SpaceX successfully launched a new astronaut capsule to the International Space Station(ISS).It is a key step towards resuming manned space flights from U.S after an eight-year break.The only occupant on board of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule was a dummy named Riple. This mission is called as Demonstration Mission-1 or DM-1 where Crew Dragon test capsule… Continue reading SpaceX astronaut capsule launched on ISS test mission
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Kanyashree stipends are no shield against trafficking
Despite being beneficiaries of the kanyashree scheme,the three young women were the victims of human trafficking between 2016-18. Kanyashree is a conditional cash transfer scheme of West Bengal.It is aimed at improving the status and well being of the girl child by incentivising schooling of teenage girls and delaying their marriages until the age of… Continue reading Kanyashree stipends are no shield against trafficking
EverSource, NIIF, CDC to invest $330 mn in Ayana Renewable
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund of India (NIIF) and Eversource Capital have decided to invest in Ayana, the renewable energy platform founded by UK’s development finance institution CDC. EverSource Capital also manages Green Growth Equity Fund (GGEF).NIIF and CDC are limited partners in GGEF. A limited partnership exists when two or more partners unite… Continue reading EverSource, NIIF, CDC to invest $330 mn in Ayana Renewable
At OIC meet, India flays terror funding
Addressing 46th session of foreign ministers meet at Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Abu Dhabi,Indian External Affairs Minister has said that the fight against terrorism is not a confrontation against any religion. However,Pakistan’s foreign minister skipped the meeting over OIC’s refusal to revoke its invitation to India as India has been invited to a… Continue reading At OIC meet, India flays terror funding
London mayor for Brexit delay to break deadlock
London Mayor has urged United Kingdom Prime Minister to delay Brexit by either extending the notice period for Article 50, or by withdrawing Article 50. Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon gives any EU member state the right to quit unilaterally and outlines the procedure for doing so. It gives the leaving country two… Continue reading London mayor for Brexit delay to break deadlock
S. Korea to help U.S., N. Korea reach a deal
South Korean President has said that he will work with the United States and North Korea to help them reach a denuclearization deal. South Korea would consult United States on ways to resume joint projects with North Korea, including tourism development at Mount Kumgang and the Kaesong industrial complex, both in North Korea. Korean conflict… Continue reading S. Korea to help U.S., N. Korea reach a deal
Manufacturing PMI at a 14-month high of 54.3 in Feb
According to Nikkei India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data, new work orders,especially international ones,helped propel manufacturing sector activity to a 14-month high of 54.3 after two straight months of contraction. PMI or a Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is an indicator of business activity — both in the manufacturing and services sectors. It is a… Continue reading Manufacturing PMI at a 14-month high of 54.3 in Feb
Order on surveillance meant to protect privacy, govt. tells SC
The Central government in its affidavit has told the Supreme Court that its notification allowing 10 central agencies to monitor on people is in fact a measure (a)to protect citizens’ privacy (b)to ensure that only authorised agencies have access to data and (c)to ensure that surveillance is carried out as per law. The government had… Continue reading Order on surveillance meant to protect privacy, govt. tells SC
RUSSIA VOWS MORE SUPPORT FOR MADURO, INCLUDING AID
Russia has pledged support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government while the U.S. has announced sanctions against Venuzuela. Venezuela which is already facing economic crisis went into the political crisis when opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president and asserted that Maduro was no longer legitimate President of Venuzuela. Nicolas Maduro and his allies,including… Continue reading RUSSIA VOWS MORE SUPPORT FOR MADURO, INCLUDING AID
Penkoottu to follow up Right to Sit campaign
Penkoottu is planning a campaign to ensure that women workers ‘right to sit’ becomes a reality in all shops across the State. They have been in the forefront of the Right to Sit campaign as it was found that employees,mostly women,in many shops, especially textile shops, were not allowed to sit during their working hours.… Continue reading Penkoottu to follow up Right to Sit campaign
