The Ministry of Tourism has identified 15 destinations for the Ramayana Circuit. Ramayana Circuit is one of the thematic circuits identified for development under the Swadesh Darshan scheme. The Swadesh Darshan scheme was launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Tourism. It aims at integrated development of theme based tourist circuits. It aims at integrated… Continue reading Fifteen destinations have been identified by the Government for development of tourism under the Ramayana Circuit
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Govt adopts multi-pronged approach to check infiltration of illegal migrants
Minister of State for Home Affairs has said that the Centre has adopted a multi-pronged approach to ensure effective surveillance along the international borders to check infiltration of illegal migrants. Several steps have been taken like enhancement of physical infrastructure which includes border fencing, floodlighting, and construction of border roads and establishment of border outposts.… Continue reading Govt adopts multi-pronged approach to check infiltration of illegal migrants
‘June was hottest ever recorded on Earth’
According to the data provided by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts on behalf of the European Union, June 2019 was the hottest June ever recorded worldwide. Globally Earth was 0.1 degree Celsius hotter than the previous June record in 2016. European temperatures were around 2 degrees… Continue reading ‘June was hottest ever recorded on Earth’
How global warming could impact jobs in India
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a report titled ‘Working on a Warmer Planet: The Impact of Heat Stress on Labour Productivity and Decent Work’. The report highlights how working hours will be lost because it is too hot to work or because workers work at a slower pace. The projections are based on… Continue reading How global warming could impact jobs in India
Mekedatu project to claim 52.5 sq. km of core forest area
According to the pre-feasibility report of Mekedatu project, nearly 52.5 sq. km of land in the core area of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, will be submerged or built over for the project. The Mekedatu project is a balancing reservoir and drinking water project to be built at the confluence of Cauvery and Arkavathi rivers, near… Continue reading Mekedatu project to claim 52.5 sq. km of core forest area
Work on Kondapochamma reservoir nearing completion
The construction of Kondapochamma reservoir is nearing completion. The Kondapochamma reservoir is a part of Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project. Kondapochamma reservoir is being constructed in the Medak district of Telanagana. Kaleshwaram Multipurpose Lift Irrigation Project of Telanagna is on River Godavari. It is touted as world’s largest multi-stage, multi-purpose lift irrigation project. The project will… Continue reading Work on Kondapochamma reservoir nearing completion
Centre ratifies convention to curb company profit shifting
The Central Government has ratified the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting(MLI). The Multilateral Convention is an outcome of the OECD and G20 Project to tackle Base Erosion and Profit Shifting(BEPS Project). The BEPS Project objective is to tackle base erosion and profit shifting where companies… Continue reading Centre ratifies convention to curb company profit shifting
US Senate passes legislative provision to give India NATO ally-like status
The United States Senate has passed a legislative provision that brings India at par with US NATO allies and countries like Israel and South Korea for increasing defence cooperation. This legislative provision was part of the National Defence Authorisation Act for the fiscal year 2020. The legislation provides for increased US-India defence cooperation in the… Continue reading US Senate passes legislative provision to give India NATO ally-like status
Lok Sabha passes Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill
The Lok Sabha has passed the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill,2019. The Bill seeks to ensure transparency,accountability and quality in the governance of medical education in the country.It provides for the supersession of the Medical Council of India(MCI) for two years. During this period,the Board of Governors shall exercise the powers and functions of the… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill
US declares Pakistan’s separatist Baluchistan Liberation Army as terrorist group
The United States has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army(BLA) as a terrorist organisation. The terrorist designation allows the US administration to seek criminal penalties against elements of the BLA and foreign officials deemed to be aiding it.It will also allow US to ban travel to the United States for individuals associated with BLA. The US… Continue reading US declares Pakistan’s separatist Baluchistan Liberation Army as terrorist group
