The Gujarat government has come up with a detailed plan to address the water shortage in the state. Gujarat has been facing massive water crisis and the scarcity is particularly acute in the Saurashtra region, Kutch, North Gujarat and parts of tribal pockets in central and South Gujarat. Under the plan, the supply of fresh… Continue reading Gujarat will supply treated waste water for industrial use
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Are LEDs bad for your eyes? The jury is still out
French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety has claimed that the blue light in LED lightning can damage retina. LED lights are the latest technology in energy efficient lighting It has added that chronic exposure can accelerate ageing of retinal tissue and can cause degenerative diseases such as macular degeneration. However, experts… Continue reading Are LEDs bad for your eyes? The jury is still out
India adopts new standards for measuring units kilogram, kelvin, mole & ampere
India has adopted a global resolution to redefine four of the seven base units – kilogram, kelvin, mole and ampere. The changes have come into effect from May 20, 2019- World Metrology Day There are seven main units of measurement- a) metre for length, b) the kilogram for mass, c) the second for time, d)… Continue reading India adopts new standards for measuring units kilogram, kelvin, mole & ampere
Stubble burning incidents down in Punjab this harvest season
According to Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) data, the state had from April 15 to May 16 witnessed 5,981 incidents of stubble burning as against 9,900 cases reported during the corresponding period in 2018. Sangrur district topped the list with 553 incidents of stubble burning. Rupnagar district recorded the lowest number of stubble burning incidents.… Continue reading Stubble burning incidents down in Punjab this harvest season
Every drop of pollution in Ganga is a matter of concern’
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rebuked the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) for its lackadaisical approach towards preventing the pollution in River Ganga. NGT has voiced dissatisfaction over NMCG for not providing precise information about the status of rejuvenation projects planned and executed between Kanpur to Ganga Sagar. NMCG is the implementation wing… Continue reading Every drop of pollution in Ganga is a matter of concern’
Trump ‘pro-life’ except in cases of rape and incest
The US President Donald Trump has declared himself “strongly pro-life”. The statement comes in the backdrop of the state of Alabama in USA passing legislation which bans abortion even in cases of rape and incest (except in cases where there is a serious health risk to the mother). The Bill does not make the woman… Continue reading Trump ‘pro-life’ except in cases of rape and incest
Brief on SIMBEX-19
The Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy has began a major bilateral naval exercise in the South China Sea.The exercise is called as SIMBEX 19.The bilateral naval drill will be conducted till May 22,2019. Indian ships INS Kolkata and INS Shakti took part in the bilateral naval along with long range maritime patrol… Continue reading Brief on SIMBEX-19
CDSCO issues alert on pacemakers
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation(CDSCO) has issued an alert to healthcare providers, heart patients and medical device distributors on measures they have to take to prevent safety issues with three models of Medtronic’s pacemakers. This alert was issued after US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) in its safety communication had alerted healthcare providers and patients… Continue reading CDSCO issues alert on pacemakers
HC: United Nations not a State under Article 12
The Delhi High Court has ruled that United Nations(UN) is not a State within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution of India and is not amenable to the jurisdiction of the Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The judgment was passed on a petition concerning the immunity enjoyed by the… Continue reading HC: United Nations not a State under Article 12
Pakistan may get NSA for talks with India
Pakistan government is actively considering to appoint a National Security Advisor(NSA). The appointment of the NSA is meant for reviving the backchannel diplomacy with India to sort out some of the pressing issues between the two countries. In the past,the two countries have often used backchannel through the NSAs to prepare ground for any talks.… Continue reading Pakistan may get NSA for talks with India
