National Conference of Tourism Ministers The National Conference of Tourism Ministers organized by the Union Ministry of Tourism was concluded successfully in New Delhi. The conference was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Tourism and was attended by State Tourism Ministers of States and Union Territories (UTs). The conference was aimed at deliberation on… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 22, 2019
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7 PM | Sacrificing liberty for national security | 22nd August, 2019
Context: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 could be catastrophic for fundamental rights. More in news: Parliament passes The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 on 2nd August 2019. A PIL has been filed in SC against Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967: The UAPA was passed by… Continue reading 7 PM | Sacrificing liberty for national security | 22nd August, 2019
7 PM | The risks of legalising cannabis | 22nd August, 2019
Context: Legalising and commercialization of Cannabis can be dangerous. More in news: There is a growing movement in the West to legalise cannabis, with rumblings of the same in India. Cannabis: Cannabis is the generic name for illegal drugs derived from the female Cannabis plants. The main psychoactive ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). When consumed, it… Continue reading 7 PM | The risks of legalising cannabis | 22nd August, 2019
National Conference of Tourism Ministers
The National Conference of Tourism Ministers organized by the Union Ministry of Tourism was concluded successfully in New Delhi. The conference was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Tourism and was attended by State Tourism Ministers of States and Union Territories (UTs). The conference was aimed at deliberation on various issues related to development… Continue reading National Conference of Tourism Ministers
Leprosy
Union Minister for Health has asked the Ministers of Law, Minister of Social Justice and Chief Ministers for amending 108 discriminatory laws against persons affected by Leprosy. He stated that the National Leprosy Eradication Programme(NLEP) has achieved enormous success in leprosy control particularly in the last four decades. He also stated that India is committed… Continue reading Leprosy
Tirur Vettila obtains GI tag
Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Tirur Vettila. Tirur Vettila is a betel leaf.It is produced in Tirur and nearby areas of Malappuram district,Kerala. Tirur Vettila is unique for its significantly high content of total chlorophyll and protein in fresh leaves.The leaf also has several medicinal properties. Eugenol is the… Continue reading Tirur Vettila obtains GI tag
Nepal bans single use plastics on Everest region
Nepal authorities have announced a ban on single-use plastics in Mount Everest region.The new rule will come into effect from January 1, 2020. This decision is aimed at reducing the vast amounts of waste left by trekkers and mountaineers. Single-use plastics,often referred to as disposable plastics are commonly used for plastic packaging.It includes items intended… Continue reading Nepal bans single use plastics on Everest region
What an inverted yield curve means
Recently,United States and UK yield curves had inverted for the first time since 2007 and 2008 respectively.This has led to the fear of global recession in the coming future. The yield curve is a graph showing the relationship between interest rates earned on lending money for different durations. A normal yield curve is one in… Continue reading What an inverted yield curve means
Govt to make FASTag mandatory for all vehicles from Dec 2019
Government has has announced that FASTags will become mandatory for all vehicles from December,2019. This decision has been taken in order to promote faster payment of fees through the digital mode so that vehicles can move through seamlessly, and traffic jams at the toll plazas can be prevented. However, among all lanes,one ‘hybrid lane’ will… Continue reading Govt to make FASTag mandatory for all vehicles from Dec 2019
Delhi: 90% batteries ending up in informal sector
According to a report titled ‘Loaded batteries:Mapping the toxic waste trail”,more than 90% of the lead-acid batteries disposed off are ending up with the informal sector. This means they are not only being unscientifically disposed and dismantled but are also polluting the environment in a major way. The reasons for shops giving away lead-acid batteries… Continue reading Delhi: 90% batteries ending up in informal sector
