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Issue : January 2017

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Articles:

Demonetisation
BRICS Declaration
Census
Inter-State Council
National Child policy
Selected Articles from Various Newspapers & Journals

Current Affairs:

National Issues

India’s international counter-terror campaign suffered a setback from China
Demonetisation of old notes to end today
Demonetisation have no immediate impact on the railway and aviation sectors
FM thinks demonetisation will improve growth
High-level committee to draw a road map to make India a global arbitration hub
Payment of Wages (Amendment) Ordinance, 2016 approved by President
Former IAS officer Anil baijal appointed as Delhi LG
Cabinet approved an ordinance to help extinguish the Reserve Bank of India’s liability
The United Naga Council decided to intensify the ongoing economic blockade in Manipur
PM says terrorism and drug mafia has been badly affected by demonetisation
FCRA licences of more than 20000 NGO's cancelled in last two years
Tribal population lags on social indicators
Finance minister says lower taxes will India compete globally
Centre released funds for polavaram project
Additional forces send to Manipur
To reduce road congestion six cities to get ferry services
Stampede in Sabarimala
SC says criminal justice system should be sympathetic to sexual abuse victims
Judiciary and Govt remain hostile throughout the year
Election commission says link Aadhaar with voter details
PM promises tax rebates for businessmen adopting digital transactions
PM assures more tough decision for growth
Chief of Army staff reviewed the situation in Manipur
PM says country has moved forward very fast
NITI Aayog comes up with performance on health outcomes
GST council closer to finalising draft GST laws
President passed ordinance for Enemy property act
Delhi Lieutenant Governor has resigned from the post
Airlines says impossible to empty toilet in mid-Air
Complete ban waste burning imposed by NGT
NHAI giving coupons for currency
Income Tax department raided premises of TN chief secretary
Centre approved promulgation of digital payment of salary ordinance
Parliamentary committee on S&T has suggested a national policy to manage the fires
Manipur faces tension after violence
Maharashtra is going all out to become cashless
More changes announced by RBI after demonetisation
Cyrus Mistry resigned from all listed companies of Tata group
Home ministry will attempt to identify unauthorised diagnostic centres
NIA says JeM acted with Pak in Pathankot airbase attack
The President appointed Justice Kheharnext CJI
Single, permanent Tribunal to adjudicate all inter-State river water disputes
Govt stuck with conventions in RAW, IB nominations
EC asked govt to ban anonymous contributions over 2000
Apex court sets up a five judges bench to look into the validity of demonetisation
NITI Aayog says by Jan 2017 cash situation will come back to normal
Centre reduced its role in environmental clearances
Both Houses passed disabilities bill
Aadhaar enabled payment system to be promoted by Govt
Govt announces benefits for digital payment
Apex court banned liquor shops on state and national highways
India says, India and Pakistan can solve problems through peaceful means
Centre says figure given by RBI could be inflated due to double counting
Upper house passed disabilities bill
Apex court gave deadline to govt for combating child drug abuse
Income tax raids conducted throughout the country
Centre to bear the cost of digital payments on PSUs
All exemptions on old Rs. 500 ends on 14th
Parliamentary Standing committee on finance asked Urjit Patel to appear
After JEE govt planning to make Aadhaar card mandatory for other exams
Worlds two most populous Muslim countries decides tonight terror
China says no shift on NSG and Masood Azhar position
Debit and credit card users to get benefits
Defence ties with Bangladesh
Heart of Asia conference
Children’s Peace Prize
Proposal to amend law for cashless wage payments
With Jayalalithaa end of an era in Tamil Nadu politics
J.S. Khehar next Chief Justice of India
Resourcesat-2A
SC seeks report on Lokpal
India, U.S. talk defence partnership
Agusta case
India Social Development Report
Vardah cyclone heading towards Tamil Nadu
NGT directs Rajasthan Govt to cancel allotments contrary to wetland rules
Parliamentary standing committee says apex court showing zeal for primacy
US designated India as Major Defence partner

