Source: The post is based on the article “A new measurement could change understanding of the Universe: Study” published in ANI on 8th April 2023 What is the News? A recent study carried out by the researchers was able to achieve the most accurate calibration of Cepheid stars. What are Cepheid Stars? Cepheid Star is… Continue reading A new measurement could change understanding of the Universe: Study
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A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts
Source: The post is based on the article “A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts” published in Down To Earth on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The substantial research and conservation resources invested towards studying, protecting and managing smaller and less charismatic carnivores has generally been poor.… Continue reading A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts
Efforts on to get satellite radio collar for ‘Arikompan’ before translocation
Source: The post is based on the article “Efforts on to get satellite radio collar for ‘Arikompan’ before translocation” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court has ordered that the wild elephant Arikompan roaming at Santhanpara and Chinnakkanal in the Idukki district… Continue reading Efforts on to get satellite radio collar for ‘Arikompan’ before translocation
E-monitoring roads: unpaid fines driving govt. Rethink
Source: The post is based on the article “E-monitoring roads: unpaid fines driving govt. Rethink” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has accepted in the Supreme Court that its implementation of Section 136 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 has many problems and required mending.… Continue reading E-monitoring roads: unpaid fines driving govt. Rethink
Mission to map rural India’s cultural assets covers over one lakh villages
Source: The post is based on the article “Mission to map rural India’s cultural assets covers over one lakh villages” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The government has identified and documented distinctive features of more than one lakh villages across the country. This entire exercise has been carried… Continue reading Mission to map rural India’s cultural assets covers over one lakh villages
Govt to provide financial aid to prisoners who can’t afford bail
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt to provide financial aid to prisoners who can’t afford bail” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has decided to launch a special scheme to provide financial support to poor people who continue to be in… Continue reading Govt to provide financial aid to prisoners who can’t afford bail
Justice system plagued by low budgets: India Justice Report 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Justice system plagued by low budgets: India Justice Report 2022” published in Indian Express on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The India Justice Report (IJR) 2022 has been released. What are the key findings of the report? Low spending on judiciary: India’s justice system as… Continue reading Justice system plagued by low budgets: India Justice Report 2022
India elected to UN Statistical Commission
Source: The post is based on the article “India elected to UN Statistical Commission” published in The Hindu on 7th April 2023 What is the News? India has been elected to the UN Statistical Commission for a four-year term. What is the United Nations Statistical Commission? The United Nations Statistical Commission was established in 1947.… Continue reading India elected to UN Statistical Commission
FTP opens doors for some second hand goods imports
Source: The post is based on the article “FTP opens doors for some second hand goods imports” published in The Hindu on 7th April 2023 What is the News? The government of India has notified the new Foreign Trade Policy(FTP) 2023. What does the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 provide for the import of second-hand goods?… Continue reading FTP opens doors for some second hand goods imports
Cabinet approves revised domestic gas pricing guidelines
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves revised domestic gas pricing guidelines” published in PIB on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a new mechanism to fix pricing for domestic natural gas in India. What are the changes made in the prices of… Continue reading Cabinet approves revised domestic gas pricing guidelines
