Source: The post is based on the article “No 100% biodegradable plastic in India, says BIS” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has said that plastic is not a 100% biodegradable product and if any manufacturers claim otherwise it will be equivalent to a… Continue reading No 100% biodegradable plastic in India, says BIS
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Key Supreme Court verdicts that moved the needle on LGBTQ rights in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Key Supreme Court verdicts that moved the needle on LGBTQ rights in India” published in Indian Express on 20th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has continued to hear a batch of pleas seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriages. What is the case about?… Continue reading Key Supreme Court verdicts that moved the needle on LGBTQ rights in India
Cabinet approves National Quantum Mission to scale-up scientific & industrial R&D for quantum technologies
Source-The post is based on the article “Union Cabinet gives nod for ₹6,003 crore Quantum Mission” published in PIB on 20th April 2023. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the ₹6,003 crore National Quantum Mission (NQM). What is the National Quantum Mission (NQM)? Nodal Ministry: Department of Science and Technology Aim: To… Continue reading Cabinet approves National Quantum Mission to scale-up scientific & industrial R&D for quantum technologies
ISRO to launch Singaporean Earth Observation satellite TeLEOS-02
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to launch Singaporean Earth Observation satellite TeLEOS-02” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 What is the News? ISRO is going to launch a Singaporean Earth Observation satellite named TeLEOS-02 from Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle(PSLV). What is the TeLEOS-02 satellite? TeLEOS 2 is a 750… Continue reading ISRO to launch Singaporean Earth Observation satellite TeLEOS-02
Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 notified by Central Government
Source: The post is based on the article “Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 notified by Central Government” published in PIB on 18th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has notified the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023. What are Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023? The rules have been… Continue reading Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 notified by Central Government
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission launches National Campaign “Sangathan se Samriddhi” to mobilize 10 Crore Rural Women into Self Help Groups
Source: The post is based on the article “Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission launches National Campaign “Sangathan se Samriddhi” to mobilize 10 Crore Rural Women into Self Help Groups” published in PIB on 18th April 2023 What is the News? The Minister of Rural Development has launched ‘Sangathan Se Samriddhi’ campaign. What… Continue reading Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission launches National Campaign “Sangathan se Samriddhi” to mobilize 10 Crore Rural Women into Self Help Groups
Plant ‘cries’: Recalling Jagadish Chandra Bose
Source: The post is based on the article “Plant ‘cries’: Recalling Jagadish Chandra Bose” published in Indian Express on 19th April 2023 What is the News? A group of researchers from Israel reported that they had been able to pick up distress noises made by plants. The researchers said these plants had been making very… Continue reading Plant ‘cries’: Recalling Jagadish Chandra Bose
SC hearing pleas on same sex couples’ right to marry: What is civil union, how is it different from marriage
Source: The post is based on the article “SC hearing pleas on same sex couples’ right to marry: What is civil union, how is it different from marriage” published in Indian Express on 19th April 2023 What is the News? A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India has began… Continue reading SC hearing pleas on same sex couples’ right to marry: What is civil union, how is it different from marriage
Women’s reservation in local body polls: Nagaland’s municipal tightrope
Source: The post is based on the article “Nagaland’s municipal tightrope” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has issued notices to Nagaland chief minister for repealing the Nagaland Municipal Act and violating an undertaking given to the court to roll out 33% reservation for women in… Continue reading Women’s reservation in local body polls: Nagaland’s municipal tightrope
India, Russia agree to deepen trade and economic relations
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Russia agree to deepen trade and economic relations” published in Business Standard on 19th April 2023 What is the News? India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation(IRIGC-TEC) meeting was recently held. What is IRIGC-TEC? India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological… Continue reading India, Russia agree to deepen trade and economic relations
