to Nuclear Security Group may be opposed by China
Due to malpractices in election poll dates in T. N. Deferred
Defence minister wants $2 billion defence exports in two years
Space-based information system from ISRO for rural development
Apex court upheld pre-constitutional law criminalising defamation
Govt announced the new IPR policy
SC directed Centre and States for better implementation of MGNREGA
SC said free press can't cause injury to an individual’s precious reputation
WHO brings latest air quality report of most polluted cities
Govt requests Interpol for issuance of a Re d Notice
Geospatial bill in current form is likely to be scrapped
Apex court passed guidelines to Union and State for tackling the drought
Low conviction rate under the Protection of women and domestic violence act
Parliamentary standing committee favours bringing national space law early
Fragment of world’s oldest known ground edge axe found in Australia
UPSC declared final result of civil services
Apex court relaxed the verdict on diesel cabs
Govt told in lower house more than 1.5 villages are affected by drought
India’s indigenously built light combat helicopter closer to reality
SC ends uncertainty says NEET is the only way for students
Govt may re-look at the Geospatial Billl
Nepal Govt started the damage control
CJI again reiterate need to improve Judge-population ratio
Nihal Bitla, the country’s first progeria patient, is no more
Introducing a noise net around airfields could save lives and money
After completing visits to Gulf regions, PM to begin outreach to Africa
Prime minister meets Chief ministers of drought affected states
Child rights and You survey shows child marriage is declining but not at very fast pace
Scientists have detected atomic oxygen in the atmosphere of Mars
Supreme Court ordered floor test to end controversy over President’s rule
PM to discuss drought situation with UP, Maharastra and Karnataka CM’s
Death penalty India report says 60 percent death row inmates are first time offenders
Karnataka to build Asia’s first Rice Technology Park
IMD predicts nearly double rainfall in Maharastra this year
Vice-Admiral Sunil Lanba has been appointed as next Chief of Naval Staff
Cross-border treaties to confiscate overseas assets of wilful defaulters
SC refused to reduce the size of pictorial warnings on cigarette
Grading of higher educational institutions in the country is set to be tweaked
NGT quashed environmental clearances around Bellandur-Agara lakes
NTPC asks BSES to pay 1300 crore dues by May 9
Apex court asks Centre to look for the possibility of floor test
Union government approved assistance of 35000 crore for M.H. irrigation sector
NGT issued show-cause notices to both Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
Parliamentary standing committee on defence wants DRDO change itself
Fire in Uttarakhand still continuing after 10 days
Apex court ordered that only taxi’s running with CNG should operate in Delhi
Labour Minister says govt will look to increase min wages
Simhastha Kumbh Mela under way in Ujjain
Justice Chelameswar called for infrastructure to ensure effective implementation of laws
Economically backward class gets 10% reservation in Gujrat
Govt says conducting NEET this year is difficult
Govt declassifies a new batch of Netaji files
Odd-even shows mixed data
Union govt started the process of deportation of Vilay Mallya
Govt is looking to make driving licence and vehicle registration process online
Narendra Modi may address a joint meeting of Congress when he visits the U.S
Delhi govt. moves SC to define its powers
In line with U.S. And U.K. Govt to make sex offenders registry
Detailed survey of Patel community to be taken by Gujrat Govt
Government looking to become more electronic
SC backed the resolve of the banks to go after Vijay Mallya
48 Youths had been arrested for allegiance to IS and for planning attack
Advanced new ship Shoor commissioned
Mobile phones will have button for distress from next year
After recommendation from pay commission Govt looking to make allowances structured
Union government considering to make prescription of generic drugs mandatory
SC slammed M.H. Govt for delay in the grant of licences to conduct dance performances
MEA revoked the passport of Vijay Mallya
CJI broke down at the Chief Ministers and Chief Justices conference
Water conservation became the focus of PM’s Mann Ki Baat
Six new members nominated to upper house
After undertaking from Attorney-General SC kept HC’s order aside
Leaked chapter of draft RCEP shows reduction in access to affordable medicines
Union Minister again advocates river linking across states
Nainital High court quashed Union government’s President’s rule
Govt imposed regulations on surcharge in a cab
Environmentalist R.K. Pachauri stepped down as a member of governing council of TERI
PM to give awards on civil services day
Union government amended bill for fund management related to forest
2016 is the hottest year to date
As a sign of accelerated contact between India and China, President to visit China next
Regional comprehensive economic partnership wants India to cut tariffs
Union is against Tamil Nadu govt proposal related to Rajiv Gandhi assassination
A complete and unconditional roll-back of new PF norms
Centre said all efforts will be put together to bring Kohinoor
ED obtained non-bailable warrant against Mallya
Centre told SC that Kohinoor diamond was given voluntarily to British
Higher number of bore wells along with unscientific use are problems of Maharastra
Thrissur Pooram festival painted the city in vibrant hues
New inscription shedding more light on Buddhism found in Karnataka
Problem of Maharastra is more economic than drought
Travelling in National Highways will be smoother
Talks for Rafale in critical phase
Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) for the cross-border broadcasting initiative
Air quality was logged between moderate and poor levels
Free WiFi at nine more stations
ISRO planning to put 21 commercial satellites
Within days of a request from ED, Govt suspends Vijay Mallya’s diplomatic passport

