What is the News? Scientists have discovered a new species of bamboo-dwelling bat named Glischropus meghalayanus in Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya. Note: Bamboo-dwelling bats are a particular kind of bats living in the internodes of bamboos with specialized morphological characteristics that help them to adapt to the life inside a bamboo. About Glischropus Meghalayanus… Continue reading New species of bamboo-dwelling bat found in Meghalaya
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Spiny Horntail: Rare dragonfly spotted in Kerala for the first time
What is the News? Dragonfly enthusiasts have recorded the presence of a rare dragonfly species named “Spiny Horntail” that was not seen in Kerala until now. What is Spiny Horntail? Spiny Horntail (Burmagomphus chaukulensis) is a dragonfly species. This species is known to be endemic to the Western Ghats and was discovered in Maharashtra earlier… Continue reading Spiny Horntail: Rare dragonfly spotted in Kerala for the first time
At the centre of job creation
Context: The government should re-establish its role as the principal employment generator. Moreover, with its announcement that 10 lakh government jobs will be provided over the next 18 months on a “mission mode”, the govt has sent the following message: – the creation of employment is indeed a problem and can no longer be hidden… Continue reading At the centre of job creation
Resurrecting a dead law
News: Recently, Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 is back in the news. India made a formal submission for criminalising “offensive messages” in the ongoing negotiations at the United Nations for a proposed international treaty on combating cybercrime. The language in the submission is similar to what was used in Section 66A. About… Continue reading Resurrecting a dead law
A case of the court straying into the legislative sphere
News: Recently, the Allahabad High Court took cognisance of the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), pertaining to dowry practice in India. What did the HC say? The High Court expressed its concern over the growing tendency of misuse of the dowry provisions against the husband and his family members. It… Continue reading A case of the court straying into the legislative sphere
The choice is narrowing the circle or widening it
News: Recently, it is said that ‘India is witnessing the progressive normalisation of minority baiting’. About India’s Minority Muslims are our largest religious minority. They constitute 14.3% of the total population. In terms of population, their 200 million number is more than the populations in Indonesia, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Some happenings in a related context… Continue reading The choice is narrowing the circle or widening it
Indian interests at the WTO Ministerial Conference
What is the News? The 12th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization has agreed to a series of deals relating to the temporary waivers on Covid-19 vaccines, a moratorium on e-commerce trade, food security and setting limits on harmful fishing subsidies. What is the Ministerial Conference of the WTO? The Ministerial Conference is the… Continue reading Indian interests at the WTO Ministerial Conference
Auctioning 5G spectrum bands
What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has given its nod for the auction of the spectrum that can be used to offer 5G services. It has also announced that it has reserved a portion of airwaves for captive private networks. What are the 5G Spectrum Auctions announced by the… Continue reading Auctioning 5G spectrum bands
The EPI may rankle but India can recast policies
News: Recently, India was placed last among all 180 assessed countries in the latest Environmental Performance Index (EPI), carried out by Yale and Columbia Universities. Key findings of the EPI index India performed better in sub-metrics such as growth rates for black carbon, methane and fluorinated gases, and greenhouse gas emissions based on their intensity… Continue reading The EPI may rankle but India can recast policies
Petty patents can boost R&D
News: Recently, India was ranked 46 in WIPO’s Global Innovation Index (GII) 2021, up from 81 in 2015. These findings corroborate are similar to findings in the UNCTAD’s Digital Economy Report 2021. Importance of Innovation Innovative activity is the key driver of competitiveness and economic growth. It is important for the Indian Economy. The innovation… Continue reading Petty patents can boost R&D
