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BACKGROUND "AL JAZEERA" - is a English television(news) channel , owned by the government of Qatar. Al Jazeera is one of the largest news organization in the world , with 80 bureaus around the world. Al Jazeera also produces in-depth documentaries on current issues around the world. This channel have been criticized many times by various countries and have been involved in several controversies. WHAT JUST HAPPENED ? The government has withdrawn the Al Jazeera English television channel’s security clearance, without which it will need to stop broadcasting in the country. Read more at: //economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/65523512.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst Home Ministry has withdraw the 'Al Jazeera' English Television channel's security clearance. Government has scrap Al Jazeera security clearance. Now, It can't broadcast in India. Though, Al Jazeera has filed the appeal to get ...

BACKGROUND As you know, Recently huge floods hits Kerala and almost 400 people died and there are loss of thousands of crore of  Property. Kerala Chief Minister "Pinarayi Vijayan" A number of countries have offered aid to help rebuild a rain-battered Kerala, totaling around Rs 740 crore. But, India has politely denied all offers . So Far, the most generous helping hand has been extended by the UAE -$100 million (RS 700 Crore). Followed by Qatar = Rs 35 Crore. ' Sharjah ' which is the third largest and third most populous city in the United Arab Emirates offered  Rs 4 Crore. Even Maldives ,despite currently frosty diplomatic ties with India announced a donation of $50,000(Rs 35 Lakh). The foreign aid adding up to around Rs 740 Crore. WHY UAE offered $100 Million? This Question can have many answers :- Many Keralites working in UAE from decades , They opened business there and contribute in their economy. UAE also wants to help financ...

BACKGROUND ' Kodagu ' is an administrative district in Karnataka , India. Heavy downpour in the district has caused the flooding. 12 people dead and more than 4000 displaced . This is per the initial figures till yet. Due to this 'Kodagu' District is fully impacted economically. Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy.   Kodagu District is at south point of Karanataka State. There is a Wild Life Sanctuary & Tiger Reserve in Kodagu. Brahmagiri wildlife sanctuary in Kodagu District in Karnataka state and is part of the Western Ghats. Nagarhole National Park is a national park located in Kodagu district and Mysore district in Karnataka state in South India.  It is one of India's premier Tiger Reserves. Cauvery (Kaveri) River Originates in the foothills of Western Ghats at Talakaveri, Kodagu in Karnataka it flows generally south and east through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and then  emptying into the Bay of Bengal . Once known fo...

WHAT HAPPENED HERE Recently, Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu visited Pakistan to attend Imran Khan’s swearing-in ceremony. Imran Khan - i s a Pakistani politician and former cricketer who is the 22nd and current Prime Minister of Pakistan. Navjot Singh Sidhu -  is an Indian politician, television personality and former cricketer. He currently serves as the Minister of Local Government, Tourism, Cultural Affairs, and Museums of the State of Punjab. During This visit there are some criticism & controversies related to his ‘hug’ to Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa . But, We will not discuss those things here. During visit, Navjot Singh Sidhu mention the word - SIKH PILGRIM CORRIDOR. Also Stated that, Pakistan is going to provide 'Sikh Pilgrim Corridor'. So,we will discuss What is Sikh Pilgrim Corridor. Why Pakistan is providing this corridor. What all are concerns here. Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has claimed that Pakistan Army C...

Union Home Minister recently released a new notification. As per the notification -  No ATM will be replenished with cash after 9 pm in cities. NO ATM will be replenished with cash after 6 pm in rural areas The deadline for putting money in the ATMs located in Naxal-hit areas is 4 pm Two armed guards will accompany crisp notes in transit. Private cash handling agencies must collect money from the banks in the first half of the day and transport notes only in armoured vehicles . No cash van carries cash of more than Rs 5 crore per trip. ATM Replenished - Means putting money in ATM for use. Generally a Van came as shown in Image, such kind of Van came to replenished the ATM with cash. All these instructions called as Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) and would come into effect from February 8, 2019. WHY THIS NEW DIRECTIVES The Home Ministry said the new Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) would come into effect from February 8, 2019 in view of the s...

BACKGROUND     The Photo you able to see is 'KERALA BRIDGE' is a scene of after the floods. This waste material not thrown by People on Bridge. But from past so many years, People throw in rivers and Mother Nature return our gift with a Thanks.   Death Toll Rises to 370 More than 7.8 Lakh People are in relief camps 8000 houses have been washed away. 26000 are partly damaged. Suffered a loss of 19512 crore and property worth over rs 8000 crore.   The floods didn’t discriminate between people and property.  REASON OF FLOODS IN KERALA AND REASON OF SO MUCH LOSS Rivers and rains alone cannot be blamed for Kerala's flooding. There are also man made cause for the flooding. RAIN  If we look the records of Kerala, The last rival of flood and severity in Kerala was in 1924, the situation was even worsen at that time. Monsoon pelted the people with 3368 mm of rain. 1000 people are said to have lost their lives. The 2,086 mm of rainfall this ...

BACKGROUND   India already built the  first dam named ' Salma Dam ' OR 'Afghan-India Friendship Dam' in Afghanistan in 2016 .  For this Dam, Pakistan had concern but still they did not oppose in high amount Because:-    Salma Dam is situated on the upper reaches of the ' Hari Rud ' [Rud Means River] in Herat Province of Western Afghanistan and Hari Rud flows on West and it not provide water to Pakistan Provinces. This is the reason, Pakistan has not much concern. India's growing friendship with Afghanistan has always been a major worry for Pakistan. Salma Dam project is situated on the upper reaches of Hari Rud River in Herat province of western Afghanistan... ........ currentaffairs.gktoday.in/tags/salma-dam-project © GKTodaySalm NOW WHAT HAPPENED     India has agreed to support the Afghan government in construction of the Shahtoot dam  during the second meeting of Joint Working Group on Development Cooperation (JWG-DC). ...