Arab leaders condemn U.S. move on Golan

During the 30th Arab league summit in Tunisia,Arab countries have rejected US President’s decision to recognise Israel’s claim to sovereignty over the Golan Heights.Arab leaders denounced the step and warned it would further inflame tensions in the Middle East region. Recently,US President has signed a proclamation officially recognising Israel’s annexation of the Golan Heights.This move… Continue reading Arab leaders condemn U.S. move on Golan

MiG-27 crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects to safety

A MIG-27 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force has crashed in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.However,the pilot was ejected out successfully.Further,Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident. This is the second time in 2019 a MiG 27 has crashed.Earlier,MiG 27 aircraft went down near Pokhran range in Rajasthan.The pilot was ejected safely before the fighter… Continue reading MiG-27 crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects to safety

Going back to the salt pans of Mumbai

The Asiatic Society of Mumbai had recently organised a Salt pan walk at Wadala, Mumbai. Salt pans are naturally forming expanses of ground which are covered with salt and other minerals. Such land is formed where the large water bodies have dried up over thousands of year, leaving behind salt and other minerals as remnants.… Continue reading Going back to the salt pans of Mumbai

Spider research yet to pick up pace in India, say experts

A new species of jumping spider has been discovered in Aarey Colony, Mumbai. It has been named Jerzego sunillimaye, in the honour Sunil Limaye, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Wildlife East, Maharashtra forest department. The species was first spotted in 2016. Jumping spiders are a group of spiders that constitute the family Salticidae. It… Continue reading Spider research yet to pick up pace in India, say experts

Culling begins after bird flu outbreak in Cuttack

Authorities in Cuttack, Odisha have begun mass culling of poultry after an outbreak of bird flu in the city. Samples collected from a state-run duck breeding centre had tested positive of avian influenza (Bird flu) Bird flu is a highly infectious, severe respiratory disease in birds. It is caused by H5N1 virus, a subtype of… Continue reading Culling begins after bird flu outbreak in Cuttack

PSLV-C45 successfully injects EMISAT into orbit: ISRO

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), in its 47th mission (PSLV-C45) has successfully launched EMISAT from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Further, 28 nano satellites of global customers were also launched. The 28 international customer satellites are from four countries, viz. Lithuania, Spain, Switzerland and USA. These satellites have been launched under commercial arrangements. EMISAT is… Continue reading PSLV-C45 successfully injects EMISAT into orbit: ISRO

Erode’s unique turmeric gets a GI tag

Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Erode turmeric.It is  grown mainly in Erode district of Tamil Nadu. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the ginger family.The plant’s underground stems or rhizomes have been used as a spice,dye,medicine and religious maker since antiquity. The spice’s colour comes… Continue reading Erode’s unique turmeric gets a GI tag

SAT settles SEBI-broker dispute over interest calculation

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) was recently forced to calculate simple interest in a matter between the SEBI and broker Prebon Yamane(India).It was calculated after they failed to arrive at a consensus on the manner and the amount on which simple interest had to be calculated. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is… Continue reading SAT settles SEBI-broker dispute over interest calculation

Australia to toughen laws on social media

Australian government has proposed a new law that could punish social media companies and their executives if they do not remove abhorrent violent material from their platforms.The law was proposed after the recent attack on Christchurch mosques in New Zealand. The legislation described abhorrent violent material as any content produced by a perpetrator that captures… Continue reading Australia to toughen laws on social media

Trump ‘told’ Kim to ship n-weapons to U.S

According to recent reports,US President had given North Korean leader a list of demands which included a call for handing over nuclear weapons and bomb fuel to the U.S. during their second round of talks in Hanoi last month. Further,the document from the US had four other key points that called on North Korea to… Continue reading Trump ‘told’ Kim to ship n-weapons to U.S

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