Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here DU scientists discover frog in Assam, name it after Northeast A team of scientists from Delhi University and the Wildlife Institute of India, in collaboration with researchers from Indonesia and the US, have discovered a new species frog from Assam in Northeast India.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 12, 2019
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DU scientists discover frog in Assam, name it after Northeast
A team of scientists from Delhi University and the Wildlife Institute of India, in collaboration with researchers from Indonesia and the US, have discovered a new species frog from Assam in Northeast India. The frog belongs to the microhylid genus Micryletta. Micryletta is a group of narrow-mouthed frogs that is primarily and widely distributed in… Continue reading DU scientists discover frog in Assam, name it after Northeast
New agency to develop space warfare weapon systems
The Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the setting up of the Defence Space Research Agency (DSRO). The DSRO will comprise scientists who will work closely with integrated staff officers of the three armed forces – the Indian Air Force, Army, and the Navy. It will work on space warfare weapon systems and technologies. It… Continue reading New agency to develop space warfare weapon systems
CO2 emissions rose by 2% in 2018: study
According to the recently released BP Statistical Review of World Energy, Global carbon emissions grew by 2%, the highest since 2010-2011. The report has termed the trend unsustainable. The BP report has found that while the use of renewable forms of energy grew by 14.5% in 2018, it still accounted for just a third of… Continue reading CO2 emissions rose by 2% in 2018: study
BJP MP Virendra Kumar to be Pro-tem speaker of Lok Sabha
BJP MP from Madhya Pradesh Virendra Kumar has been appointed as the Pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Pro-tem Speaker’s appointment, functions and powers are not clearly mentioned in the Constitution. After, the new government is formed, the Legislative Section of Parliament prepares a list of the senior most Lok Sabha members. The list is… Continue reading BJP MP Virendra Kumar to be Pro-tem speaker of Lok Sabha
Gujarat on alert as cyclonic storm Vayu inches towards coast
Gujarat has been put on high alert after Cyclonic storm Vayu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. The cyclonic storm has been named Vayu by India. The severe cyclonic storm Vayu developed in the Arabian Sea and is expected to make a landfall on the Saurashtra coast between Porbandar and Mahuva Kutch. The IMD ranks… Continue reading Gujarat on alert as cyclonic storm Vayu inches towards coast
Govt eyes reforms, to club 44 labour laws into 4 codes
The Central government is planning to introduce a new Labour Bill in the upcoming session of the Parliament with an aim to help investors and accelerate growth. The new labour legislation would merge the existing 44 labour laws under four specific categories which are (a)wages (b)social security (c)industrial safety and welfare and (d)industrial relations. Labour… Continue reading Govt eyes reforms, to club 44 labour laws into 4 codes
ICAT Releases India’s 1st BS – VI Certificate in Two Wheeler Segment
International Centre for Automotive Technology(ICAT) has released India’s first Type Approval Certificate(TAC) for Bharat Stage VI(BS VI) norms for the two wheeler segment in New Delhi. The certificate was released and handed over by Director of ICAT to top officials of the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers).This is India’s first certification in the two wheeler segment… Continue reading ICAT Releases India’s 1st BS – VI Certificate in Two Wheeler Segment
Right to liberty not negotiable, release journalist, SC tells UP govt
The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release on bail of freelance journalist Prashant Kanojia. He was arrested for alleged objectionable comments on Twitter against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The SC affirmed that fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution of India and in particular Articles 19 and 21 are non-negotiable. The SC also clarified that… Continue reading Right to liberty not negotiable, release journalist, SC tells UP govt
Govt to ask RBI to remove priority lending limit for renewable energy sector
The Ministry of new and renewable energy(MNRE) has decided to ask the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) for removal of the priority sector lending limit for the renewable energy(RE) sector. This will encourage the PSBs(public sector banks) to lend more for renewable energy projects and help RE developers access easy finance. India is running the world’s… Continue reading Govt to ask RBI to remove priority lending limit for renewable energy sector
