The Election Commission (EC) has passed an order stating that any money transfer under the ‘Pasupu Kumkuma’ scheme will not violate the Model Code of Conduct(MCC). The Commission has said that the Model Code of Conduct does not come in the way of the schemes that have been launched before MCC kicks in,especially if the… Continue reading Pasupu Kumkuma’: Andhra govt scheme for women gets EC nod
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Indonesia eyes komodo dragon island closure to thwart smuggling
Komodo Island will be closed to tourists starting January 2020.The famous island in Indonesia is home to the Komodo dragon,an ancient lizard.It will be banned to fix problems created by mass tourism and thwart attempts to smuggle the world’s biggest lizard. Komodo dragons are the largest,heaviest lizards in the world and one of the few… Continue reading Indonesia eyes komodo dragon island closure to thwart smuggling
NIT kick-starts programme under GIAN
The National Institute of Technology(NIT),Tiruchi has launched a five-day programme under the Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) in Higher Education. Global Initiative Of Academic Networks (GIAN) has been launched by the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) in 2015. GIAN aims at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs, internationally to encourage… Continue reading NIT kick-starts programme under GIAN
Promotion & protection of ancient Indian Languages is need of the hour: Vice President
The Vice President of India has conferred around 100 ‘President’s Certificate of Honour’ and ‘Maharshi Badrayan Vyas Samman’ Awards on scholars in Classical Languages for the years 2016,2017 and 2018. Maharshi Badrayan Vyas Samman were introduced in the year 2002.It is given to selected young scholars in the age group of 30 to 45 years.… Continue reading Promotion & protection of ancient Indian Languages is need of the hour: Vice President
Rise in obesity, vision-related issues in Indian schoolchildren, says study
A report titled “Enhancing the Effectiveness and Impact of Schools: Insights from School Health Screening Program” has noted that obesity, vision and dental issues are the major health problems faced by school-going children across India. The report has been published by Jarma Wellness, an organisation working in the area of healthcare consultation. Jarma Wellness, an… Continue reading Rise in obesity, vision-related issues in Indian schoolchildren, says study
‘Deaths from C-sections high in developing countries’
A recent research published in The Lancet has noted that maternal deaths following caesarean sections in low and middle-income countries are 100 times higher than that in high-income countries. According to the report, annually, there are 3 lakh maternal deaths and 99% of it are from low and middle-income countries. Poor access, unnecessary caesarean operations,… Continue reading ‘Deaths from C-sections high in developing countries’
Japan probe blasts asteroid to make crater
A Japanese spacecraft, Hayabusa2, has launched an explosive device at asteroid Ryugu. The aim is to blast a crater in the surface of the asteroid. It seeks to throw up “fresh” material from under the asteroid’s surface that could shed light on the early stages of the solar system. In February, the Hayabusa2 spacecraft had… Continue reading Japan probe blasts asteroid to make crater
Supreme Court declines plea against Gujjar quota
The Supreme Court has declined a plea challenging Rajasthan Backward Classes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions in the State and of Appointments and Posts in Services under the State) (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Rajasthan government had passed the bill in February 2019. The bill seeks to provide 5% reservation to Gujjars, Banjaras, Gadia Lohars,… Continue reading Supreme Court declines plea against Gujjar quota
EC advises Adityanath to be careful
The Election Commission has advised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister to be more careful in future in future references to the armed forces in his poll campaign speeches for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. UP CM’s remark describing the armed forces as “Modiji ki sena” during a poll campaign had generated widespread controversy and was highly… Continue reading EC advises Adityanath to be careful
Kerala forests home to new spider species
A new species of jumping spiders has been spotted in Illithodu forests, Kerala. An analysis of the spiders has revealed that they belong to the genus Habrocestum. Species of the genus Habrocestum has been recorded mostly in Eurasia and Africa. It is the first time that species belonging to this genus has been found in… Continue reading Kerala forests home to new spider species
