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Four judges elevated to Supreme Court

The Central Government has cleared the names of four judges to be elevated to the Supreme Court. The Government has cleared the appointment after the Supreme Court collegium had reiterated its recommendation to elevate the Judges as nothing adverse has been found regarding their competence, conduct or integrity. Once the judges are appointed, the Supreme… Continue reading Four judges elevated to Supreme Court

AFT asks Centre to submit files on Navy chief selection

Armed forces tribunal(AFT) has directed the government to produce before it all records and documents relating to selection of the new Navy Chief. This direction by the AFT came in response to a petition filed by Vice Admiral challenging the government’s decision to ignore him for the Navy chief’s post despite him being the senior… Continue reading AFT asks Centre to submit files on Navy chief selection

Groundwater reserves estimate to be updated soon

The Union Water Ministry is finalising an updated estimate on the state of groundwater reserves in India. Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) jointly with State Ground Water Departments carries out periodic assessment of ground water resources of the entire country. The last assessment was done in 2013. The groundwater resources of India are assessed Groundwater… Continue reading Groundwater reserves estimate to be updated soon

Jaipur Foot signs pact for bionic arms and mobility solutions

Jaipur Foot has signed an agreement with India Business Forum, Korea, for promoting research and development and transfer of technology on prosthetic limbs, bionic arms, 3-D printing-based flat foot solution and mobility solutions, between India and South Korea. The agreement comes in the backdrop of high-level bilateral summit meetings between the governments of India and… Continue reading Jaipur Foot signs pact for bionic arms and mobility solutions

Water experts warn of ‘desertification’ of Marathwada

Economists and water experts have warned of “desertification” in the water scarce Marathwada region of Maharashtra. They have further said that the water crisis in the region is a policy induced failure. According to experts, though rainfall in Marathwada is below normal, it is enough to meet the basic drinking water and household needs of… Continue reading Water experts warn of ‘desertification’ of Marathwada

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 22, 2019

GS-2 Tally EVM-VVPAT slips before final counting, Opposition tells EC Twenty-two Opposition parties have met the Election Commission (EC) demanding that tallying of the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips in five polling booths in each Assembly segment with the electronic voting machines (EVMs) be done prior to the counting of votes. Further, the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 22, 2019

Vice President calls for protecting Ongole cattle breed

The Vice President of India has called for protecting the indigenous Ongole cattle breed.He has said this while releasing a Compendium on Ongole cattle breed at the Swarna Bharat Trust in Vijayawada,Andhra Pradesh. Ongole cattle is an indigenous cattle breed that originates from Prakasam District in the state of Andhra Pradesh.The breed derives its name… Continue reading Vice President calls for protecting Ongole cattle breed

Not all animals migrate by choice’ campaign launched to raise awareness on illegal wildlife trade

UN Environment India and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has launched an awareness campaign ‘Not all animals migrate by choice’. The campaign aims at creating awareness and garnering public support for the (a)protection and conservation of wildlife (b)prevention of smuggling and (c)reduction in demand for wildlife products. The campaign also complements worldwide action on illegal… Continue reading Not all animals migrate by choice’ campaign launched to raise awareness on illegal wildlife trade

8th Indo-Myanmar coordinated Navy patrol begins

The 2019 India Myanmar coordinated patrol(IMCOR) has started from May 20,2019 at Port Blair,Andaman and Nicobar. This exercise aims to address (a)issues of terrorism (b)illegal fishing (c)drug trafficking (d)human trafficking (e)poaching and (f)other illegal activities inimical to the interests of both the countries. This coordinated patrol exercise was started in 2013.It has helped in enhancing… Continue reading 8th Indo-Myanmar coordinated Navy patrol begins

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