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BACKGROUND We know , India and United States are two great Democracy Countries. Both the Countries now a days facing similar issue i.e. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS Illegal Immigrants issue is there in our North East States example - Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura etc. from long time because so many Illegal Immigrants entered in these states as they shared boundary with Bangladesh. But Now a days population of Illegal Immigrants are  so much high that The indigenous now think that after few years they(Indians Residing in NE States) will be considered as minorities because illegal immigrants will cover whole state in coming years. Illegal Immigrants came to India because they think India is developed than Bangladesh So they will get more facility in India and their life style improve. In 1971, Bangladesh Liberation War happens in which West Pakistan (In modern Day - Pakistan) Journals kills so many people in Bangladesh. Due to that reason, they started migrated in India(NE States). HOW

BACKGROUND Pitch Black is a biennial warfare exercise , Hosted by - RAAF(Royal Australian Air Force). It Normally Held in 'Northern Australia '. The first Pitch Black Exercise started in 1981 between different RAAF units. Later in 1990, it began as training exercise between Australia and Singapore and then was expanded as multilateral exercises by inviting international air-forces with which Australia has defence ties. The AIM of the exercise is to practice Offensive Counter Air & Defensive Counter Air combat in simulated war environment. Asia-Pacific's largest air force training exercise. It traditionally consists of RED Team and Blue Team based at separate locations with one attacking other. (Any Member can be part of RED Team and Blue Team It's not fix and not divided on basis of nation) INDIA WILL PARTICIPATE FIRST TIME Australia has invited Australia in 'Pitch Black 18' Exercise and Indian Air force (IAF) for first time will partici

BACKGROUND BRICS is made up of a Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa. The group was formed initially with just four nations Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC). In 2010, China and the chair of the group invited South Africa to join BRIC. The group was renamed BRICS - with the "S" standing for South Africa. In 2011, President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma attended the 2011 BRICS Summit in China as a full member ( That was third BRICS Summit). WHY ONLY THESE COUNTRIES According to thesis proposed by Jim O'Neill, , global economist at Goldman Sachs, the economic potential of these countries such that they could be among the four most dominant economies by 2050. WHAT HAPPENED NOW Recently 10th SUMMIT of BRICS Happened, in Johnnesburg, South Africa The head of the state and government of all Five BRICS nations convened(Bring together for a meeting). BRAZIL - Michel Temer, President (Head of State and Government). RUSSIA - Vladimir Putin,Presi

BACKGROUND Ramson Magsaysay award is Asia's Highest award and is often regarded as Asia's nobel prize. Ramson Magsaysay was the seventh President of the Philippines, who died in air disaster in 1957. Magsaysay's administrator was considered one of the cleanest and most-corruption free in modern Philippines history; The period of his presidency is often cited as the Philippines's "Golden Years" . This Ramson  Magsaysay award first established in 1957 by trustee of the New York based Rockefeller brothers fund and Philippines Government in the memory of seventh president Ramson Magsaysay. WHO WILL BE AWARDED IN 2018 WITH RAMSON MAGSAYSAY AWARD Total six persons have been declared winner of 2018 Ramson Magsaysay award. Out of these six. Two are Indians :- Sonam Wangchuk Bharat Vatwani WHAT THEY WILL GET IN AWARD Winners will receive A Certificate Medallion bearing image of the late Ramson Magsaysay Cash Prize (Approx USD 50,000) WHEN

BACKGROUND - There is already a bill 'Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.'  Now, some amendments has been done in the 'Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.'  Earlier, Amendment Bill Introduced in Rajya Sabha in 2013. Bill already Passed in Rajya Sabha ( As Initiated by Rajya Sabha) and Now get passed  in Lok Sabha as well. Now, waiting for President assent to make it as an ACT. WHAT ALL CHANGES DONE - Bribery 'Giving a BRIBE' is now an offence, Punishable by a 7-year prison.  Except , when one is forced to give a bribe. However, it should be reported with in 7 days. : It could empower the public to refuse to give a bribe. Bribe is termed as 'undue advantage', defined as gratification ( pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire) other than legal remuneration(only money considered bribe)'. Pre-Investigation Approval  Now, a police officer need a prior approval of relevant authority or government to begin in

