The government has compulsorily retired 12 senior Indian Revenue Service (income tax) officers under Rule 56 (j) of Fundamental Rules. The decision has been taken in the backdrop of charges of corruption, extortion and professional misconduct against them. All Central government employees are governed by the ‘fundamental rules (FR)’ and the Central Civil Services (CCS)… Continue reading Centre compulsorily retires 12 senior I-T officers for corruption, extortion & misconduct
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Explained: How higher education can be flexible
With a view to a) revamp the higher education system in India, b) create world-class multidisciplinary higher education institutions across the country, and c) increase Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) to at least 50% by 2035; the Draft National Education Policy (NEP) has put forward arrange of recommendations. The draft policy has advocated breaking the “rigid… Continue reading Explained: How higher education can be flexible
Ryots sow seeds of defiance
Shetkari Sanghatana, a farmers’ body in Maharashtra, has organised a “civil disobedience” movement where they sowed unapproved Genetically Modified seeds of cotton and brinjal as mark of protest against the central government’s indecisiveness in approving the next generation of genetically modified (GM) cotton. The repeated outbreak of pink bollworm infestation on cotton crops despite farmers… Continue reading Ryots sow seeds of defiance
Donate excess food, says Health Ministry
At the first-ever World Food Safety Day (7th June) celebration organised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Union Health Minister has advocated “zero food wastage” campaign in restaurants. He has suggested restaurants to donate excess food and turn wet waste into compost. Food wastage is a major concern in India where… Continue reading Donate excess food, says Health Ministry
France welcomes Modi’s proposal for global conference on terror
France has welcomed Indian Prime Minister proposal for a global conference to tackle the threat of terrorism.France said that the fight against terror is at the heart of its priorities. France has also invited India to the upcoming G7 summit.France will chair the G7 summit in 2019 with the theme of combating inequality. The Group… Continue reading France welcomes Modi’s proposal for global conference on terror
SEBI mulls norms to reward whistle-blowers
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a discussion paper for informant mechanism related to insider trading wherein whistleblowers could get monetary reward of up to Rs 1 crore. Insider trading is defined in the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 to mean trading of securities while in possession of unpublished price… Continue reading SEBI mulls norms to reward whistle-blowers
First gene-edited babies at early death risk: study
According to a recent study by scientists,the world’s first babies whose genes were altered by the Chinese scientists are more likely to die younger. In 2018,Chinese scientists had gene-edited the twin babies to knock out a gene called CCR5 in hopes that it would render the babies immune to HIV. However,scientists have searched for a… Continue reading First gene-edited babies at early death risk: study
UAE Cabinet adopts “National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031”
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has adopted the National Strategy for Well-being,2031. The Strategy aims to make the UAE a world leader in quality of life through a number of strategic objectives and initiatives. The Strategy is based on a national framework of three main levels which are (a)individuals (b)society and (c)country. The strategy aims… Continue reading UAE Cabinet adopts “National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031”
India, France to hold mega air exercise ‘Garuda’ in July
The Indian and French air forces has decided to carry out a mega air exercise called as Garuda beginning July 1 in France. This air exercise will take place two months after Indian and French navies had carried out a naval warfare exercise called as Varuna in the Arabian Sea as well as in Djibouti… Continue reading India, France to hold mega air exercise ‘Garuda’ in July
Traffic Index 2018: How Mumbai congestion was measured at world high
According to Traffic Index 2018,Mumbai has been ranked as the most traffic-congested city in the world for the second consecutive year. Traffic Index 2018 is published by TomTom,an Amsterdam based company that offers traffic solutions by using location technology to collect traffic information.The index ranks 403 cities across 56 countries, including 13 new cities. This… Continue reading Traffic Index 2018: How Mumbai congestion was measured at world high
