Source: The Hindu What is the News? Britain’s Cairn Energy Company has secured an order from a French court authorising the freezing of 20 Indian government properties in Paris valued at over 20 million euros. What is the issue all about? In 2006-07, Cairn UK had transferred shares of Cairn India Holdings to Cairn India,… Continue reading Cairn says it has got court nod to attach 20 Indian assets in Paris
From Assam, a new underground spider
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 About Gravelyia boro:3 About Dexippus kleini:4 Other Discoveries: What is the News? Researchers have discovered two new species of spiders, namely Gravelyia boro and Dexippus kleini from Jharbari range of western Assam’s Chirang Reserve Forest. About Gravelyia boro: The Gravelyia boro is a burrow spider. It belongs… Continue reading From Assam, a new underground spider
What UAE’s Hope orbiter tells us about discrete auroras on Mars?
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Auroras?3 What causes an Aurora on Earth?4 Discrete Auroras on Mars:5 How are Discrete Auroras Different? What is the News? UAE’s Hope Spacecraft, which has been orbiting Mars, has captured images of glowing atmospheric lights in the Red Planet’s night sky known as discrete auroras.… Continue reading What UAE’s Hope orbiter tells us about discrete auroras on Mars?
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 9th, 2021
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 9th, 2021
Deaths by exposure to hazardous chemicals increased 29% between 2016 and 2019: WHO
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 Deaths due to Hazardous Chemicals Exposure:3 Deaths due to other Hazardous Chemicals:4 Disability-adjusted life-years lost too What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released estimates on the Impact of hazardous chemicals on Public Health. Key Findings: Deaths due to Hazardous Chemicals Exposure: Deaths due… Continue reading Deaths by exposure to hazardous chemicals increased 29% between 2016 and 2019: WHO
Cabinet approves modifications in financing facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved modifications to the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) to increase investment. About Agriculture Infrastructure Fund(AIF): Agriculture Infrastructure Fund(AIF) is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare(DAC&FW), Ministry of Agriculture. Aim: To provide medium – long term debt financing… Continue reading Cabinet approves modifications in financing facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’
Work on India’s first dolphin research centre to start in Patna post-monsoon
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 About National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC):3 Advantages of setting up NDRC:4 About Gangetic Dolphin: What is the news? The construction work on India’s first dolphin research centre is to commence in Patna after the monsoon this year. The National Dolphin Research Centre is coming up on… Continue reading Work on India’s first dolphin research centre to start in Patna post-monsoon
Indian Navy’s reluctance to vacate spectrum likely to delay 5G auction
Source: Business Standard What is the news? The Indian Navy has expressed reservations in vacating 100 MHz (from the 3300 MHz – 3400 MHz) band of the spectrum, proposed to be sold in the tender expected next year. This could delay the Centre’s plans to proceed with the 5G auctions in 2022. Why Indian Navy is not… Continue reading Indian Navy’s reluctance to vacate spectrum likely to delay 5G auction
Human-wildlife conflict among greatest threats to animal species: WWF and UNEP report
Source: Down to Earth What is the news? World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), have released a new report titled – A future for all – the need for human-wildlife coexistence. Key findings Conflict between humans and animals is one of the main threats to the long-term survival of some… Continue reading Human-wildlife conflict among greatest threats to animal species: WWF and UNEP report
The judicious choice
Source: Indian Express Relevance: This article emphasises ensuring the independence of the judiciary. Synopsis: Selection of deserving judges is essential to ensure independence of the judiciary. The Collegium must do its best in this task in order to uphold the constitutional spirit and democratic ethos. Contents1 Background:2 Judicial Pronouncements:3 Dismal performance of Judiciary:4 Way Ahead:… Continue reading The judicious choice
