The Indian Journal of Medical Research has described celiac disease which is caused due to an allergy to gluten as an impending epidemic in 2011.It has also been revealed that one of every 140 persons in India is estimated to have celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed… Continue reading Giving up wheat, rye may help beat that mystery illness but don’t try it at home
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Govt eyes strict emission rules to boost EVs
The government is planning to make emission standards stringent to discourage the production and purchase of vehicles that are fitted with internal combustion engines(ICE). NITI Aayog has proposed the mandatory sale of two and three-wheelers Electric Vehicles(EVs) from 2025 but the industry representatives have resisted the shift towards EVs. The government officials are planning of… Continue reading Govt eyes strict emission rules to boost EVs
Govt. to start Jal Shakti Abhiyan for 255 water-stressed districts from July 1
The central government has decided to launch Jal Shakti Abhiyan in 255 water-stressed districts. The programme will run from July 1st to September 15th 2019. Jal Shakti Abhiyan is a time-bound, mission mode, water conservation and irrigation efficiency campaign for water security in rural India. It aims at making water conservation and promotion of… Continue reading Govt. to start Jal Shakti Abhiyan for 255 water-stressed districts from July 1
What is Lunar Evacuation System?
The European Space Agency (ESA) recently tested a device which is designed to assist in astronaut rescue missions on the surface of the Moon. The test was among preparations for NASA’s 2024 Artemis Mission The device is called the Lunar Evacuation System Assembly (LESA). LESA is a pyramid-like structure. It can be operated by a… Continue reading What is Lunar Evacuation System?
Govt to provide broadband connectivity under BharatNet project to all gram panchayats
In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Electronics and IT Minister has said that 128870 gram panchayats have been connected with optical fibre till date under the BharatNet Project. BharatNet project seeks to provide affordable high speed broadband connectivity to 2.5 lakh gram panchayats across India. The nodal ministry for the project is Ministry… Continue reading Govt to provide broadband connectivity under BharatNet project to all gram panchayats
Plastic Crust– a new kind of sea pollution
Scientists from the Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre have discovered a new type of plastic pollution which has been dubbed as “plasticrusts”. The study has been published in the journal Science of The Total Environment Plasticrust is a layer of plastic encrusted onto ocean rocks. In 2016, researchers first observed blue and grey plastic patches… Continue reading Plastic Crust– a new kind of sea pollution
Centre plans to set up common online platform for RERA of all states, UTs
The Central government has planned to set up a common online platform for the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) of all states and UTs. The move aims to provide an opportunity to home-buyers, builders and authorities to exchange views. Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) 2016 is a central legislation which aims to regulate… Continue reading Centre plans to set up common online platform for RERA of all states, UTs
Govt considering hike in pension age limit under Atal Pension Yojana
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has submitted a proposal to increase the limit of pension and age under Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Launched in 2015, Atal Pension Yojana is a government-backed pension scheme administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). The scheme falls under the Ministry of Finance. Under… Continue reading Govt considering hike in pension age limit under Atal Pension Yojana
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed annually on 26 June. The decision to mark the day was taken in 1987 via resolution 42/112 of the United Nations General Assembly The observance seeks to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. It aims to strengthen action… Continue reading International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Must Read News Articles – June 27th, 2019
Archives GS-1 Buddhist relic unearthed in AP village A Buddhist relic has been unearthed by a group of indologists on the right bank of the Gundlakamma river at Anamanaluru village, near Korisapadu, in Prakasam district. GS-2 54 nations back India for UNSC non-permanent seat India has won the unanimous support of all countries in the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 27th, 2019
