Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context Vijay Mallya has submitted a “renewal application” in the UK High Court, making another attempt at appealing against his extradition to India to face fraud and money laundering charges amounting to ₹ 9,000 crore. What is extradition Extradition is the formal process of one state surrendering an individual… Continue reading 7 PM | The Law of Extradition in India | 15 April, 2019
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Lipstick seeds’ grown by tribals in A.P. a big hit
Annatto is a tree commonly called as lipstick tree.Its botanical name is Bixa orellana and it grows in tropical regions.The seeds of this plant are covered with a bright orange to red pulpy layer,from which a commercial colour material is extracted. The exclusion of many artificial colours in the western market from the list of… Continue reading Lipstick seeds’ grown by tribals in A.P. a big hit
Seychelles president’s underwater speech: Protect our oceans
In a first-ever live speech from an underwater submersible, Seychelles president has made a global plea to protect the oceans. The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. Small island nations like the Seychelles are among the most vulnerable to the rise in sea levels caused by climate… Continue reading Seychelles president’s underwater speech: Protect our oceans
Oil consuming bacteria found at sea bottom
Scientists have discovered a unique oil eating bacteria in the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the Earth’s oceans. The Mariana Trench is located in the Western Pacific Ocean. It reaches a depth of approximately 11,000 metres. The expedition to Mariana Trench was organised and led by marine explorer and noted film director James Cameron.… Continue reading Oil consuming bacteria found at sea bottom
World’s largest plane makes first test flight
The world’s largest airplane called Roc, has made its first test flight over the Mojave Desert, California, USA. The plane has the world’s largest wingspan but does not have longest nose-to-tail length. The plane has been developed by aerospace venture Stratolaunch which was set up by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2011. The… Continue reading World’s largest plane makes first test flight
121 killed in Libya clashes: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that ongoing clashes between rival militias for control of Tripoli, Libya’s capital, have killed at least 121 people. On April 5th, Libyan National Army led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar launched a major military offensive in Tripoli as UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres was in the city to… Continue reading 121 killed in Libya clashes: WHO
‘India short of 6 lakh doctors, 2 million nurses: U.S. study
A report by the Centre for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP), USA, has highlighted various factors contributing to antibiotic-treatable deaths. The study was based on stakeholder interviews in Uganda, India, and Germany, and literature reviews to identify key access barriers to antibiotics in low-, middle-, and high-income countries. The study has highlighted that the… Continue reading ‘India short of 6 lakh doctors, 2 million nurses: U.S. study
Opposition parties to approach SC again to demand verification of 50% votes by VVPATs
Recently, the opposition parties had held a meeting to discuss the issue of EVM malfunctioning that cropped up during the 1st phase of Lok Sabha elections. They have further decided to approach the Supreme Court again to demand that at least 50% of paper trails be verified with EVMs. Recently, the Supreme Court had directed… Continue reading Opposition parties to approach SC again to demand verification of 50% votes by VVPATs
In a show of intent, external affairs ministry sets up Indo-Pacific wing
India has set up an Indo-Pacific division in the foreign office.The new division is intended to give a coherent architecture to the Indo Pacific policy,which was articulated by the prime minister at the Shangri-La Dialogue in 2018. The division will integrate the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA),Asean region and the Quad to the Indo-Pacific table.The… Continue reading In a show of intent, external affairs ministry sets up Indo-Pacific wing
C-295 plane deal in final stages
India’s Ministry of Defence(MoD) has concluded negotiations to acquire 62 Airbus C295 medium transport aircraft(MTA).However,the deal needs clearance from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) as there is a change from earlier parameters. India is looking to buy 62 Airbus Defence and Space C295 medium transport aircraft (MTA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the… Continue reading C-295 plane deal in final stages
