The Supreme Court has decided to consider whether the plea challenging the Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act should be heard by a Constitution Bench. The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act provides for 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the economically weaker section in the unreserved category. The Act amends Article 15 and 16 to… Continue reading SC to consider sending 10% quota law challenge to Constitution Bench
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WHO strategy to fight flu pandemics
WHO strategy to fight flu pandemics The World Health Organization has released a Global Influenza Strategy for 2019-2030. It aims at protecting people across the world from influenza. Influenza or flu is a contagious disease caused by influenza viruses. According to WHO, influenza is one of the world’s greatest public health challenges. The objectives of… Continue reading WHO strategy to fight flu pandemics
NGT issues notices on plea to halt road through Corbett
NGT issues notices on plea to halt road through Corbett The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has halted the construction of Kandi Road Project in Uttarakhand. The Kandi Road Project seeks to connect Ramnagar in Kumaon to Kotdwar in Garhwal. The construction of the road has been stopped as it passes through the core area of The… Continue reading NGT issues notices on plea to halt road through Corbett
Johnson & Johnson told to pay compensation
Johnson & Johnson told to pay compensation Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has ordered Johnson and Johnson to pay compensation to the first patient who received faulty hip implants made by the firm. Earlier,Government had set up a committee which provided details about the faulty hip prosthetics sold by a subsidiary of the U.S.… Continue reading Johnson & Johnson told to pay compensation
J&K draft of return policy for militants: Rs 6,000 stipend, jobs
J&K draft of return policy for militants: Rs 6,000 stipend, jobs Jammu & Kashmir(J&K) Government has proposed draft Reintegration Policy for militants to encourage them to give up arms and join mainstream.It is presently under pre-State Administrative Council (SAC) stage consideration.SAC is the body governing J&K,which is under President’s rule.It is led by Governor and… Continue reading J&K draft of return policy for militants: Rs 6,000 stipend, jobs
Uncertain govt. policies clouded developer sentiment, hit solar capacity addition: Crisil
Uncertain govt. policies clouded developer sentiment, hit solar capacity addition: Crisil According to CRISIL report,India’s target of adding 100 GW of solar project capacity by 2022 is facing problems due to (a)lack of clarity on policy (b)frequent bid cancellation and (c)safeguard measures. Last year,the Finance Ministry imposed up to 25% safeguard duty on imported solar… Continue reading Uncertain govt. policies clouded developer sentiment, hit solar capacity addition: Crisil
Arecanut gets its first GI tag for ‘Sirsi Supari’
Registrar of Geographical Indications, Government of India has accorded a GI tag to ‘Sirsi Supari’. It is an arecanut cultivated in Yellapura, Siddapura and Sirsi taluks of Karnataka. The Totagars’ Cooperative Sale Society (TSS) Ltd, a Sirsi-based agri-cooperative, is the registered proprietor of the GI ‘Sirsi Supari’. Recently, Erode turmeric (Tamil Nadu) and Marayur jaggery… Continue reading Arecanut gets its first GI tag for ‘Sirsi Supari’
May’s deal faces another crunch test today
May’s deal faces another crunch test today UK Parliamentarians will vote on Brexit deal after UK prime minister has said that she had secured “legally binding” changes to the backstop agreement with the European Union(EU).She said that this would mean that the European Union(EU) cannot keep the UK in the [Irish] backstop indefinitely. The “backstop”… Continue reading May’s deal faces another crunch test today
Assam CEO: people in electoral rolls can vote
Assam CEO: people in electoral rolls can vote Assam chief electoral officer said those people who have their names enrolled in the electoral rolls will be able to cast their votes in the Lok Sabha polls. There was confusion among a large section of people in Assam whether those excluded from the draft National Register… Continue reading Assam CEO: people in electoral rolls can vote
Parties may find it hard to raise Sabarimala issue in campaign
Parties may find it hard to raise Sabarimala issue in campaign Kerala’s Chief Electoral Officer said that political parties invoking the Sabarimala temple during campaigning would be considered as the violation of Model code of conduct(MCC).MCC came into force after the Election Commission announced the dates for General election,2019. The Model Code of Conduct is… Continue reading Parties may find it hard to raise Sabarimala issue in campaign
