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Himalayan glaciers are melting at a furious rate, shows study
What is the News? According to a report, Glaciers across the Himalayas are melting at an extraordinary rate. What are the key findings of the report? The massive ice sheets in the Himalayan region have shrunk 10 times faster in the past four decades than during the previous seven centuries. Himalayan glaciers have lost about… Continue reading Himalayan glaciers are melting at a furious rate, shows study
Killer robots: Humans again fail to decide future of killer robots
What is the News? A report from a UN panel has said that the first autonomous drone attack may have already happened in Libya. Yet, a UN conference in Geneva failed to regulate the use of killer robots on the battlefield. What are Killer Robots? Killer Robots are fully autonomous weapons that would be able to… Continue reading Killer robots: Humans again fail to decide future of killer robots
Explained: Revisiting definition of EWS
What is the News? A three member-committee set up to examine the income criteria for determining the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) is expected to submit its report to the Centre. Must read: 103rd constitutional amendment present a more difficult judicial examination than usual What is the current income criteria fixed for EWS? EWS reservation was granted… Continue reading Explained: Revisiting definition of EWS
As per 1st round of All-India Quarterly Establishment Based Employment Survey (AQEES), employment increased by 29% in nine selected sectors of economy compared to 6th Economic Census (2013-14)
What is the News? The Government has released the results of the first round of the Quarterly Employment Survey for the period April to June 2021. Note: QES is part of the All-India Quarterly Establishment Based Employment Survey (AQEES). What is the All-India Quarterly Establishment Based Employment Survey (AQEES)? Released by: Labour Bureau, Ministry of… Continue reading As per 1st round of All-India Quarterly Establishment Based Employment Survey (AQEES), employment increased by 29% in nine selected sectors of economy compared to 6th Economic Census (2013-14)
Reintroduced gharials thriving in Beas reserve: experts
What is the news? The Critically Endangered Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) has been successfully reintroduced in the Beas River of Punjab where it had become extinct half a century ago. Click Here to read about Gharials About Gharial Reintroduction in Beas River The gharial reintroduction in the Beas Conservation Reserve is an ambitious programme of the… Continue reading Reintroduced gharials thriving in Beas reserve: experts
Coal demand to peak in India by 2030, will back up renewables: NITI report
What is the news? NITI Aayog has released a report on India’s Coal Sector. International Energy Agency (IEA)’s annual coal 2021 report findings are also listed in the article. What are the key findings of the NITI Aayog’s report? – Coal will remain India’s mainstay energy source, and the country will shape global demand this… Continue reading Coal demand to peak in India by 2030, will back up renewables: NITI report
Biological Diversity Bill referred to Joint Committee of Parliament
What is the news? The Environment Minister has referred the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. What are the key provisions of the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021? – Click Here to read provisions of the Bill Other Important Provisions: – It streamlines the process of Patenting for Indian researchers to… Continue reading Biological Diversity Bill referred to Joint Committee of Parliament
Lok Sabha passes Bill to link electoral rolls with Aadhaar
What is the news? Lok Sabha has passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021.The Bill seeks to amend certain sections of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and 1951. What are the key provisions of the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021? Linking Aadhaar Card to Voter ID: The Bill allows electoral registration officers to… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Bill to link electoral rolls with Aadhaar
Delink the good, bad and ugly of online gaming for apt regulation
News: Recently, a parliamentarian urged the government to come up with a comprehensive framework to regulate online gaming. The need to regulate online gaming industry is clear as India is home to over 275 gaming companies, more than 15,000 game developers, and around 300 million gamers. But the issues of illegal betting and gambling should… Continue reading Delink the good, bad and ugly of online gaming for apt regulation
