The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said monsoon rains are expected to be normal in 2019- 96% of the Long-term average (LPA). The IMD defines normal rainfall as between 96% and 104% of the Long Period Average (LPA). LPA (50year average) of monsoon rains in India is 89 cm. The IMD issues its first monsoon… Continue reading Monsoon likely to be ‘normal’ this year, says meteorological dept.
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Sunstroke cases on the rise in Andhra Pradesh
There has been a high number of sunstroke/heatstroke cases in Andhra Pradesh which is reeling under heat wave conditions. A heat wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures-more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during the summer season. Heat wave is considered if maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40°C or… Continue reading Sunstroke cases on the rise in Andhra Pradesh
Public sector enterprises to get 12 months to sell non core assets
Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs) has been given 12 months to monetise non-core assets failing which the finance ministry may restrict budgetary allocations to the companies.Non-core assets are assets that are either not essential or simply no longer used in a company’s business operations. Earlier,Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) had issued the guidelines… Continue reading Public sector enterprises to get 12 months to sell non core assets
10% quota: Cabinet nod for funds
The Union Cabinet has approved a budget of Rs.4315.15 crore to create the additional seats in 158 central educational institutions to implement 10% EWS quota. In January 2019, the government had passed 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act. It provides for 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the economically weaker section in the unreserved… Continue reading 10% quota: Cabinet nod for funds
Watch Modi biopic fully this time, SC tells ECI
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to re-examine its earlier order and take an informed decision on stay on the release of the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after watching the entire movie. The SC has asked the Election commission to report back to the court on 20th April on whether the… Continue reading Watch Modi biopic fully this time, SC tells ECI
SC irked after poll panel’s counsel says it is ‘powerless’
The Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over the Election Commission for not taking action against politicians for communal and hate speeches during the Lok Sabha campaigning.The court has decided to examine the ambit of poll panel’s power on the violation of model code of conduct. The court was hearing a plea seeking an order from… Continue reading SC irked after poll panel’s counsel says it is ‘powerless’
Notre-Dame cathedral, iconic Paris landmark, engulfed in fire
A catastrophic fire had engulfed the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. The cathedral, whose name means Our Lady, is the seat of the archbishop of Paris. The foundation stone of the Notre-Dame was laid in 1163 by Pope Alexander III during the reign of King Louis VII. The construction of the cathedral was… Continue reading Notre-Dame cathedral, iconic Paris landmark, engulfed in fire
Plea in SC seeks entry of women into mosques
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court pleading that Muslim women be allowed to enter and offer namaz inside mosques.The petitioner asked the apex court to declare the prohibition on entry of women inside mosques in the country as illegal and unconstitutional. The petition was filed on the grounds that (a)there is nothing… Continue reading Plea in SC seeks entry of women into mosques
China is using AI to profile Uighur Muslims
The Chinese government has been allegedly using a system of facial recognition cameras to track Uighur Muslim minority. According to experts, it is the first known example of a government intentionally using artificial intelligence for racial profiling The facial recognition system has been integrated into surveillance cameras. They look exclusively for Uighurs based on their… Continue reading China is using AI to profile Uighur Muslims
Global measles cases up 300% year-on-year: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that measles cases worldwide rose by 300% during the first three months of 2019 compared with the same period in 2018. Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that is spread by contact with an infected person through coughing and sneezing. It can be entirely prevented with a… Continue reading Global measles cases up 300% year-on-year: WHO
