The Centre has informed the Delhi High Court that it has initiated the process for an inter-ministerial consultation on raising the time period to terminate pregnancy The response has come on backdrop of a PIL filed in the Delhi High Court for extending the time period to terminate pregnancy to 24 to 26 weeks in… Continue reading ‘Raising time limit for abortion under study’
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1/4 of world’s population faces huge water stress, bulk in India
The World Resource Institute (WRI) has released Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas. It has ranked water stress, drought risk and riverine flood risk countries. According to the atlas, 1/4 of world’s population is facing huge water stress. WRI has provided a list of 17 most water stress countries. Qatar has been ranked as the most water… Continue reading 1/4 of world’s population faces huge water stress, bulk in India
‘India’s cancer burden will double to 20 lakh cases in 20 years’
According to a new study published in the Journal of Global Oncology, the cancer burden in India will double to 20 lakh cases in 20 years. The increase in cancer burden has been attributed to demographic changes and improvement in and increased use of cancer diagnostics. According to GLOBOCAN, India registered 11.6 lakh cancer cases… Continue reading ‘India’s cancer burden will double to 20 lakh cases in 20 years’
Museum on PMs likely to be ready by March 2021
The “Museum on Prime Ministers of India” is likely to be constructed by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) by March 2020 The museum is being built in the Teen Murti Estate in New Delhi. The Teen Murti Estate also hosts the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library dedicated to Jawaharlal Nehru. Jawaharlal Nehru was the… Continue reading Museum on PMs likely to be ready by March 2021
No tinkering with Article 371, Amit Shah assures states
Union Home Minister has assured states that Article 371 of the Indian Constitution will not be altered or interfered with. Article 371 of the Indian Constitution grants some temporary, transition and special provisions to some states in India. Article 371 provides special powers to the governors of Gujarat and Maharashtra to create independent development boards… Continue reading No tinkering with Article 371, Amit Shah assures states
Ahead of Jaishankar’s Beijing visit, India tells China to avoid commenting on Ladakh
Ministry of External Affairs has asserted that Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill 2019 is an internal matter of India. This statement came after China had objected to the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh and said it undermined its sovereignty. The Central Government has revoked provisions of Article 370 which granted special status to… Continue reading Ahead of Jaishankar’s Beijing visit, India tells China to avoid commenting on Ladakh
Japan urged to sign UN nuke ban on Hiroshima anniversary
The mayor of Hiroshima has urged Japan to sign the Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons(TPNW).This statement came as the city marked the 74 years since being targeted in the world’s first atomic attack. Japan is the only country to have experienced atomic attack against Hiroshima and Nagasaki days ahead of the country’s surrender… Continue reading Japan urged to sign UN nuke ban on Hiroshima anniversary
China vows to counter U.S. deployment of intermediate-range missiles in Asia
China has warned the United States that it would take countermeasures if the US goes ahead with its plans to deploy ground-based missiles in the Asia Pacific region. This statement came after US Defense Secretary has said that the US was now free to deploy the weapons following its withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces(INF)… Continue reading China vows to counter U.S. deployment of intermediate-range missiles in Asia
Rajasthan launches new higher education model
Rajasthan government has launched a new higher education model called as Resource Assistance for Colleges with Excellence(RACE). This new higher education model will help in distribution of faculties and movable assets among the government colleges at the district level to rationalise the availability of resources. The model will also create a pool for sharing of… Continue reading Rajasthan launches new higher education model
Rajya Sabha passes Consumer Protection Bill
Rajya Sabha has passed the Consumer Protection Bill,2019.The bill has already been passed by the Lok Sabha. The bill replaces the Consumer Protection Act,1986.The bill seeks to strengthen the rights of consumers and provides a mechanism for redressal of complaints regarding defects in goods and deficiency in services. The bill defines a consumer as a… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Consumer Protection Bill