International Issues

Sri Lankan Govt to tone down emphasis on Eelam war
Venezuela declares emergency
Belgium to take fight against IS into Syria
Nepal on turmoil again
China opens its first deep-sea research institute
Brazilian President suspended
Meeting between India and Bangladesh Foreign Secretary
Trail for impeachment of Dilma Rousseff began
Tension in Bangladesh after Jamaat leader hanging
Obama to become the first US president to visit atomic bomb site
Bangladesh is working on a strategy to fight extremism with US
Bangladesh has summoned the Pakistan envoy over reaction to Supreme Court verdict
Indian aid for Ramayana trail may be finalised soon
Imams and Muslim scholars are fighting IS through theology
Kim Jong-un said North Korea will not use nuclear weapons first
China digging cultural roots to revive ancient Silk Road
Worst flare-up of violence since 2014 war in Gaza
Human rights lawyer of Pakistani descent became mayor of London
UN concerned with Sri Lanka handling with former LTTE functionaries
China will take part in Rim of the Pacific exercise (RIMPAC)
US might block military aid to Pakistan for failing to control terrorism
Pope dreams of Europe where being a migrant is not a crime
Caves in Gobi desert shows various historical aspects
Democratic Tamil National Front formed with ten Tamil parties in Sri Lanka
Fierce fighting raged in the war-ravaged Syrian city of Aleppo
Brazil’s embattled President Dilma Rousseff ignited the Olympic flame
India gets a major diplomatic coup in F-16
A special Bangladesh’s court sentenced more for crimes during independence war
Copyright on Maurice Ravel’s ‘Bolero’ expired
Moderate Iranian politicians make impressive comeback
India looking to explore Papua New Guinea’s oil and gas resources
India- EU could go for a deal which is lesser than BTIA
Former bureaucrat N. K. Singh will receive one of Japan’s highest civilian honours
President brushed aside India-China rivalry in Pacific
China asserted that it will play leading role in maintaining peace in Asia
U.S. lawmakers expressed concerns over the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump close to getting nominations
SalahAbdeslam, a key suspect in the Paris attacks appears before French judges
After India deny visa to Uighur leader, China says establish direct communication with Pak
British Court says Hillsborough tragedy was gross negligence by Police
United States will send special forces to help rebel fight IS
Hillary Clinton campaign chief says relations with India is her priority
Iran does not want frozen funds to be diverted to compensate victims of attacks
TTIP and Syria remain the focus of Obama’s visit to Germany
Jamaat-e-Islami activist arrested in connection with the professor murder
NPC says they demand federalism not separatism
India along with 174 other countries signed Paris climate agreement
Resolution of border dispute discussed during NSA meet between India and China
US President makes an impassioned appeal against Brexit
Military restructuring in China continues
Islamic state killed more than 250 girls in northern Iraq
Commonwealth Ministerial Action group expressed concern over misuse of anti-terror law
After New York win Hillary Clinton and Donald trump fortified their positions
US President began two-day visit to Saudi Arabia
Canary island will produce all electricity from renewables
China described ties with India will promote multi polar world
PetroPoroshenko and Vladimir Putin agreed to swap prisoners
Lawmakers authorised impeachment proceedings against Dilma Rousseff
US and Russia on agreement for increasing Syria ceasefire
US president Obama’s visit to Saudi Arabia to ease the strained relationship
Tussle between US and Saudi over 9/11 bill
Earthquake in Japan take many toll
More civilians fled Syria due to fighting
Minorities including from India likely to vote for UK to stay in EU

India & The World

Pentagon warned India of increased Chinese military presence
Defence Minister to visit UAE and Oman to deepen security and defence cooperation
India and Sri Lanka looking for permanent solution to fishermen issue
Pakistan says bilateral dialogue could resume soon
Nepal accuses India of destabilising political situation
New problems in strained Indo-Nepal relationship
First agreement under the Indo-U.S. Civil nuclear deal could be signed during PM visit
Next Malabar exercise in east of Japan
Unfazed by China placing a technical hold India is ready with other cases
India and Pakistan foreign secretary meet first time after Pathankot attack
Foreign secretary of Pak and India to meet at the ‘Heart of Asia’ conference
India cancelled visa for Dolkum Isa
External affairs ministry exploring legal options in Mallya case
After J-e-M snub by China, India allows China declared terrorist
External affairs minister wants China to cooperate in Masood Azhar issue
Breakthrough in establishing a hotline between India and China military is close
US defence secretary visit send important message to neighbours
Iran assures India that they can be relied upon
India sought changes in the U.N. Procedures

