The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a PIL filed by three women seeking directions to decriminalise abortion. The petition has argued that women should have a right to decide on reproduction and abortion. The petition has further said that right of reproductive choice was at the core of liberty and personal autonomy guaranteed under… Continue reading Supreme Court admits petition to decriminalise abortion
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Ujjwala has cut rural women’s chest congestion by 20%: Study
According to a study by Indian Chest Society and Indian Chest Research Foundation, Ujjwala scheme has helped reduce chest congestion in rural women by 20%. The study has been published in the International Journal of Medical and Health Research. Launched in 2016, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum &… Continue reading Ujjwala has cut rural women’s chest congestion by 20%: Study
12 Indian beaches in the race to crest the ‘Blue Flag’ challenge
The Union Environment Ministry has selected 12 beaches in India to compete for the ‘Blue Flag’ certification. The 12 beaches include: Shivrajpur (Gujarat), Bhogave (Maharashtra), Ghoghla (Diu), Miramar (Goa), Kasarkod and Padubidri (Karnataka), Kappad (Kerala), Eden (Puducherry), Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), Rushikonda (Andhra Pradesh), Golden (Odisha), and Radhanagar (Andaman & Nicobar Islands). The Blue Flag certification… Continue reading 12 Indian beaches in the race to crest the ‘Blue Flag’ challenge
Bad news: Sex ratio down. Good news: So is fertility rate
According to data from Sample Registration System (SRS), India’s sex ratio at birth (SRB) fell to all-time low of 896 in 2015-17 from 898 in 2014-2016. SRB is defined as the number of female babies born for every 1000 male babies. During the 2017 SRS survey, Chhattisgarh reported the highest sex ratio at birth (961)… Continue reading Bad news: Sex ratio down. Good news: So is fertility rate
Alcohol deaths to cost 1.5% GDP/year: Study
According to a study ‘Health Impact and Economic Burden of Alcohol Consumption in India’, published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, deaths attributed to alcohol use would cost 1.45% of India’s GDP each year. The study has noted that deaths in India attributed to alcohol use will lead to a loss of at least… Continue reading Alcohol deaths to cost 1.5% GDP/year: Study
Behind Chandrayaan-2’s GSLV Mk-III rocket that developed a glitch
The launch of Chandrayaan-2, India’s second moon mission, was aborted after a technical snag in the launch vehicle system- GSLV Mk-III rocket. GSLV Mk-III has been touted as the most powerful rocket built by ISRO. The GSLV Mk-III is a three-stage rocket developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It has been designed to… Continue reading Behind Chandrayaan-2’s GSLV Mk-III rocket that developed a glitch
Panel calls for upgrading e-learning platform to virtual university
A panel of experts has recommended upgrading Union human resource development(HRD) ministry’s free e-learning Swayam platform to a virtual university to meet growing demand for quality education. The proposal is part of the ministry’s five-year vision plan called Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme(EQUIP). The panel has also proposed reconstituting Swayam into a separate autonomous… Continue reading Panel calls for upgrading e-learning platform to virtual university
IWAI Ship Carrying Cargo From Bhutan To Bangladesh
India has flagged off a ship of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) carrying stones from Bhutan to be delivered in Bangladesh. The ship has set sail from Dhubri in Assam and will travel to Narayanganj in Bangladesh over river Brahmaputra and the Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route. This is the first time an Indian… Continue reading IWAI Ship Carrying Cargo From Bhutan To Bangladesh
Govt to look at applicability of 20% tax on ongoing share buyback issues
The Finance Ministry has said that it will look into the applicability of 20% tax proposed in the 2019-20 Budget on the current share buybacks by listed companies. This tax was proposed in the budget to discourage the practice of avoiding Dividend Distribution Tax(DDT) through buybacks by listed companies. Dividend Distribution Tax(DDT) is paid by… Continue reading Govt to look at applicability of 20% tax on ongoing share buyback issues
Fourth anniversary of Skill India Mission being observed today
The fourth anniversary of the Skill India Mission is being observed on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day. The United Nations had declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day.This day is celebrated to promote youth skills development and abilities. The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2019 is ‘Learning to learn for life… Continue reading Fourth anniversary of Skill India Mission being observed today
