[CA] STA-1

US President Donald Trump’s decision to grant India the STA-1 (Strategic Trade Authorisation) trading status equivalent to American allies for procurement of military weapons is a big rebuff to China for blocking India’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

[CA/Econ] Investment Potential Index

[CA] National Sports University

Lok Sabha has passed National Sports University Bill, 2018 to set up the country’s first National Sports University in Imphal, Manipur that will provide sports education, research and coaching.

The Bill replaces National Sports University Ordinance, 2018 promulgated by President in May 2018 to protect interests of students who already have been enrolled in National Sports University.

[CA] National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)

The Lok Sabha has passed the 123rd Constitutional Amendment Bill providing for a National Commission for Backward Classes as a constitutional body.

Ø The bill provides for the grant of constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) on par with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.

[CA] New Logo for GI

India has unveiled a tagline and a tricolour logo for geographical indication (GI) certified products. From now on, the GI-registered goods will sport the logo and the tagline to make them more attractive.

Tagline: “Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India”.

Key facts:

·        A total of 320 products have been conferred the GI status in India so far.

(i) Karnataka: 38 GI Products

(ii) Maharashtra: 32 GI Products

(iii) Tamil Nadu: 25 GI Products

[CA] Book on Sourav Ganguly

[CA] World Population Day 2018