Economy

Four-month window for declaring black money
India’s GDP is estimated to grow at 7.6 per cent in 2015–16 and 7.7 per cent in 2016– 17
Christine Lagarde gives gloomy economic forecast to Brexit
Govt puts onus of securing grid connectivity and transportation on the developers
Inflation higher than RBI’s liking
Index of Industrial production increased by 0.05 percent in March 2016
Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty with Mauritius will bring clarity
Tax collection showing big jump
Govt will import more gas if long term affordable rates are secured
Government to bring clarity to Budget provisions
Industry bodies express concern over large pictorial warning
Centre will tax capital gains on investment from Mauritius
According to WB India has largest offline population
Process for Monetary policy committee will begin after notification of finance bill
Govt believes initiative taken will creat jobs
India runs into trade deficit with countries with high-demand commodities
Facebook loses first round in suit over storing biometric data
Direct benefit transfer reaches more than 60000 crore
Govt proposed a mechanism for the issue of non-payment by Venezuelan importers
Process of issuing unique business identification number started
The Agrihub, a digital platform for the farm sector, will raise $3 million
Forgery and fraud big reason for NPA’s in State-owned banks
Taxpayers information can be revealed under Income declaration scheme
Fund under NIIF will address capital requirements of domestic steel companies
Lok Sabha clears bill to curb governor’s powers in monetary policy
Central banks wants bank licensing process to become continuous
In order to boost export government may come up with coastal corridors
India’s airline industry says caping air fares during periods of crisis impractical
Government is planning for independent regulators for services such as medicine, law etc
Civil aviation policy plans to auction international traffic rights
The seventh pay commission has recommended to abolish overtime allowance
Apex court settled the tips issue
The government is planning to introduce verification through ordinary mobile phones
Government started the process to set up a National Committee on Trade Facilitation
Telecom panel for auction of all spectrum at TRAI prices
The Centre’s ambitious National LED programme will go nationwide
Foreign exchange reserves continue to increase
After tussle between labour and finance ministry govt rolls back EPF interest rates
India resumed publishing its income tax data
Direct tax collection sees highest growth in Gujrat
The cost of 238 major projects have almost doubled to Rs. 4.6 lakh crore
India’s employment growth is beginning to show signs of a slowdown
Special 301 report puts India on the priority watch again
Labour and Finance Ministry tussle over EPF rate
International Tobacco Growers Association urged Govt to promote balanced regulations
Moody’s warns against risk of sovereign debt levels
EU looking to gradually solve India’s contention to BTIA
Apex Court wants Govt to explain recovery mechanism for bad loans
Finance minister expects good rain will take country towards 8.5 % growth rate
India registers record FDI inflow
Central bank to simplify registration process for NBFC’s
LPG subsidy for high income consumers goes
Labour ministry wants central bank to look for the possibility of workers bank
World awaits the fed policy decision
With consultation about to finish new civil aviation policy to released soon
Niti Aayog CEO says that US should open service sector more
Vinod Rai says cacophony of uninformed should not impact decision making process
India’s renewable energy sector increased 6.9 GW capacity in the previous year
Union Govt targeting to add 16 km more highways per day
Raghuram Rajan says currency will be used to reduce volatility
Report says India’s power infrastructure is outdated
Finance minister says global situation is worrisome
WPI inflation in negative territory for seventeenth consecutive month
Asian governments must integrate a more robust resilience says ADB
Weak overseas demand reduce exports by 15.9 percent
Indian government wants World Bank to continue its concessional financing
Huge jump in FDI inflow in 2015
World economic outlook says India needs to be cautious about fiscal management
Finance minister says Indian economy can do a lot better than this
Declining interest rates results in slowing deposit growth
Twitter Seva to address queries related to start-ups
Chinese growth within the planned growth for the year
Change is PF rules under consideration
Firm turnaround seen in the mining sector

Science & Technology

Leo Minor, can shed new light on birth of the universe
Scientists found out gene which gives rise to caro tenoids
Earliest known example of a plant-eating marine reptile
A rare astronomical phenomenon to occur on 9th may
Gravitational waves detection won special breakthrough prize in fundamental physics
Antibiotics can also make body prone to infection
Google chrome became the most used browser
In a major breakthrough skin cells transformed into heart cells and brain cells
Smarac Citizen to grant Architects construction permits within a few minutes
India finishes set-up for India's own navigational system
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has spotted a small, dark dwarf planet
Plant breeders focussing on disease-resistant fruits
India’s own Regional Navigation Satellite System, the IRNSS, is all set to be completed
China will launch core module in 2018
Carbon sharing between trees
Arctic link to the monsoon
Greenland loosing ice cover faster than ever

Sports

Vijender Singh gets sixth straight knockout
Shashank Manohar elected as ICC chairman
V.R. Raghunath, Dharamvir Singh and Ritu Rani nominated for the Arjuna Award
The Boxing Federation of India will have current and former players
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis suffered a shock defeat in the final of the Stuttgart Open
India reached Azlan Shah cup finals