babies born per 1,000 male babies) in India has declined to 896 in 2015-17 from 898 in 2014-16. Of the top 22 states for which data is available, 14 had a sex ratio better than the all-India average; while in 8 states have sex ratio worse than the national average. Haryana has the lowest sex… Continue reading Why the declining sex ratio in India is a cause for worry
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Forest Rights Act Case: What is at stake?
Recently, there were protests in districts with sizeable tribal populations. The protests took place over two issues- a) proposed amendments to the Indian Forest Act (IFA), 1927 and b) a Forest Rights Act (FRA) case that will be heard in the Supreme Court. In February 2019, the Supreme court had ordered eviction of more than… Continue reading Forest Rights Act Case: What is at stake?
Third trip in works to bring back samples
According to experts, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) might collaborate with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for a third lunar mission- Chandrayaan 3 Discussions about Chandrayaan 3 were first held between ISRO and JAXA at the Asia Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum APRSAF-24- organised by ISRO in Bengaluru in 2017. APRSAF annual meetings are… Continue reading Third trip in works to bring back samples
Cryptocurrency panel for ban on private digital currencies, jail time of up to 10 years
Government had constituted a panel to examine all issues related to cryptocurrencies.The panel has drafted a law,‘Banning of Cryptocurrency & Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2019’. The panel has said that anybody who mine, hold, transact or deal with cryptocurrencies in any form whether directly or indirectly through an exchange or trading should attract… Continue reading Cryptocurrency panel for ban on private digital currencies, jail time of up to 10 years
First in India: Andhra Pradesh reserves 75% of private jobs for locals
Andhra Pradesh has passed the Andhra Pradesh(AP) Employment of Local Candidates in Industries/Factories Act,2019.This will make A.P the first state in the country to reserve jobs for locals. The law seeks to reserve 75% jobs for locals in all private industrial units and factories,irrespective of whether or not these companies get financial or other help… Continue reading First in India: Andhra Pradesh reserves 75% of private jobs for locals
Odisha renews effort to revive gharial population
Odisha has released five gharials into the Satkosia gorge of Mahanadi- the southernmost limit of gharials’ home range in India. Odisha is the only State in India having all three species of crocodile— gharial, mugger and saltwater crocodile. Gharial is a species of crocodile. It derives its name from ghara, an Indian word for pot… Continue reading Odisha renews effort to revive gharial population
Explained: When a juvenile is tried as an adult, when not
Recently,Bombay High Court had directed that the Juvenile accused in a particular case be tried as a minor.The court said that the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act,2015 is reformative and not retributive. The Juvenile Justice Act of 2000 was amended in 2015 with a provision allowing for Children in Conflict with Law (CCL) to… Continue reading Explained: When a juvenile is tried as an adult, when not
Perfect launch for Chandrayaan -2
Chandrayaan-2 was successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. Chandrayaan 2 is India’s second lunar mission and 1st Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface with indigenous technology. If successful, India will be the 4th country ever to soft land on the lunar surface- after USA, Russia and… Continue reading Perfect launch for Chandrayaan -2
Bhabha Kavach to block 7.62 mm AK-47 bullets for paramilitary forces
India’s Lightest Bullet Proof Jacket ‘Bhabha Kavach’ was launched at the International Police Expo 2019. The Bhabha kavach was Indigenously Developed by Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI). Bhabha kavach is a state-of-the-art jacket that can withstand bullets fired from an AK-47 rifle and INSAS(INdian Small Arms System).It has four hard… Continue reading Bhabha Kavach to block 7.62 mm AK-47 bullets for paramilitary forces
Madhya Pradesh government to declare Ratapani sanctuary a tiger reserve
The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to declare the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary a tiger reserve for better conservation of tigers. The state had received an approval for the same from the National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA). Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1976.It has a forest area of around 688 sq km mainly comprising… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh government to declare Ratapani sanctuary a tiger reserve
