Category: All India Radio Spotlight

All India Radio News Summary: 17 DECEMBER 2017 Railways plan to install CCTV cameras in trains and stations to ensure women safety Railway Minister said the railways are mulling to install CCTV cameras inside the trains and dedicate 2018 to collectively fighting against human trafficking. In order to tackle the women safety issue, Railways is looking …

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All India Radio News Summary: 16 DECEMBER 2017 Prime Minister says government is committed to the development of North East; Inaugurates the 60-Megawatt Tuirial Hydro power Project in Aizawl.  Prime Minister said government is committed to the development of the North-East, adding that central schemes initiated for the benefit of the region have gained momentum. …

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All India Radio News Summary: 15 DECEMBER 2017 NGT imposes complete ban on certain plastic items in towns located along Ganga river including Haridwar and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a complete ban on use; sale, purchase and storage of plastic items such as carry bags, plates and spoons along the …

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All India Radio News Summary: 11 DECEMBER 2017 Indian economy likely to grow by 7.2 per cent in 2018 and 7.4 per cent in 2019, says a UN report. A UN report has said, Indian economy is likely to grow by 7.2 per cent in 2018. It will go up further to 7.4 per cent …

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All India Radio News Summary: 10 DECEMBER 2017 Centre will soon issue universal ID cards to persons with disabilities which will be valid throughout India The Centre will soon issue universal ID cards to persons with disabilities which will be valid throughout India. At present, an identity card issued by a state is not considered …

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All India Radio News Summary: 09 DECEMBER 2017 India joins Wassenaar Arrangement after completing formalities; India has joined the Wassenaar Arrangement after completing the internal procedures. India has become the arrangement’s 42nd participating State. This is the second diplomatic success for India for the membership of Export Control regimes after it became a member of …

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All India Radio News Summary: 07 DECEMBER 2017 Centre tells Supreme Court that it is willing to extend the deadline for mandatory linking of Aadhaar till 31st March next year The Centre told the Supreme Court that it is willing to extend the deadline for mandatory linking of Aadhaar to avail various services and benefits …

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All India Radio News Summary: 06 DECEMBER 2017 RBI keeps the Repo rate unchanged at 6 per cent after its monetary policy review. The Reserve Bank of India kept its key lending rate unchanged after its monetary policy review. The 6-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) headed by Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel kept …

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All India Radio News Summary: 04 DECEMBER 2017 Navy Day is being observed on 04th December The day is observed on 4th December every year to celebrate the achievements and role of the naval force.  During the India-Pakistan war of 1971, the Indian Navy played a significant role in the bombing of the Karachi harbor …

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All India Radio News Summary: 03 DECEMBER 2017 First phase of Chabahar port in Iran opens creating a new strategic transit route between Iran, India and Afghanistan bypassing Pakistan. The first phase of the Chabahar port in Iran was inaugurated by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.  Minister of State for Shipping represented India at the inauguration …

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All India Radio News Summary: 01 DECEMBER 2017 Triple Talaq draft law proposes jail term of 3 years for husband Giving instant triple talaq will be illegal and void, and attract a jail term of three years for the husband as per the proposed draft legislation to curb the practice. The draft Muslim Women Protection …

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AIR spotlight summary: Nuclear Weapons and Security concerns   Context: North Korea has conducted a long range nuclear missile test called as ballistic missile. It can go up to 13000 km. It takes in entire USA into its range. India is not far from North Korea. It is within that range. How do you see …

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All India Radio News Summary: 29 NOVEMBER 2017 Prime Minister calls entrepreneurs from across the globe to invest in India; Prime Minister has called upon world entrepreneurs to invest in India and be part of its growth story. He said the Government has taken several initiatives to create environment of transparent policies to provide a …

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All India Radio News Summary: 27 NOVEMBER 2017 Prime Minister reiterates the need for simultaneous Lok Sabha and state Assembly elections; calls for maintaining balance between judiciary, legislature and executive. Prime Minister has reiterated the need for simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.  Addressing the valedictory session of a two-day conference on National Law …

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All India Radio News Summary: 25 November 2017 India is committed to an open, safe and inclusive cyber space Context: Recently Global Conference on Cyber Space was concluded in New Delhi.   India is committed to an open, safe, inclusive, democratic and dynamic cyber space. The dynamic and evolving nature of cyber space has brought …

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All India Radio News Summary: 24 November 2017 Centre promulgates Indian Forest (Amendment) Ordinance to encourage bamboo cultivation in non-forest areas. The Cabinet had approved the promulgation of the Ordinance in this regard. The ordinance exempts bamboo grown in non-forest areas from the definition of tree, thereby dispensing with the requirement of felling and transit …

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All India Radio News Summary: 23 NOVEMBER 2017 Fifth Global Conference on ‘Cyber Space’ begins in New Delhi  Digital technology has emerged as a great enabler and is helping business and economies grow. Technology breaks barriers and has given a level playing field to the society. The power of technology in improving governance is the …

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All India Radio News Summary: 21 NOVEMBER 2017 India’s nominee to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Dalveer Bhandari has been re-elected India’s nominee to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Dalveer Bhandari has been re-elected to the world court after Britain withdrew its candidate from the election. Justice Bhandari received 183 out of 193 …

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All India Radio News Summary: 20 NOVEMBER 2017 International Film Festival of India​ begins in Goa this evening; Around 200 films from over 80 countries to be screened. The 48th International Film Festival of India​(IFFI) begins at Goa’s capital Panaji. During the nine-day extravaganza, around 200 films from over 80 countries will be screened. This …

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