Source: The post is based on the article “India won’t make sovereign commitment on future digital services tax” published in Business Standard on 18th August 2022. What is the News? In a move that could delay the implementation of a Global Tax Deal, India and other developing countries under the G24 grouping have objected to… Continue reading India won’t make sovereign commitment on future digital services tax
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Voters prefer to earn a dignified earning over freebies: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Voters prefer to earn a dignified earning over freebies: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court while hearing a petition to curb the practice of offering freebies has said that the term “freebie” should not be confused… Continue reading Voters prefer to earn a dignified earning over freebies: Supreme Court
Italy’s Lake Garda Shrinks to Near-Historic Low Amid Drought
Source: The post is based on the article “Italy’s Lake Garda Shrinks to Near-Historic Low Amid Drought” published in VoaNews on 13th August 2022. What is the News? Italy’s worst drought in decades has reduced Lake Garda to near its lowest level ever recorded. About Lake Garda Lake Garda is also known as Benaco. It… Continue reading Italy’s Lake Garda Shrinks to Near-Historic Low Amid Drought
Cabinet approves widening access of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) database to users, besides patent offices
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves widening access of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) database to users, besides patent offices” published in PIB on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the “Widening access of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library(TKDL)… Continue reading Cabinet approves widening access of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) database to users, besides patent offices
Explained: The revolutionaries whom PM mentioned in his Independence Day speech
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: The revolutionaries whom PM mentioned in his Independence Day speech” published in Indian Express on 16th August 2022. What is the News? In his Independence Day speech, the Prime Minister paid tribute to a range of personalities from India’s freedom struggle including fearless revolutionary heroes and… Continue reading Explained: The revolutionaries whom PM mentioned in his Independence Day speech
Explained: Why the 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano gangrape case walked out of jail
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why the 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano gangrape case walked out of jail” published in Indian Express on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The Gujarat government has released 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano murder and gangrape case of 2002 under its remission and… Continue reading Explained: Why the 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano gangrape case walked out of jail
How did continents form? Giant meteorite impacts could be responsible, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “How did continents form? Giant meteorite impacts could be responsible, says study” published in Down To Earth on 11th August 2022. What is the News? According to a study published in The Nature journal, giant meteorite impacts could be responsible for the formation of continents on Earth.… Continue reading How did continents form? Giant meteorite impacts could be responsible, says study
Understanding ethanol blending
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding ethanol blending” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced that India has achieved its target of blending 10% sugarcane-extracted ethanol in petrol ahead of schedule. What is Ethanol? Click Here to read What is first-generation and… Continue reading Understanding ethanol blending
Explained: Corneas bioengineered from pig collagen can restore sight, study finds
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Corneas bioengineered from pig collagen can restore sight, study finds” published in Indian Express on 17th August 2022. What is the News? Researchers in Sweden have developed a successful alternative — bioengineered cornea implants made of collagen derived from pig skin. This implant was then used… Continue reading Explained: Corneas bioengineered from pig collagen can restore sight, study finds
Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India unveils Manthan
Source: The post is based on the article “Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India unveils Manthan” published in PIB on 16th August 2022. What is the News? The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser(PSA) to the Government of India (GoI) has announced the launch of the Manthan platform. What is Manthan Platform? Manthan… Continue reading Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India unveils Manthan
