Navy On A Major Capability Upgrade

Science & Technology

Source : www.thehindu.com  Date : 2018-12-10 OPINION Relevant for: Science & Technology Topic: Defencerelatred developments Against the backdrop of increasing responsibilities in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) with the rising Chinese presence, the Indian Navy has embarked on a major capability upgrade. A Navy officer said that this year, on an average, 35 Navy ships were deployed…

Sebi To Relax Listing Norms For Start-Ups

Indian Economy

Source : www.thehindu.com  Date : 2018-12-10 OPINION Relevant for: Indian Economy Topic: Issues relating to Growth & Development – Capital Market & SEBI In a major push to kick-start listing of start-ups in India in a big way, capital markets regulator SEBI has lined up a slew of relaxations for new-age ventures in sectors like e-commerce and…

Ministry Amends Rules For Minorities

Indian Polity & Constitution

Source : www.thehindu.com  Date : 2018-12-10 OPINION Relevant for: Indian Polity & Constitution Topic: Indian Constitution – Features, significant provisions and Basic Structure The contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, is pending in Parliament, but the Union Home Ministry has notified amendments to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, to include a separate column in the citizenship form for applicants…