15 Aug 2015 Independence Day Gallantry Awards and other Decorations

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India’s ODI team captain MS Dhoni on Friday donned the uniform of the Indian Army to celebrate the country’s Independence Day in a unique way.Mahi took to social micro-blogging site Twitter to upload a picture of himself, doing a ‘salute selfie’.

Dhoni’s obsession with the army in well documented.

The wicketkeeper-batsman has been conferred an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

#saluteselfie pic.twitter.com/14iqFoECNL

— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) August 13, 2015

Dhoni is currently undergoing a two-week initial training with the elite Para regiment of the force in Agra.

It is expected that the ace cricketer, who had written to the Army authorities to undertake the training, will do five parachute jumps once he finishes his course.

He reported to the Para Brigade, Agra for initial training in Para Jump by Para Training School on August 5.

He is expected to do five jumps after two week training, Defence Ministry spokesperson Sitanshu Kar said.

Informative Guide to Goods and Services Tax (GST)

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Since the beginning of the monsoon session in the Parliament, the term GST has been in thenews. Even before this, the term is being linked with parliament. Lets draw a light on this current affair terminology and gain some information about it.

What is GST?

As the term itself states its meaning, this tax is levied on goods and services. The tax will unify the India by replacing all the indirect taxes levied on goods and services in the country. Many other countries like Australia, Japan, Canada, and Germany, etc. have implemented GST and is fully successful in their nation. GST was first raised by BJP government under Atal Bihari Vajpayee regime in 2000. A committee was also framed to empower it under Asim Das Gupta. But the Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha in 2014 as Goods and Service Tax bill or the constitution (122 amendment) bill, 2014. The bill was passed by Lok Sabha in May, this year.

The issue has made lot of hype these days. This has got some pros and cons with reference to the global scenario and national conditions.

Pros

This tax is simple enough to be levied and is cost saving as it is the replacement of various indirect taxes reducing cascading effect of taxes
This will implement one India, one tax rate. Currently, different states have different tax rates. GST will make a single rate in the entire nation
GST will increase the tax revenue for government
It will reduce the cost of production which will make Indian goods and services competitive and will increase the export
This Tax is expected to lower down the corruption as multiple tax system will get vanished

Cons

The tax is expected to make customers unhappy as it will fetch the amount that is to be taken by manufacturers through tax credit system.
Some states like Jharkhand, who are dependent on their products, would have to share their revenue with government, making it a loss deal for them
The Center will get the power to share revenue with states making center more powerful and states to follow it.

Why in News?

Currently, as the mansoon session is running in the Parliament, GST, Lalit modi are the major points being drown in the session. Recently, the move for introduction of the constitution Amendment Bill of GST was supported by the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Being a much-delayed bill, the finance minister pointed congress stating that the party is creating hurdles in country’s growth. On its contrary, the Congress leader Anand Sharma stated that GST can’t be discussed as it has not bee discussed earlier in the Business Advisory Committee and no time had been allocated for it.

Conclusion

Indian government is working hard to compete with the global progress. Indian economy is growing very fast and according to the survey, it will overcome china’s economy in future. Currently, china is facing tough times as its currency is facing fall down. India has learned to regain the economic pace and with implantation of GST it will make Indian economy stronger. But the results lies in its implementation and feedback form the society.

15th August 2015: 69th Independence Day of India

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15 August of every year is celebrated as Independence Day of India. On this date in 1947, the country mark freedom from British rule. On this date, the country was legally declared as an independent country.

India’s Position in the World: Since independence, India has made a high leap economically, scientifically and technologically. A few years back India was disclosed as the world’s fifth most powerful country. According to the recent sources, India will overtake China as the world’s fastest growing economy by 2017. Since 1947 till today, the country has progressed with a lot of development in various fields.

Economic Status

Ease of Doing Business: Since 1947, India slowly but steadily opened its markets through economic liberalization.

Make in India: PM Narendra Modi initialized “Make in India” to transform India into a global manufacturing hub. Soon after taking the oath as PM, Modi toured major countries over the globe to attract foreign companies to establish their companies in India and put a helping hand to its economy.

