What is the News? According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY), Twitter has failed to comply with the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021. This means the “Safe Harbour” Protection under Section 79 of the Information Technology (IT) Act is withdrawn for Twitter. What is “Safe Harbour” Protection under Section 79 of IT Act?… Continue reading “Safe Harbour Protection” for Twitter Withdrawn
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UNESCO Science Report Finds India’s investment in Research Unsatisfactory
What is the News? The UNESCO Science Report(USR) has been released. Contents1 About UNESCO Science Report(USR):2 UNESCO Science Report(USR) on India:3 Density of Scientists and Engineers:4 R&D by Government and Private Sector:5 Scientific Publications:6 Recommendations: About UNESCO Science Report(USR): UNESCO Science Report is a global monitoring report. It is published every five years by the United… Continue reading UNESCO Science Report Finds India’s investment in Research Unsatisfactory
“Bharitalasuchus tapani”- A carnivorous reptile, lived 240 million years ago
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Erythrosuchidae:4 About Yerrapalli Formation: What is the News? Researchers from the Indian Statistical Institute had carried out extensive studies on rocks of the Yerrapalli Formation in Telangana during the mid 20th Century. During that time, they uncovered several fossils. By studying some of these fossils, the team has… Continue reading “Bharitalasuchus tapani”- A carnivorous reptile, lived 240 million years ago
GI certified “Jardalu mangoes” from Bihar exported to the UK
What is the News? The first commercial consignment of Geographical Indications(GI) certified Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur, Bihar was exported to the United Kingdom. About Jardalu Mangoes: Jardalu Mangoes is grown in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. It received the Geographical Indications(GI) certification in 2018. The mango is famous for its exclusive aroma, sweetness and other… Continue reading GI certified “Jardalu mangoes” from Bihar exported to the UK
Official Language Status for “Tulu Language” Demanded
What is the News? Several organizations have initiated a campaign in Karnataka and Kerala. They are demanding the official language status for Tulu. About Tulu Language: Tulu is a Dravidian language. It is mainly spoken in two coastal districts, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka and Kasaragod district of Kerala. Kasaragod district is called the… Continue reading Official Language Status for “Tulu Language” Demanded
Madras High Court guidelines for mainstreaming LGBTIQA+ community
Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case?3 Madras High Court guidelines for mainstreaming LGBTIQA+:4 What are the Madras High Court guidelines for mainstreaming LGBTIQA+?5 Police and Prison authorities:6 Physical and Mental Health Professionals What is the News? The Madras High Court has issued guidelines aimed at mainstreaming LGBTIQA+(Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual)… Continue reading Madras High Court guidelines for mainstreaming LGBTIQA+ community
“PENCIL Portal” to Report Instances of Child Labour
What is the News? Union Minister of Women and Child Development appealed to citizens to report the instances of Child Labour on the PENCIL Portal or by calling on Childline-1098. This appeal came on World Day Against Child Labour. About PENCIL Portal: PENCIL Portal stands for Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour. Purpose: It… Continue reading “PENCIL Portal” to Report Instances of Child Labour
All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE) 2019-20
What is the News? Ministry of Education has released the report of All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2019-20. Contents1 About AISHE Report 2019-20:2 Highest Number of Colleges:3 Gross Enrolment Ratio:4 Enrolment of Girls:5 Attractive Disciplines:6 Foreign Students: About AISHE Report 2019-20: The AISHE Report provides key performance indicators on the current status of… Continue reading All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE) 2019-20
What is Maharashtra’s “Beed model” of crop insurance?
Contents1 What is the news?2 Why was the Beed Model of Crop Insurance launched?3 What is the Beed Model of Crop Insurance?4 Benefits of Beed Model for Government What is the news? Maharashtra Chief Minister has asked the Prime Minister for state-wide implementation of the ‘Beed model’ of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).… Continue reading What is Maharashtra’s “Beed model” of crop insurance?
Delhi Development Authority (DDA) releases Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041:4 Key Focus Areas of the Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041:5 Heritage Public Places: What is the News? Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041 has been released in the public domain by Delhi Development Authority (DDA). Suggestions and objections have been invited from the public.… Continue reading Delhi Development Authority (DDA) releases Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041
