According to the provisional 2019 Livestock Census report, India’s total population of indigenous and nondescript cattle is estimated at 139.82 million. This is a 7.5% decrease from 2012 indigenous cattle population. In contrary, the exotic and crossbred cattle population has increased by 29.5%. The Indian government had launched Rashritya Gokul Mission in 2014. The mission… Continue reading Latest count is in: Desi cattle numbers continue to go downhill
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Ocean warming, overfishing increase methylmercury toxin in fish
According to a study published in the journal Nature, increase in sea temperatures and overfishing impacts the level of methylmercury in fish. Methylmercury concentration in fish has increased despite its decrease in seawater since 1990s The study observed there has been up to 23% increase in methylmercury concentration in Atlantic cod fish in the northwestern… Continue reading Ocean warming, overfishing increase methylmercury toxin in fish
‘FPI tax issues put divestment at risk’
The government may miss its disinvestment target of ₹1.05 lakh crore that has been set for the current financial year.Disinvestment is defined as the action of an organisation or government selling or liquidating an asset or subsidiary. The target may be missed as foreign portfolio investors(FPIs) could stay away from such share sales if the… Continue reading ‘FPI tax issues put divestment at risk’
Launching project to store floodwater, CM Kejriwal says Centre put it on fast track
Delhi state government and Jal Shakti Ministry has launched a pilot project to create natural reservoirs to conserve rainwater in the Yamuna floodplains. The pilot project will be carried out on a 40-acre plot in Sangarpur village. Later, in 2020, it would be expanded to 1000 acres. The project is aimed at charging aquifers using… Continue reading Launching project to store floodwater, CM Kejriwal says Centre put it on fast track
Finance minister to review jail term clause for non-compliance of CSR
Finance Minister has assured the industry that the government would review the criminal penal provisions on corporate social responsibility (CSR). The amendments to the Companies Act have empowered the government to put the concerned officers in jail for up to three years, besides imposing monetary fines if they do not adhere to CSR norms. The… Continue reading Finance minister to review jail term clause for non-compliance of CSR
Every child to get Rotavirus vaccine by September
The Central government has planned to expand the coverage of Rotavirus vaccine to all 36 states and union territories by September, 2019.The vaccine is currently available only in 28 states and UTs in India. Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea among infants and children throughout the world. Rotavirus is transmitted by the… Continue reading Every child to get Rotavirus vaccine by September
President Kovind gives assent to UAPA Bill
President has given assent to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019. The Bill amends the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967 providing special procedures to deal with terrorist activities and individuals and groups that foster terrorism in India. Under the Act,the central government may designate an organisation as a terrorist organisation if it (a)commits or participates… Continue reading President Kovind gives assent to UAPA Bill
Centre will not touch Article 371F, Sikkim CM assures people
Sikkim Chief Minister has said that the Centre had assured that Article 371F would remain intact and safe. Article 371F of the Indian Constitution provides special constitutional status to Sikkim. Article 371F states that states that that the Legislative Assembly shall consist of not less than 30 members. In order to reflect the diversity of… Continue reading Centre will not touch Article 371F, Sikkim CM assures people
Industrial production growth slips to 2% in June
India’s Index of industrial production(IIP) has slowed down to 2% in June,2019. The growth was pulled down by a sharp decline in the output of mining and manufacturing sectors. IIP measures industrial output growth.The IIP is an index which details out the growth of various sectors in an economy such as mineral mining, electricity and… Continue reading Industrial production growth slips to 2% in June
Home buyers can start bankruptcy cases against errant builders
The Supreme Court has upheld the amendments made to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code(IBC) that classified homebuyers as financial creditors. The verdict came on a petition filed by builders who had challenged the IBC amendment citing that it would result in duplication as the homebuyers have already been given protection under Real Estate Regulation and… Continue reading Home buyers can start bankruptcy cases against errant builders