Digital India: Digital India is a Govt of India initiative to reduce paperwork and bring every government program on digital platform.

Globalization and Digitalization: With the increase in worldwide influence of India, the country is heading towards a bright future. Free WiFi (Prospectus given for Delhi), increase in FDI in different industries has enhanced the scope of foreign investors to come and invest in India.

Defense Strength

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO): The Indian space agency, which had made our country proud in numerous space activities. Founded in 1969, the space agency made a start with the launch of Aryabhata satellite on 19 April in 1975. Recently, ISRO made a tie-up with Russia to boost its semi-cryogenic launcher plan.

Pokaran 1 and Pokaharan 2: Indian’s nuclear test after 27 years of independence has proved to be a big leap in scientific development with respect to defense.

BrahMos: The collaboration Russian and India give birth to a supersonic missile named BrahMos. Being a big development and a strength to India, it is one of the fastest supersonic missile which make India proud.

AMCA and Tejas: With the initiation of developing own fighter jet, HAL (Hindustan Aeronautical Limited) developed Light Combat Aircraft (named Tejas). The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), fifth generation fighter jet is also proposed by the HAL which is a big step in competing with global super powers.

Arjun Tank: The battleship monster in Indian army, Arjun tank is one of the biggest strength of Defense forces. It is specially developed by DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organization).

Current Affairs 15 August 2015

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15 August 2015 Current Affairs

National

India celebrated 69 years of freedom from British rule
Congress conditions for supporting GST an after-thought: Arun Jaitley
CBI registers two FIRs in Vyapam Case
Om Prakash Rawat assumes charge as new Election Commissioner
CBI arrests Customs Commissioner Atul Dixit, 2 others in graft case of Rs 74.6 crore

International

Fire continues to rage in China as death toll mounts to 56
Sri Lankan President sacks SLFP, UPFA General Secretaries
Scientists analyzing data received from Rosetta spacecraft
Young, Jupiter-like planet discovered 100 light years away
Heavy rains trigger flood in China’s Yunnan
4 killed in Egyptian plane crash near Libyan border

Business

Government selects private sector professionals to head BoB, Canara Bank
US oil prices fall to fresh six-year low of 41.35 dollars a barrel
RBI to transfer Rs 65,896 cr surplus to Government
Wholesale inflation falls to historic low of -4.05 percent
IRDAI allows banks to tie up with insurers

Politics

Govt very optimistic on GST implementation from April 1: Sitharaman
GST Bill will ‘definitely’ be passed: Javadekar
Congress disrupted Parliament to take revenge for political defeat: Trivedi
Centre’s reply sought on PIL challenging CVC, VC appointment
Rahul Gandhi doing hit and run politics by making wild allegations: BJP
Modi should announce date for OROP implementation: Rahul

Defense

OROP: Delhi Police allows ex-servicemen to continue protest at Jantar Mantar
Defence forces issues including OROP highest priority of govt: Parrikar
Taiwan-made UAV goes on display at Taipei exhibition
Production Testing of Russia’s Armata Tank to End in 2016
India, Pakistan’s dossiers for NSA-level talks ready, terror tops agenda

Sports

Sania Mirza to get Khel Ratna; Rohit Sharma, 16 others to get Arjuna award
Saina Nehwal reaches World Badminton Championships semis
India beat Spain 4-2 to sweep Hockey Test series
Boxing Coach Swatantra Raj Singh recommended for Dronacharya award
Mayank, Manish steer India A into tri-series final

Current Affairs 14 August 2015

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National

Cong seeks unqualified apology from Sushma for allegations against Rajiv Gandhi
Govt clears a package of Rs 300 cr to save standing kharif crops from weak monsoon
At least 10 injured in grenade explosion in Shopian district of J&K
Over 15 lakh people have given up LPG subsidy so far: Pradhan
Bombay HC lifts ban on Maggi; says fresh tests required

International

India, Slovak ink MoU on technical cooperation in railway sector
At least 54 killed as truck bomb rips through Baghdad market
China, Pak sign deals worth USD 1.6 billion to implement CPEC
Researchers discover lake on Mars
44 killed, over 500 injured in China port explosions

