India’s External Affairs Minister and his Japanese counterpart had held a telephone conversation to discuss maritime security in the Asia-Pacific region. The two countries have decided to hold their first 2+2 level dialogue this year ahead of Indian Prime Minister and Japan Prime Minister annual summit. The 2+2 meeting refers to a meeting of foreign… Continue reading Tokyo seeks ‘2+2’ meeting with Foreign, Defence Ministers
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‘Cyclone man’ Mrutyunjay Mohapatra appointed IMD chief
Renowned scientist and cyclone warning specialist Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has been appointed as the chief (Director General of Meteorology) of India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD is an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India. It is the principal agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology IMD is mandated… Continue reading ‘Cyclone man’ Mrutyunjay Mohapatra appointed IMD chief
‘Dolphins may have died due to environmental conditions’
A team of scientists and researchers from the College of Fisheries, Mangaluru has ascertained the causes behind the deaths of two dolphins which were recently stranded along the shore of the Mukka and Sasihitlu beach, Mangaluru, Karnataka. According to the team, the dolphins could have died due to various environmental conditions such as extreme tidal… Continue reading ‘Dolphins may have died due to environmental conditions’
Most healthy Indians resistant to common antibiotics: Study
A study published by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found antibiotic resistant organisms in the digestive tracts of 2 out of every 3 healthy persons that it tested. The study was based on analysis of stool samples of 207 individuals who had not taken any antibiotic for at least a month and… Continue reading Most healthy Indians resistant to common antibiotics: Study
Mumbai’s traffic flow worst in world, Delhi at fourth spot: Report
According to a new report by TomTom, Mumbai’s traffic flow is the worst in the world and Delhi is in the fourth position. Bogota (Colombia) has been ranked second and Lima (Peru) third. In 2018, the average traffic congestion in Mumbai was 65% as compared to 66% in 2017. Delhi recorded an average of 58%… Continue reading Mumbai’s traffic flow worst in world, Delhi at fourth spot: Report
Nipah is confirmed, precautions in place
The Nipah virus has resurfaced in Kerala with the confirmation of the infection in a 23-year-old college student. Earlier, in 2018, there was a Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts of Kerala. Nipah Virus is a zoonotic virus i.e. transmitted from animals to humans. It is a member of the genus Henipavirus in the… Continue reading Nipah is confirmed, precautions in place
The World Environment Day 2019
On the occasion of World Environment Day 2019, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has said that ministry will soon launch an initiative called School Nursery. The initiative would entail school kids planting a seed, nurturing the sapling and on his/her annual result would take the plant to be a trophy.… Continue reading The World Environment Day 2019
Nilekani panel suggests 24×7 RTGS, NEFT, elimination of all charges
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) had appointed a committee headed by Nandan Nilekani to submit its suggestions on promoting digital payments. The panel has suggested several measures to encourage digital payments such as (a)elimination of charges (b)round-the-clock RTGS and NEFT facility and (c)duty-free import of point-of-sales machines. The panel has also suggested that there should… Continue reading Nilekani panel suggests 24×7 RTGS, NEFT, elimination of all charges
Govt proposes changes in copyright rules, may benefit websites, music streaming firms
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has released the draft Copyright Amendment Rules,2019. The objective of the draft rules is to ensure smooth compliance of Copyright Act in the light of technological advancements in the digital era and to bring them in parity with other relevant legislation. The copyright regime is currently… Continue reading Govt proposes changes in copyright rules, may benefit websites, music streaming firms
Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2019 to have 27 Indian entrants
The 9th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit has started in Hague,Netherlands from June 4,2019.The theme of the summit is ‘The Future Now’.Indian firms has also taken part in GES 2019. The Summit is being hosted by the governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.It is the first edition… Continue reading Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2019 to have 27 Indian entrants
