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A high-tech tiger census in Andhra Pradesh Environment; tiger census News: Recently, the 3rdphase of 4th All-India Tiger Estimation (AITE) began in Nallamala forest of Andhra Pradesh Important facts: Recently, there have been indications that tigers have also spread to the region south of the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) in the forest up to the Penna… Continue reading A high-tech tiger census in Andhra Pradesh

Two Nipah virus deaths confirmed in Kozhikode Health; News: The Health Department of Kozhikode district has confirmed Nipah virus (NiV) infection for the first time in the State. Important facts: The National Virology Institute, Pune has confirmed the Presence of the zoonotic virus in the blood sample of died person. Nipah virus (NiV) infection cause… Continue reading Two Nipah virus deaths confirmed in Kozhikode

A just and equal code Uniform civil code Article: The author Mohammed Ayoob, Professor Emeritus of International Relations, Michigan State University, is of the opinion that Muslim Indians should accept a uniform civil code that promotes gender justice and social equality. Analysis: Background: From the 18th century onwards, British judges decided cases involving Muslims based… Continue reading A just and equal code

Making sense of the Wuhan reset India china Article MK Narayan, former National Security Advisor has analysed the India- China relation in the context of resent informal summit in Wuhan. Important Analysis The wisdom of holding an informal summit when other avenues of diplomacy are available is debatable. Reason to choose Wuhan Wuhan is symbolic… Continue reading Making sense of the Wuhan reset

China launches relay satellite to explore far side of moon Space science News: China has launched a relay satellite named Queqiao or “Magpie Bridge” to explore the far side of the moon. Important Facts: The satellite will facilitate communication between controllers on earth and the Chang’e 4 mission. Far side or the dark side faces… Continue reading hina launches relay satellite to explore far side of moon

Miles to go Bankruptcy code News: The new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) witnessed a major success when Tata Steel acquired 73% stake in the bankrupt firm Bhushan Steel. Important facts: The proceeds from the acquisition will go towards settling almost two-thirds of the total outstanding liabilities that Bhushan Steel owes banks. In future, if… Continue reading Miles to go

Wages for looking NookuKooli; labour union News: 1. The Kerala government has banded the practice of “NokkuKooli” from May 2018. Important Facts 2. Nokkukooli is a practice in Kerala of extorting money from employers, shopkeepers or households by loading-and-unloading workers. It is done by an organisedlabour unions in kerala under which wages have to be… Continue reading Wages for looking

The Meghalaya example Social audit Article: The authors, Sampath Kumar, Commissioner and Secretary, Government of Meghalaya and RakshitaSwamy describes about the importance of social audits, which acts as a strong tool for community participation and grievance redress. Analysis: Background: In April, 2017, Meghalaya became the first State India to pass social audit legislation. The legislation is… Continue reading The Meghalaya example

Camera traps record rare black panther in Odisha Rare species; environment News: The Forest and Environment Department of Odisha have recorded the presence of black panthers in a forest in Sundargarh district. Important Facts: Odisha has been listed as the ninth State in India where the elusive and rare big cat has been seen. The… Continue reading Camera traps record rare black panther in Odisha

Kerala may seek WHO help to battle Nipah virus infection Nipah virus News: The kerala government is planning to seek the help from World Health Organization regarding Nipah virus infection. Important Facts: National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported the Nipah virus infection incidence as the “third major outbreak in the country.” The laboratory… Continue reading Kerala may seek WHO help to battle Nipah virus infection