The Environment Ministry has put forward draft Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF). It is a part of World Bank funded project called Enhancing Coastal and Ocean Resource Efficiency Program (ENCORE). ENCORE aims to strengthen integrated coastal zone management in all coastal States and Union Territories of India. It seeks to strengthen coastal resource efficiency… Continue reading Centre unveils plan for coastal zone management
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Ancient drop of seawater shows Earth’s tectonic activity began 3.3 bn years ago
According to scientists, tectonic activity began on Earth 3.3 billion years ago. It was previously assumed that tectonic activity began about 2.7 billion years ago on Earth. The conclusion came from scientists after they studied a microscopic bead of cooled magma which was protected by it olivine crystal. The olivine crystal was found in a… Continue reading Ancient drop of seawater shows Earth’s tectonic activity began 3.3 bn years ago
Online content can’t be regulated under Cinematograph Act: HC
The Karnataka High Court has held that the films, serials and other multimedia contents transmitted through online platforms like Youtube, Netflix cannot be regulated under Cinematograph Act, 1952. The court observed that going by the concept of internet and its operation, the act of exhibition of films, serials and other content perhaps amounts to transfer… Continue reading Online content can’t be regulated under Cinematograph Act: HC
Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Bill deferred in Rajya Sabha
The Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment) Bill, 2019 has not been passed in the Raj Sabha due to lack of broad consensus on the bill. The bill seeks to amend the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Act, 1951. The Act provides for the erection of a National Memorial in memory of those killed or wounded in… Continue reading Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Bill deferred in Rajya Sabha
3 days before Ranbir Penal Code was replaced by IPC, SC struck down its adultery clause
The Supreme Court on 2nd August had struck down Section 497 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) that dealt with adultery, holding it “unconstitutional”. RPC is the criminal code applicable to Jammu and Kashmir. In September 2018, the Supreme Court had struck down Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalized adultery. Section 497… Continue reading 3 days before Ranbir Penal Code was replaced by IPC, SC struck down its adultery clause
Mexico’s cactus offers alternative to plastics
A Mexican researcher has invented a new form of biodegradable plastic made primarily from the juice of prickly pear cactus (opuntia). The pulp of the prickly pear is mixed with non-toxic additives to produce sheets that can be used for packaging. In March 2019, UN member states at the United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA) in… Continue reading Mexico’s cactus offers alternative to plastics
ISRO’s mini launcher SSLV is unborn but has 2 flights booked
US-based satellite rideshare and mission management provider Spaceflight has signed a deal with New Space India Ltd (NSIL) for payload slot on the first commercial launch of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). The SSLV has been developed by ISRO. Its first flight is expected to take place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in late… Continue reading ISRO’s mini launcher SSLV is unborn but has 2 flights booked
How Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh propose to check lynching
The Rajasthan government has passed the Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019. The Madhya Pradesh government has also introduced a Bill that seeks to curb cow vigilantism and mob lynching. State Law Commission in Uttar Pradesh has drafted the UP Combating of Mob Lynching Bill, 2019, and submitted it to Chief Minister. These developments follow… Continue reading How Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh propose to check lynching
Andhra govt to host international trade meet on August 9
Andhra Pradesh will host its first international trade and investment meeting on August 9. The event is being organised in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs The meet aims at exploring opportunities for collaboration in core areas like pharma, automobile, steel, textiles food processing, electronics At the event, the Andhra Pradesh government will showcase… Continue reading Andhra govt to host international trade meet on August 9
Daily Quiz #7 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 8, 2019
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