According to the data tabled in the Lok Sabha by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,4 species of fauna and 18 species of flora have gone extinct in India in the past few centuries. The data has shown that among mammals,the following are considered extinct in India (a)Cheetah(Acinonyx jubatus) (b)Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis)… Continue reading Vanishing wildlife: 22 species have gone extinct in India
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WHO recommends use of innovative HIV drug
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended the use of the HIV drug dolutegravir(DTG) as the preferred first-line and second-line treatment for all populations. This drug can also be used for patients including pregnant women and those of childbearing potential. Dolutegravir(DTG) which is sold under the brand name Tivicay is an antiretroviral medication used together… Continue reading WHO recommends use of innovative HIV drug
Cooperatives for sustainable mining: NGT
The chairman of the committee of the National Green Tribunal(NGT) for rat hole mining in Meghalaya has advised small coal mine owners in the State to form cooperatives to shift to scientific and sustainable mining. He added that cooperatives will have to ensure the safety of mining workers and sustainability of the environmentally vulnerable areas.… Continue reading Cooperatives for sustainable mining: NGT
CISF launches encyclopaedia to strengthen security services
The Central Industrial Security Force(CISF) has launched an online encyclopedia called Securitypedia. Securitypedia is a website which incorporates a wide range of security related issues, best practices and latest technologies in the domain of security available across the world. Securitypedia is not just a static website containing data archives but is more of a dynamic… Continue reading CISF launches encyclopaedia to strengthen security services
36th GST Council Meeting
The 36th GST Council Meeting was recently held under the chairmanship of Union Finance Minister. The GST Council has decided to reduce Goods and Services tax(GST) rate on electrical vehicles(EVs) from 12% to 5% and on EV chargers from 18% to 5% from August 1,2019. The Council has also approved GST exemption for hiring of… Continue reading 36th GST Council Meeting
What is zero budget natural farming?
During Budget 2019-20,Finance Minister has called for promoting zero budget natural farming(ZBNF) as a step towards doubling farmers income. Zero Budget means without using any credit and without spending any money on purchased inputs.‘Natural farming’ means farming with Nature and without the use of fertilisers. Zero budget farming is a set of farming methods that… Continue reading What is zero budget natural farming?
Model Tenancy Act will rebuild trust between owners and tenants
The Model Tenancy Act,2019 drafted by the Union Ministry for Housing and Urban Development is expected to benefit both owners and tenants. The Model Tenancy Act aims to regulate rental housing by a market-oriented approach.It seeks to promote the creation of a rental housing stock for various income segments including migrants, formal and informal sector… Continue reading Model Tenancy Act will rebuild trust between owners and tenants
High-level committee formed to strategise preparations for 2020, 2024 Olympics
Government has constituted a high-level 10-member Committee under the Chairmanship of Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju to coordinate and strategise the preparation for the 2020 and 2024 Olympics. The objective of the committee is to ensure that the performance of the Indian athletes is optimised in the Olympics and other multidisciplinary events. The aim of the… Continue reading High-level committee formed to strategise preparations for 2020, 2024 Olympics
US approves sales to support Pak’s F-16 fighter jets for 24×7 end-use monitoring
United States has reopened the military aid to Pakistan after Pakistan Prime Minister met with the US President. The US has decided to provide $125 million worth of technical and logistics support for Pakistani F-16 fighter jets. The foreign military sale would provide 24/7 end-use monitoring of the F-16s with 60 US contractor representatives being… Continue reading US approves sales to support Pak’s F-16 fighter jets for 24×7 end-use monitoring
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #24 July 27, 2019
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