Tourism & Wildlife Society of India has organised 22nd edition of Indian Birding Fair on the banks of Man Sagar Lake. Man Sagar Lake is an artificial lake located in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. It is named after Raja Man Singh, the then ruler of Amer. The lake was constructed in 1690 AD by… Continue reading Jaipur birding fair dedicated to conservation of waders
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Taliban says no agreement reached on ending hostilities
Taliban-the Islamist insurgent group in Afghanistan- has said that the recent peace negotiations with USA and regional powers have been inconclusive. Recently, Taliban held a series of talks with USA in Doha and also with the Russian and Afghan Politicians in Moscow. However, the Afghanistan government remained absent from both the talks. This is because… Continue reading Taliban says no agreement reached on ending hostilities
Only 4 UDAN routes in northeast operational
According to Airport Authority of India’s records, only 4 UDAN routes in North-East India is currently operational. Launched in 2017, the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) seeks to connect under-served and un-served airports in India through revival of existing air-strips and airports. The scheme is being implemented by Airport Authority of… Continue reading Only 4 UDAN routes in northeast operational
PM Lays Foundation Stone for Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh
Indian Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for the Sela Tunnel Project through Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh. Sela Pass is a mountain pass located on the border between the Tawang and West Kameng Districts of Arunachal Pradesh. It connects Tawang to Dirang and Guwahati (Assam). The Sena Tunnel aims to provide all weather… Continue reading PM Lays Foundation Stone for Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh
‘Road traffic injuries are a growing health issue’
The Health Ministry has released a communication material on prevention of road accidents and awareness of First Aid. Road traffic injuries have become a major public health issue in India, accounting for 1.47 lakh deaths in 2017. It has significant impacts like a) loss of economically productive young people which reflects on family and national… Continue reading ‘Road traffic injuries are a growing health issue’
As new cases rise, leprosy in spotlight
According to National Leprosy Eradication Programme, new leprosy cases in India has risen between 2013-14 and 2017-18. Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra has recorded the maximum prevalence of the disease. Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease is a chronic neuro-muscular disorder. It is caused by several strains of Mycobacterium leprae.… Continue reading As new cases rise, leprosy in spotlight
India rebuts China on Modi’s visit to Arunachal
The Ministry of External Affairs dismissed the opposition by China and asserted that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India. The opposition from China came after PM Modi’s recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh. The India-China border covering the 3,488 km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) is disputed between India and China. China claims Arunachal… Continue reading India rebuts China on Modi’s visit to Arunachal
Pension scheme for workers in informal sector to kick-start from February 15
According to the Labour ministry notification,Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PMSYM) scheme will be open from February 15th, 2019. This scheme can be availed by the unorganised sector workers under the age of 40 years earning up to Rs 15,000 every month. The scheme provides a minimum monthly pension of Rs 3,000 after the age… Continue reading Pension scheme for workers in informal sector to kick-start from February 15
TB survivors challenge patent to end J&J monopoly
Two tuberculosis survivors from Indian and South Africa have challenged Johnson and Johnson’s application to extend the patent over Bedaquiline, in order to keep it affordable for everyone. Bedaquiline is a drug used to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). MDR-TB is a condition where the TB bacteria has developed resistance to most antibiotic drugs. The J&J… Continue reading TB survivors challenge patent to end J&J monopoly
Will try to lift more banks from PCA
1.The government said they will try to help lift the restrictions on other public sector banks too after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted restrictions under prompt corrective action (PCA) on three public sector banks last week. 2.The PCA framework kicks in when banks breach any of the three key regulatory trigger points —… Continue reading Will try to lift more banks from PCA
