Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successfully carries out controlled re-entry experiment of MT-1 satellite” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has successfully carried out the controlled re-entry experiment for the decommissioned Megha-Tropiques-1(MT-1) satellite. What is the Megha-Tropiques-1 satellite? Megha-Tropiques-1 was… Continue reading ISRO successfully carries out controlled re-entry experiment of MT-1 satellite
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‘Politically exposed persons’ brought under new PMLA rules, more disclosures for NGOs
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Politically exposed persons’ brought under new PMLA rules, more disclosures for NGOs” published in Indian Express on 10th March 2023. What is the News? The Finance Ministry has amended money laundering rules to incorporate more disclosures for non-governmental organizations by reporting entities like financial institutions, banking companies… Continue reading ‘Politically exposed persons’ brought under new PMLA rules, more disclosures for NGOs
Finance Ministry brings crypto assets under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: What are the implications?
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Finance Ministry brings crypto assets under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: What are the implications?” published in Indian Express on 10th March 2023. What is the News? The Finance Ministry has notified that crypto or virtual asset businesses will now be in the ambit of the Prevention… Continue reading Finance Ministry brings crypto assets under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: What are the implications?
Centre to reconsider ‘safe harbour’ clause in IT law
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Centre to reconsider ‘safe harbour’ clause in IT law” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023. What is the News? The Government of India has presented the formal outline of the Digital India Act, 2023 where the government is planning to review the “Safe harbour” provision… Continue reading Centre to reconsider ‘safe harbour’ clause in IT law
Antibiotic drugs administered on livestock cut carbon in soil and affect climate, says IISc study
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Antibiotic drugs administered on livestock cut carbon in soil and affect climate, says IISc study” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023. What is the News? Researchers at the Centre for Ecological Sciences(CES), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have found that grazing by livestock leads to… Continue reading Antibiotic drugs administered on livestock cut carbon in soil and affect climate, says IISc study
World to miss goal on cutting sodium intake, says WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “World to miss goal on cutting sodium intake, says WHO” published in Livemint on 10th March 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report titled “Global report on sodium intake reduction”. What are the key findings of the report? Sodium, an essential… Continue reading World to miss goal on cutting sodium intake, says WHO
Longlost moth species caught on camera in T.N. forest
Source: The post is based on the article “Longlost moth species caught on camera in T.N. forest” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023 What is the News? Researchers from Tamil Nadu have spotted a rare moth species for the first time in India named “Mimeusemia ceylonica” in the buffer zone of the Kalakkad–Mundanthurai… Continue reading Longlost moth species caught on camera in T.N. forest
India, Japan to improve bilateral cooperation towards clean energy transition
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Japan to improve bilateral cooperation towards clean energy transition” published in Down To Earth on 7th March 2023. What is the News? Japan looks forward to supporting India’s clean energy transition by including India in the Asia Energy Transition Initiative (AETI). What is the Asia Energy… Continue reading India, Japan to improve bilateral cooperation towards clean energy transition
Railways ties up with ISRO for train tracking
Source: The post is based on the article “Railways ties up with ISRO for train tracking” published in The Hindu on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Indian Railways is harnessing the power of data analytics for integrated rail transportation. It has launched a project called the Real Time Train Information System (RTIS)… Continue reading Railways ties up with ISRO for train tracking
Centre releases guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platform
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre releases guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platform” published in PIB on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has released a set of guidelines called “Endorsements… Continue reading Centre releases guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platform
