The World Health Organization(WHO) has launched its global strategy for prevention and control of snakebite envenoming. WHO Global Strategy targets 50% reduction in mortality and disability caused by snakebite envenoming by 2030. This target will be achieved through (a)ensuring access to treatment such as anti-venoms and ancillary medical care by increasing the number of manufacturers… Continue reading WHO unveils plan to tackle snakebite
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NOTA most popular in Bihar, 8 lakh shun parties
According to the Election Commission’s website,Bihar saw the highest number of voters in the country opting for the None of The Above (NOTA) option while exercising their franchise in the Lok Sabha polls. None Of The Above (NOTA) is a ballot option designed to allow the voter to indicate disapproval of all of the candidates… Continue reading NOTA most popular in Bihar, 8 lakh shun parties
Women still under-represented in science, tech
According to a report by UNESCO, women remains considerably under-represented across STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) studies and careers. The report says that globally only 29% of those in science research and development are women with a lowest in south and west Asia at 19% and the highest in central Asia with 48%. The… Continue reading Women still under-represented in science, tech
Copper, aluminium sectors may get raw deal if India joins RCEP, warn producers
Ahead of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) meeting,the Aluminium Association of India(AAI) has written to the Government seeking protection from cheap imports. The AAI has said that if India joins the RCEP then such a move would pave the way for zero duty on imports of copper and aluminium which would cripple the domestic… Continue reading Copper, aluminium sectors may get raw deal if India joins RCEP, warn producers
No GST at duty-free shops: HC
Recently,the Allahabad high court has ruled that there shall be no Goods and Services tax(GST) levied in case of purchases made at duty free stores at the arrival or departure terminals. The court held that tax will not be levied as the goods has not crossed the customs border and passengers carry the items as… Continue reading No GST at duty-free shops: HC
Laws not enough to end scavenging: NHRC chief
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairman has said that the government needs to tell what it has done to end manual scavenging and merely putting laws in place will not end the menace. Manual scavenging is the practice of manually cleaning, carrying, disposing of, or handling human excreta.The International Labour Organization (ILO) distinguishes three… Continue reading Laws not enough to end scavenging: NHRC chief
Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh declared a banned terrorist organisation
The Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), has been declared as a banned terrorist organisation by the Indian government. It has been inserted in the First Schedule of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. According to the home ministry, the JMB came into existence in 1998 with the objective of establishing a Caliphate through Jihad. It has committed… Continue reading Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh declared a banned terrorist organisation
Must Read News Articles – May 25th, 2019
Archives GS-2 Higher education to get a boost with ₹1.5 lakh crore action plan The Ministry of Human Resource Development plans to launch an ambitious ₹1.5 lakh crore action plan to improve the quality and accessibility of higher education over the next five years. Laws not enough to end scavenging Stating that just putting in… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 25th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 24, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here India votes in favour of UNGA resolution demanding UK withdraw from Chagos Archipelago India was among 116 nations to vote in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution on “Advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences of the separation… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 24, 2019
India votes in favour of UNGA resolution demanding UK withdraw from Chagos Archipelago
India was among 116 nations to vote in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution on “Advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences of the separation of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965”. The resolution demanded that the UK should withdraw its colonial administration from the Chagos Archipelago unconditionally… Continue reading India votes in favour of UNGA resolution demanding UK withdraw from Chagos Archipelago
