Introducing the world’s first gene-edited lizard, an albino Four brown anole lizards (a type of tropical lizard) have been genetically modified using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool. This is the world’s first successful attempt at producing a genetically modified reptile. The researchers from University of Georgia, USA had used CRISPR-Cas9 to fertilize the immature eggs… Continue reading Introducing the world’s first gene-edited lizard, an albino
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Rainwater harvesting: SC stays NGT fine order
Rainwater harvesting: SC stays NGT fine order The Supreme Court has stayed a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order imposing a penalty of Rs 5 lakh each on educational institutions in Delhi for failing to install rainwater harvesting systems. The Supreme Court’s order came in the backdrop of a plea filed by the Delhi government and… Continue reading Rainwater harvesting: SC stays NGT fine order
SC refuses to stay the release of Modi biopic
SC refuses to stay the release of Modi biopic The Supreme Court has refused to put a stay on the release of biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The SC is of the opinion that it is too early to intervene as the Central Board of Film Certification has not yet certified the film. Supreme… Continue reading SC refuses to stay the release of Modi biopic
Increase random checking of VVPAT slips to five per Assembly segment, SC directs Election Commission
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to increase random matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs to five polling booths per assembly segment of a parliamentary constituency or Assembly consistency, from one at present. Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) is an independent system attached to an EVM that allows the voters to verify… Continue reading Increase random checking of VVPAT slips to five per Assembly segment, SC directs Election Commission
Untimely rain leaves farmers worried
The recent heavy rainfall and hailstorms in Punjab and Haryana has damaged standing wheat crops and could also lead to a delay in harvesting of the wheat. Punjab and Haryana are key wheat producing states in India. Wheat is the main Rabi crop in India. It is sown between late October and December; while the… Continue reading Untimely rain leaves farmers worried
IIT-Madras tops NIRF higher education rankings
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-Madras) has topped overall in the National Institution Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings, 2019. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, and IIT-Delhi has ranked 2nd and 3rd respectively. In the university category, IISc Bangalore ranked first followed by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. In the management category, IIM- Bengaluru ranked first… Continue reading IIT-Madras tops NIRF higher education rankings
SC refuses to stay the release of Modi biopic
The Supreme Court has refused to put a stay on the release of biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The SC is of the opinion that it is too early to intervene as the Central Board of Film Certification has not yet certified the film. Supreme Court’s observations comes in the backdrop of a petition… Continue reading SC refuses to stay the release of Modi biopic
Rainwater harvesting: SC stays NGT fine order
The Supreme Court has stayed a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order imposing a penalty of Rs 5 lakh each on educational institutions in Delhi for failing to install rainwater harvesting systems. The Supreme Court’s order came in the backdrop of a plea filed by the Delhi government and others which had challenged NGT’s order. In… Continue reading Rainwater harvesting: SC stays NGT fine order
Introducing the world’s first gene-edited lizard, an albino
Four brown anole lizards (a type of tropical lizard) have been genetically modified using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool. This is the world’s first successful attempt at producing a genetically modified reptile. The researchers from University of Georgia, USA had used CRISPR-Cas9 to fertilize the immature eggs of anole lizards and produce four pink albino… Continue reading Introducing the world’s first gene-edited lizard, an albino
Transition to BS-VI fuel on track but infra, lack of awareness
At a round-table discussion on the preparedness to roll out BS-VI fuel norms, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has highlighted the key challenges in the India-wide transition to BS-VI norms. The Indian government has decided to skip BS-V and directly move to BS-VI from April 2020. The main difference between BS-IV and BS-VI… Continue reading Transition to BS-VI fuel on track but infra, lack of awareness
