An analysis of the National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey 2018-19 data conducted by The Hindu has revealed that only 26.6% of rural households use the twin-pit system to dispose of excreta from their toilets. According to the analysis, 28% of toilets are connected to a septic tank with a soak pit and 6% to a… Continue reading Only 26% of rural toilets use twin-leach pits, finds survey
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Quieter, greener homage to Belur saint
Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission has decided not to display any firework on the birth anniversary of Ramakrishna Dev also known as Sadharan Utsav at Belur Math,West Bengal. This decision comes in the backdrop of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)’s imposition of a fine of ₹5 crore on the West Bengal government for failing to… Continue reading Quieter, greener homage to Belur saint
India-Africa joint field training exercise to kick off on March 18
AFINDEX is a Joint Field Training Exercise between the Indian Army and 16 African nations.The 2019 edition will be conducted in Pune from March 18 to 27. It aims to train the participating contingents in Humanitarian Mine Assistance (HMA) and Peace Keeping Operations (PKO) under the United Nations Charter through practical,comprehensive discussions and tactical exercises.… Continue reading India-Africa joint field training exercise to kick off on March 18
Indians to get more time to find work in U.K.
Indian and International students will benefit from an improved post-study visa regime announced by the UK government.It is a part of a new “International Education Strategy” launched by the UK government in preparation for its post-Brexit policies. The strategy is aimed at increasing the total number of international students from around the world choosing to… Continue reading Indians to get more time to find work in U.K.
RBI says there is no change of stance on February 12 circular
The Reserve Bank of India has clarified that there is no change in its stand with regard to February 12 circular on stressed assets recognition and resolution. In February 2018,RBI had put out a circular on classification of non-performing assets that required banks to (a)stipulates a one-day default rule on term loans.A borrower missing repayment… Continue reading RBI says there is no change of stance on February 12 circular
Critically Endangered Porpoise Found Dead Off Coast of Mexico
Conservationists has found an animal carcass in the Coast of Mexico.They believe that it is of vaquita porpoise,a marine animal.They are classified as critically endangered by the IUCN,with possibly less than 10 alive. The vaquita Porpoise is the world’s smallest cetacean.It is also Known as the “panda of the sea” for the distinctive black circles… Continue reading Critically Endangered Porpoise Found Dead Off Coast of Mexico
Yellow Vest’ protesters loot Paris stores
Yellow-Vests protestors looted and vandalised shops and restaurants located along the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris,France. The yellow vests movement or yellow jackets movement is a populist, grassroots political movement for economic justice that began in France in November 2018. The activists are dressed in yellow vests referred to as “gilets jaunes”.The yellow vests get their… Continue reading Yellow Vest’ protesters loot Paris stores
Low conviction hinders fight against spurious drugs
According to the Drug Controller General of India(DGCI),conviction rates in the cases of spurious drugs is abysmally low.During 2015 to 2018,India has been able to convict only 35 cases of the 606 prosecutions launched against the manufacture,sale and distribution of spurious or adulterated drugs. Spurious or imitation drug products are formulations made to resemble another… Continue reading Low conviction hinders fight against spurious drugs
U.N. meet dilutes Indian plan to phase out single-use plastic
During the fourth session of United Nations Environment Assembly,India’s efforts at passing a resolution for a global phase-out of single use plastics by 2025 failed due to strong opposition from the United States. The resolution put forward by India was “Phasing-out Single-use Plastic Products”.But the compromised resolution which has been passed is titled “Addressing Single-use… Continue reading U.N. meet dilutes Indian plan to phase out single-use plastic
India keeps Khalistan threat off Kartarpur talks
During the meeting between Indian and Pakistani delegation,India did not raise the issue of Pakistan supporting the Khalistani movement.The meeting was held to discuss the modalities of the proposed cross-border Kartarpur corridor. Indian officials said that Khalistan issue was not brought up during the talks as it did not want to give Pakistan an opportunity… Continue reading India keeps Khalistan threat off Kartarpur talks