Business

Indirect tax collection growth shows economy improving: CEA
IRDAI allows banks to tie up with insurers
CAG pulls up SAIL for inefficiency in planning, finalization, execution of projects
Nissan launches limited edition Datsun GO at Rs 4.1 lakh
Ford launches Figo Aspire at Rs.4.9 lakh
Jaguar Land Rover plans manufacturing unit in Slovakia

Politics

PM Modi says his UAE visit will boost ties & enhance economic relations
PM expresses happiness over Guinness world record of PAHAL scheme
Congress displaying attitude of Emergency days: Modi
Security for Shinde’s kin to be withdrawn
Session not prorogued, govt. options open on GST Bill

Defense

Pak troops violate ceasefire for 5th consecutive day
Russia to provide Irbis-E radar to China for Su-35 fighters
In a first, 44,500-ton aircraft carrier to be refitted in India
Afghanistan claims ‘Pakistani military interference’ in Kabul attacks
Curious NASA to join ISRO to study Mangalyaan findings

Sports

Archery World Cup : Deepika, Mangal enter into finals
Hockey Test series: India beat Spain 4-2 ending Europe tour on high note
Tania Sachdev wins silver in rapid chess
World Championship: Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, sail into quarters
Galle Test: Kohli, Dhawan tons put India in charge against Sri Lanka

Meet Flying Officer Beer Singh Bains of Royal New Zealand Air Force

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August 14, 2015

Five months of intensive training paid off as 10 members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force initial officer training course graduated at Base Woodbourne, in Marlborough, yesterday afternoon. The course was the second of the year, with graduates trained on the skills and knowledge expected of junior officers.

Flying Officer Beer Singh Bains, of Auckland, was one of the 10 graduates. “This is where I want to be,” he said. “The training was good, but I’m dying to get there and getting right amongst it.”

This Indian Army Trailer Will Make You Emotional [Goosebumps Guaranteed]

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August 14, 2015

This Indian army video will not only make your emotional but also encourages you to join the Indian army. For all the warriors and Indian army lover, here is the new trailer of Indian Army. Song Name: Tu chalta ja, tu badta ja, tu ladta ja. Indian Army : Life Less Ordinary ‪#‎JoinIndianArmy‬

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IAF Rescues 22 British, French Trekkers in Ladakh

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August 14, 2015

Twenty-two British and French trekkers, stranded in high altitude Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir following heavy downpour, have been rescued by IAF personnel in the past two days.

“Braving adverse weather, IAF helicopters from Leh rescued 21 British Nationals and 1 French national on August 6 and 7 in a challenging casualty evacuation from high altitude in Ladakh,” Defence spokesman at Army’s Northern Command Col S D Goswami said today.

After five days of continuous downpour, all major rivers like Indus, Nubra, Shyok and their tributaries in Ladakh region were flowing above danger mark, he said.

Road and telephone communications were cut off. The Air Force Station in Leh received an SOS to rescue a group of British citizens who were stranded in the Markha Valley with some members suffering from asthma, he said.

‘Siachen Pioneers’, the premier IAF helicopter unit at Leh, was pressed into service, he added.

“Marginal weather and time of the day necessitated a search and rescue to be launched immediately. Two aircraft were launched, led by Commanding Officer Wing commander B S Sehrawat with Flight Lieutenant Cirag as formation leader, and Wing Commander KS Negi with Squadron Leader V Chauhan as his number two,” he added.

The pilots located the trekkers close to Thinlespa village on the bank of the river, the trekkers had made a temporary ‘SOS’ sign near the rivulet, he said, adding this distress signal on ground was instrumental in correctly identifying the location.

“The formation carried out one more shuttles and successfully evacuated a total of 10 British nationals,” he added.

On August 7, two sets of two Cheetah helicopters each, took off at sunrise, Col Goswami said adding that in a matter of a few hours the balance 11 Britishers were rescued.

Meanwhile, another request for evacuation of a French woman, who was badly injured, was received, he said. Even though she had severe spinal injury and broken ribs, she was evacuated to Leh airfield and promptly moved to the hospital, Col Goswami added.

Source: outlookindia.com

Indian Army Killed 63 Pakistani Militants In J&K In 2015

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August 13, 2015