BACKGROUND 'Godavari' is the second longest river of India, which started from Maharashtra and passed through Odhisa and falls into Bay of Bengal. There is a tributary of Godavari river called as 'Sileru'. There is a reservoir called as ' Balimela Reservoir ' on the Sileru river is located in Malkangiri District,(in Southern Part of Odhisa). This Reservoir completed in 1988. But, Due to this reservoir some part of Odhisa get separated from main part of Odhisa. and The people stayed there unable to connect to main part of Odhisa from so many years.(approx 50 years).  IMPACT Though people get benefit in terms of irrigation, farming But connectivity get less with main part of Odhisa and slowly and slowly backwardness get started in this separated area. And Maoists notices on this separated area Paramilitary forces unable to reach or very less. So Many Maoists came into that part (Maoists Insurgency) ( As this Part share border with Andhra Prad

BACKGROUND India wants to procure long range missile system to tighten its defence mechanism . In 2016 , India had signed agreement with Russia on Triumf Interceptor based missile system. OR S400 missile. But , There has been mounting concerns in India over US sanctions against Russia defence under CAATSA Law. WHAT is CAATSA LAW ? Countering America's Adversaries through Sanctions Act ( CAATSA ) -Bill has been introduced in US Congress. According to this CAATSA Law - Sanctions will be imposed on any country if they did trade in (Defence and Intelligence sectors) with  Iran, North Korea and Russia. According to Section 231 of CAATSA, any country or entity that carries out “transactions with the intelligence or defence sectors” of the Russian government would face sanctions from the U.S. With these the US also wants countries to knock the doors of USA rather than Russia. It is a United States federal law that imposed sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia The

BACKGROUND: The Border B/w India and Bangladesh is of around more than 4000 KM and Mostly it's Fenced. The Life of people Living near Borders are not good. They have lack of Jobs. Lack of Infrastructure. Poverty is more. WHAT IS BORDER HATT Border Haat - is Basically a Market Place near Border. This is not a permanent market. Both India and Bangladesh govt give permission to open small market once in a week. i.e They open Border Hatt. So, actually, It's a meeting amount of people of India and Bangladesh people. They can buy & sell products which is beneficial for People living near borders. When This BORDER HATT Concept Came India and Bangladesh approved this Border Hatt concept on 23rd October 2010 and signed a MoU on Border Hatt and Border trade along the India-Bangladesh Border.  The FIRST Border Hatt - Opened in 2015 along Tripura-Bangladesh Border. Currently(Till July 2018) - in Total There are  Four Border Hatt which are in working. - (In

Background: Prime Minister of India 'Narendra Modi' is on visit of three African Countries :  Rwanda - Kigali (Capital) Uganda South Africa  Both Rwanda & Uganda are the 'Land-Locked country'. South Africa is most important as there is BRICS SUMMIT on 25th and 26th July 2018.  But Prior to that, he has chosen to visit Rwanda and Uganda. (Both are in Great Lakes Region of Africa). RWANDA VISIT - By Both INDIA's PM & CHINA's PRESIDENT. President of Rwanda - Paul Kagame (He is President from last 18 years). Rwanda President directly receive India PM on Airport.                             But, Here is one thing to notice.  Recently 'Paul Kagame' also receive China President ' Xi Jinping' directly on Airport. China President also promis e Rwanda - for many investment and building relationship. From here, we can easily judge - How RWANDA is more important now - Asia 2 powerful countries visit Rwanda. Both INDIA

Background: WTO - World Trade Organization. India provide Subsidiary to its many exporters so that their export business get encourage. So that, They can sell their products in International Market at Lower Price as compare to other countries Same product. India Foreign Reserve also get increase as these exporters earn in USD. Now what Happen   USA filed a case on INDIA in WTO that - How India is providing subsidies to its many private exporters. Who Provide This Subsidiary "EXIM Bank" Provides this Subsidiary. Subsidiary can be provided in many ways In terms of incentives. Cheaper loans to private exporters. Providing Money directly to their bank account.  International Advertisement done by Govt.  As per our Commerce Secretary  'Rita Teaotia' said that - There was a 'real' possibility India can lose this case against USA. And in Future - India may Need to Stop these subsidiary. (If INDIA Lose the case in WTO) Why USA Files a case