Medical Council of India (MCI) has released guidelines which has allowed students with locomotor disability of above 80% are to be admitted into post graduate degrees like MD and MS.Earlier,MCI had allowed only candidates with less than 80% locomotor disability of the lower limbs to study medicine. A petition was also filed in the Supreme… Continue reading MCI amends controversial rule on disabled doctors
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New hydro policy to help meet renewables target
Union Cabinet had approved a new hydroelectric policy aimed at boosting the sector.According to the new policy,large hydro projects will also be designated as renewable energy projects. Earlier,only smaller projects of less than 25 MW in capacity were categorised as renewable energy projects and were eligible for various incentives like financial assistance and cheaper credit.… Continue reading New hydro policy to help meet renewables target
Only 26% of rural toilets use twin-leach pits, finds survey
An analysis of the National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey 2018-19 data conducted by The Hindu has revealed that only 26.6% of rural households use the twin-pit system to dispose of excreta from their toilets. According to the analysis, 28% of toilets are connected to a septic tank with a soak pit and 6% to a… Continue reading Only 26% of rural toilets use twin-leach pits, finds survey
Migration in Bengal delta driven by livelihood issues, gender disparity
Migration in Bengal delta driven by livelihood issues, gender disparity A study titled “Deltas, Vulnerability and Climate Change: Migration and Adaptation (DECMA)” has stated that economic reasons are the major cause for migration in the Indian Bengal Delta. The Indian Bengal Delta comprises the Indian part of the trans-boundary Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta. It comprises of two… Continue reading Migration in Bengal delta driven by livelihood issues, gender disparity
Forest fire at Attappady peak dies down
Forest fire at Attappady peak dies down A major forest fire that had broken out at two locations of Malleswara peak of Attappady Reserve Forest, Palakkad district, Kerala has subsided. The State government has sought the help of the Air Force to put out the fire at Attappadi, Agali and Bhavani forest ranges. Malleswara peak… Continue reading Forest fire at Attappady peak dies down
Pollution: 6 States told to submit action plan
Pollution: 6 States told to submit action plan The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Assam, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Nagaland governments to submit their action plans to tackle air pollution. NGT has further warned that if action plans are not executed within the specified timeline, the defaulting states will be liable to pay… Continue reading Pollution: 6 States told to submit action plan
58 dead as flash floods hit Indonesia’s Papua
58 dead as flash floods hit Indonesia’s Papua A number of people have died in Indonesia’s eastern Papua province due to flash flood. The flash flood was triggered by torrential rain. In Indonesia, floods are common during the rainy season which extends from October to April. Flood is a rising and overflowing of a body… Continue reading 58 dead as flash floods hit Indonesia’s Papua
President of India presents Padma Awards
President of India presents Padma Awards Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has recently presented the Padma Awards 2019. The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India. The awards are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The Awards are given in three categories viz. a) Padma Vibhushan, b) Padma Bhushan… Continue reading President of India presents Padma Awards
Sea trials of ocean surveillance ship evoke good response
Sea trials of ocean surveillance ship evoke good response The sea trials of India’s missile tracking ocean surveillance ship for Indian navy has received great response. The missile tracking ship VC 11184 has been built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL).It has the capacity to carry 300-strong crew with hi-tech gadgets and communication equipment.It is powered… Continue reading Sea trials of ocean surveillance ship evoke good response
MCI amends controversial rule on disabled doctors
MCI amends controversial rule on disabled doctors Medical Council of India (MCI) has released guidelines which has allowed students with locomotor disability of above 80% are to be admitted into post graduate degrees like MD and MS.Earlier,MCI had allowed only candidates with less than 80% locomotor disability of the lower limbs to study medicine. A… Continue reading MCI amends controversial rule on disabled doctors

