The tiger census report, Status of Tigers in India, 2018 has been released. The tiger census in India is conducted every four years. The first tiger census was conducted in 2006. The Tiger Census in India is the world’s most extensive biodiversity mapping exercise. It is conducted by National tiger Conservation Authority and Wildlife Institute… Continue reading Explained: Why India’s tigers are increasing
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Madhya Pradesh’s Pench sanctuary, Kerala’s Periyar sanctuary rated top tiger reserves
The 4th National Tiger Estimation (Tiger census) has designated Madhya Pradesh’s Pench sanctuary and Kerala’s Periyar sanctuary as best managed Tiger Reserves in India. The Dampa Tiger Reserve in Mizoram and Rajaji Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand emerged as worst managed tiger reserves in the country. For the Census, the tiger bearing habitats were divided into… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh’s Pench sanctuary, Kerala’s Periyar sanctuary rated top tiger reserves
India has nearly 3000 tigers, up by a third from 2014 count
According to the recently released 4th Tiger Census data, India has 2,967 tigers. The population has increased by nearly 33% since the last census in 2014 when the total number of tigers was 2,226. Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of tigers at 526, followed by Karnataka (524) and Uttarakhand (442). The number of tigers… Continue reading India has nearly 3000 tigers, up by a third from 2014 count
New norms for ‘trans fat free’ status
The Foods safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has put forward new norms for trans-fat free status. According to the norms, bakeries, sweet shops and other food outlets would be able to use a government trans-fat free logo for their healthier food offerings. Food establishments can display “Trans Fat Free” logo in their outlets… Continue reading New norms for ‘trans fat free’ status
Dam Safety Bill runs into Opposition criticism
Opposition parties have criticised the Dam Safety Bill, 2019. They have opined that the bill would undermine the powers of State governments since Water is a State subject. The Dam Safety Bill aims to put uniform safety measures for dams across India. The Bill provides for the constitution of a National Committee on Dam Safety.… Continue reading Dam Safety Bill runs into Opposition criticism
Lok Sabha passes National Medical Commission bill 2019
The Lok Sabha has passed the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019. The bill seeks to repeal the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. If enacted, the current Medical Council of India would be replaced by a National Medical Commission. The Commission will have four autonomous boards: a) Undergraduate Medical Education Board, b) Post-Graduate Medical Education Board,… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes National Medical Commission bill 2019
Parliament passes law banning unregulated deposit schemes
Parliament has passed the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill 2019. The bill provides for a comprehensive mechanism to ban unregulated deposit schemes and to protect the interests of depositors. The bill defines regulated deposits as all deposit-taking schemes which are overseen and regulated by regulators like (a)Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (b)Securities and Exchange… Continue reading Parliament passes law banning unregulated deposit schemes
National Creche Scheme
Minister of Women and Child Development has informed Lok Sabha about the National Crèche Scheme. National Crèche Scheme is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme through States/UTs from 2017.The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The scheme aims to provide day care facilities to children from age group of… Continue reading National Creche Scheme
Draft rules ready to make microdots must in vehicles
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification amending the Central Motor Vehicles Rules,1989. This amendment will allow motor vehicles and their parts,components, assemblies to be affixed with permanent and nearly invisible microdots that can be read physically with a microscope and identified with ultraviolet light. This move is aimed at… Continue reading Draft rules ready to make microdots must in vehicles
Govt announces welfare board for traders
Commerce and industry ministry has notified the setting up of a ‘National Traders Welfare Board’. The main objectives of the board will include (a)suggesting simplifications of rules (b)reducing the compliance burden on traders (c)improving access to funds and (d)making recommendations on social security benefits like insurance,pension and healthcare for both traders and their employees The… Continue reading Govt announces welfare board for traders