International Issues

China to invest in Pakistan's power sector
A nationwide ceasefire deal came into effect across Syria
Colombia’s Congress passed a law granting amnesty to Marxist FARC rebels
Israel defaint after UNSC vote
China has tested fifth generation stealth fighter
China believes it is better go soft on India for CPEC
UNSC vote against settlements in Palestinian territory
Italian police shot Berlin attack suspect
China open to Indian participation in CPEC
Trump calls for expansion of nuclear weapon capabilities
Nepal will hold first ever joint military exercise with China
US puts more sanctions on Russia over Ukraine conflict
Germany’s refugee policy under attack after Berlin attack
Russian Ambassador shot dead in Turkey
Protests, looting lead to delay of demonetisation in Venezuela
Chinese warship seized underwater US drone
Trump hopes to improve relations with India
After ceasefire evacuation started in Aleppo
PepsiCo CEO becomes part of Donald Trump’s strategic and policy forum
Among all religious groups Hindu’s are best educated in North America
Rex Tillerson to be next Secretary of State for U.S.
China says it is firm on one-China policy
After India, Venezuela also does demonetisation
EU and Cuba to improve ties after decades
UNESCO’s heritage list
Iceland’s Pirate Party to form new government
UAE-based Indian teen, wins Children's Peace Prize
Trump’s ‘Taiwan talk’
India’s trade and investment ties with China
Uzbekistan interim leader
Rohingya crisis
India set to become key defence partner of U.S.
Turkey to submit bill to expand President Erdogan’s powers
Paolo Gentilonito be Italy’s new Prime Minister

India & The World

New Bill could pave for India’s entry into NS G
US increased sanctions on LeT
Nepal is not open to India's open sky offer
Hong Kong altered its visa agreement with India
India and Kyrgyzstan plans to act against terror
China raises objections over Dalai Lama invite

Economy

Economist believe demonetisation has reduced economic momentum
Finance ministry told banks to review the lending rates
Last date for Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme extended to January 31
Statutory body to standarise data from all financial sector regulators
The government said that it had met the 1.5-crore target for LPG
Mining sector will face difficulties next year
Helpline to address all queries related to digital payments
International Solar Alliance got approval from cabinet
Committee on Digital Payments says Aadhaar should be used as KYC
Centre approved re-designation of the DMIC Project Implementation Trust Fund
Gold prices hits lowest price in almost a year
India’s export of iron items have come under scrutiny
FM said cashless Economy will increase revenue
CII says demonetisation will help in generating productive assets
PM says Low taxes from financial market
PM says demonetisation will help people switch from dead assets to financial markets
Govt will not import wheat
Report says digitalisation in India still a distant dream
More than 65 lakh potential taxpayers identified by Govt
National company law Tribunal asked Cyrus Mistry to provide evidence
CII says personal income tax and corporate tax to be brought down
Govt has directed all public sector banks to lower fees
West Bengal tea-garden workers payment issue resolved
Rural sector faces challenges post demonetisation
Credit costs hinder cashless economy
Small firms will give boost in Budget 2017
TRAI says to sustain digital payments discount must be given
Dedicated fund of Rs 10000 crore for infrastructure development
Point of sale terminals
Centre came up with new amnesty scheme
Central bank asks banks to remove IMPS, UPI charges
Trade deficit increased on import jump
Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rates
Chief Economic Advisor wants real estate sales under GST
After CPI now WPI also shows decline
Major ports to get full autonomy in decision making
S&P says demonetisation and GST would increase the tax base
CPI reached its lowest figures in two-years
Govt is looking to amend IT act to improve cyber security
CEPA and IBSA fund to get priority during IBSA meet
Mistry removed as director after Tata Industries EGM
Indian railways may soon build exclusive tracks for suburban trains
Trade costs of India high: UNESCAP
Aditya Birla Group health insurance
EC must consider state funding of polls: Nirmala
GST Council fails to reach consensus on key issues
RBI to issue new Rs. 20, 50 notes
Undisclosed income found in Jan Dhan
BRICS to eliminate tax evasion
India’s biggest oil refinery
Centre textile exports goal ‘hard to achieve’
Aachi CMD honoured for empowering disabled
GST legislation will not be passed in this session of Parliament
Finance Ministry asked to keep record of deposited notes
India should try to restrict the coal uses