India’s External Affairs Minister will be visiting China ahead of the second informal summit between Indian Prime Minister and Chinese President in India in October,2019. The minister will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. The foreign minister will also co-chair the second meeting of the India-China… Continue reading External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to visit China ahead of Modi-Xi summit
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Lok Sabha passes Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill
The Lok Sabha has passed the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019. The bill aims to regulate the practice and process of surrogacy in India. The objectives of the bill are to: a) ensure effective regulation of surrogacy, b) prohibit commercial surrogacy and c) allow ethical altruistic surrogacy to the needy infertile Indian couples on fulfilment of… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill
Lok Sabha passes transgender protection Bill
The Lok Sabha has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019. The Bill aims at the social, economic and educational empowerment of transgender persons. Under the bill, transgender persons are defined as those “whose gender does not match the gender assigned to that person at birth and includes trans-men or trans-women, persons with… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes transgender protection Bill
Moon, Mercury may contain more water ice than thought
According to a new analysis of data from NASA’s LRO and MESSENGER spacecraft, Earth’s Moon and Mercury (the closest planet to Sun) may contain significantly more water ice than previously thought The potential ice deposits are found in craters near the poles of Moon and Mercury. The poles of Mercury and the Moon are among… Continue reading Moon, Mercury may contain more water ice than thought
Statue of Unity shortlisted for UK-based structural award
The Statue of Unity has been shortlisted for ‘The Structural Awards 2019’. The award is presented by the UK-based Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). The Statue of Unity is a memorial to Sardar Vallabhai Patel. It was inaugurated on 31st October 2018 in commemoration to Sardar Patel on his 143rd birth anniversary. It is situated… Continue reading Statue of Unity shortlisted for UK-based structural award
Biotechnology Department will scan 20,000 Indian genomes
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has planned to scan nearly 20,000 Indian genomes to develop diagnostic tests that can be used to test for cancer. The scanning will take place over the next five years, in a two-phase exercise. The programme is expected to be launched in October 2019 The first phase of exercise will… Continue reading Biotechnology Department will scan 20,000 Indian genomes
The extent of groundwater over-exploitation, state by state
According to Jal Shakti Ministry, groundwater resources are over-exploited in 1,186 out of 6,881 “assessment units” (blocks, talukas, watersheds etc) in India. Punjab has the highest extent of over-exploitation (79% of its blocks), followed Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh In the eight North-eastern states none of the assessment units (districts and blocks) is over-exploited.… Continue reading The extent of groundwater over-exploitation, state by state
EAM S Jaishankar stresses on better connectivity between India, MGC countries to boost economic growth
Recently,the 10th Mekong Ganga Cooperation(MGC) Ministerial Meeting was held in Bangkok,Thailand. During the meeting,India’s foreign Minister has emphasised on better connectivity between India and other member countries of the MGC for developing a vibrant economic growth corridor. The minister has also emphasised on the need to quickly finalise the India-Myanmar-Thailand(IMT) Motor Vehicle Agreement to facilitate… Continue reading EAM S Jaishankar stresses on better connectivity between India, MGC countries to boost economic growth
How a biometrics-based token system is reducing chaos on railway platforms
The Western and Central Railways have introduced a biometrics based token system(BTS).The system seeks to streamline the process of boarding unreserved coaches. This system was introduced as passengers with general class ticket face difficulties in boarding coaches as everyone rushes to grab a seat. This system allows passengers travelling in the general coach where seats… Continue reading How a biometrics-based token system is reducing chaos on railway platforms
PMUY: States’ help sought for 8 cr LPG connections
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has asked for State governments support to achieve the eight crore free cooking gas connection distribution target under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). According to data,7.5 crore poor households have access to clean cooking fuel under PMUY.Further,LPG penetration across the country has also reached 95% as against… Continue reading PMUY: States’ help sought for 8 cr LPG connections
