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Pinaki Chandra Ghose set to be India’s first Lokpal

The selection panel led by Prime minister is likely to name Retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose as India’s first Lokpal,the anti-corruption ombudsman. An ombudsman is an official, usually appointed by government, who investigates complaints (usually lodged by private citizens) against businesses, financial institutions or government departments or other public entities, and attempts to… Continue reading Pinaki Chandra Ghose set to be India’s first Lokpal

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 by two diesel engines and a large deck capable… Continue reading Sea trials of ocean surveillance ship evoke good response

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 petition was also filed in the Supreme… Continue reading MCI amends controversial rule on disabled doctors

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

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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

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