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
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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
NGT seeks report on declaration of Najafgarh as wetland from Delhi and Haryana governments
The National Green Tribunal has sought action- taken report from the Delhi and Haryana State governments over the declaration of Najafgarh as a wetland. Wetlands are formed where the water table is at or near the surface of the land, or where the land is covered by water. The directions came following a plea moved… Continue reading NGT seeks report on declaration of Najafgarh as wetland from Delhi and Haryana governments
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 5, 2019
Archives Q.1) India has legitimate reasons to develop deterrence for the security of its space-based assets in the absence of global regulatory regime to address the growing militarization in space. Discuss. Answer: There is no global regulatory regime to address the growing militarisation in space. Challenges in space: Growing militarisation of space Increasing space debris… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 5, 2019
