Defence ministry has approved major reforms in the Indian Armed forces.The reforms approved are (a)relocation of 229 officers from the Army headquarters (b)creation of a new post of deputy chief for military operations and strategic planning (c)setting up new wings for vigilance and human rights issues and (d)creation of a new information warfare wing. The… Continue reading Indian Army to undergo major reforms
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Huawei fights back against U.S. blackout with Texas lawsuit
Chinese tech giant Huawei has sued United States government over a legislation that prevents US federal agencies from using its product.Huawei argues that the federal ban is a piece of legislation that punishes an individual or organization without trial. The restrictions were imposed because American authorities consider there was a risk in using Huawei products… Continue reading Huawei fights back against U.S. blackout with Texas lawsuit
Large hydro projects get ‘renewable energy’ status
The government has introduced a slew of measures for the hydropower sector. The measures come at the time when the share of hydro-power in the total capacity in India has declined from 50.36% in the 1960s to only around 13% in 2018-19. The major measure has been the declaration of large Hydropower Projects (LHPs) as Renewable Energy… Continue reading Large hydro projects get ‘renewable energy’ status
Soumya Swaminathan is WHO chief scientist
Soumya Swaminathan has been named as the Chief Scientist in a newly created Chief Scientists department in WHO. The Chief Scientists division has been created to strengthen WHO’s core scientific work and ensure the quality and consistency of WHO’s norms and standards. Swaminathan was one of the three the Deputy Director-General of the WHO. She… Continue reading Soumya Swaminathan is WHO chief scientist
Cabinet approves Continuation of Atal Innovation Mission
The Union Cabinet has approved continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission. The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) was set up in Niti Aayog in 2016. It aims to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. It seeks to create institutions and programs that enhance innovation in schools, colleges, and entrepreneurs in general. The mission has two… Continue reading Cabinet approves Continuation of Atal Innovation Mission
Odisha forest dwellers seek permanent relief under FRA
A large number of forest dwellers have held a protest after the Central government’s recent failure to defend the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in the Supreme Court. Protestors have demanded a permanent relief under the FRA. The Supreme court had ordered eviction of more than 10 lakh Scheduled Tribe and other forest-dwellers (OTFDs) households from… Continue reading Odisha forest dwellers seek permanent relief under FRA
Teachers entitled to gratuity, rules SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that teachers come under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The SC has recalled it January 2019 judgement which held that teachers were not entitled to gratuity. In January 2019, the court had stated that teachers did not fall within the ambit of the definition of employee under Section 2(e)… Continue reading Teachers entitled to gratuity, rules SC
Ordinance on university faculty reservations gets nod
The Union Cabinet has approved an ordinance to restore an earlier mechanism for reservation in teaching posts at colleges and universities. The ordinance will bring back a 200-point roster that defines college or university as the unit for faculty reservation,rather than a department or subject. The University Grants Commission (UGC) had announced in February 2019… Continue reading Ordinance on university faculty reservations gets nod
India, Russia sign deal on nuclear submarine
India has signed a $ 3.3 billion deal with Russia to take third Akula-class nuclear-powered submarine on lease for 10 years.The submarine is expected to join the Indian Navy by 2025.It will be fitted with Indian systems to validate them for the indigenous submarines. The submarine will be called Chakra-3 and will replace Chakra-2, whose… Continue reading India, Russia sign deal on nuclear submarine
India excluded again from student visa relaxation list
The UK government has once again excluded Indian students from a new list of countries considered “low risk” under Tier 4 visa category.It would have allowed an easier visa application process for Indian students to UK universities. The British government has said that the exclusion of Indian students from a relaxation of visa rules were… Continue reading India excluded again from student visa relaxation list
