Healing The Sea: India must learn from Sri Lanka’s ban on bottom-trawling Context: The Sri Lankan Parliament’s recent amendment of its Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Act to ban trawling is a welcome step from both political and ecological perspectives. Introduction: Sri Lanka’s legislative amendment to prohibit bottom trawling, a destructive fishing practice, is a welcome… Continue reading Healing The Sea:
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Diplomacy at work: India – China
Diplomacy at work: India – China Context Diplomatic channels are still being used to resolve the stand-off between India and China despite rising rhetoric from Beijing. Recent development India and China have diplomatic channels, have embassies in both capitals that are available and they will continue to be used even in current environment. MEA spokesperson… Continue reading Diplomacy at work: India – China
Deal inked for biofuel research
Deal inked for biofuel research News: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has signed a three-year, ₹11 crore deal with The Energy and Research Institute (TERI) to set up a centre to produce “advanced biofuels and bio-commodities.” Important Facts: This will be the fifth such dedicated centre for bioenergy-research and development set up by the DBT.… Continue reading Deal inked for biofuel research
NASA’s Kepler space telescope to retire
NASA’s Kepler space telescope to retire News: NASA’s Kepler space telescope will be retired after running out of fuel nine years after its initial launch. Important Facts: Currently orbiting the sun 156 million km from the earth, the spacecraft will drift further from the earth once its radio transmitters are turned off. About Kepler space… Continue reading NASA’s Kepler space telescope to retire
Tussle for power: what’s the RBI-government stand-off?
Tussle for power: what’s the RBI-government stand-off? News: The article discusses about the simmering tensions between the Reserve Bank of India and the Centre which found spectacular release recently through a public speech by Deputy Governor Viral Acharya. Important Facts: A certain amount of creative tension is systemically in-built between Reserve Bank of India and… Continue reading Tussle for power: what’s the RBI-government stand-off?
India jumps to 77th rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index
India jumps to 77th rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index News: India has ranked 77th in the annual list, as against 100 last year in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index 2018. Important Facts: 2. India has jumped 23 ranks from 2017 becoming the top ranked country in South Asia for… Continue reading India jumps to 77th rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index
States other than Delhi-NCR can use existing stocks of firecrackers for Diwali this year: SC
States other than Delhi-NCR can use existing stocks of firecrackers for Diwali this year: SC News: The Supreme Court (SC) has imposed conditions for the use and sale of firecrackers in the upcoming Diwali, Christmas and New year eve. Important Facts: According to SC ruling, once the existing stocks of crackers are used up, no… Continue reading States other than Delhi-NCR can use existing stocks of firecrackers for Diwali this year: SC
16 ex-PAC jawans held guilty for Hashimpura massacre
16 ex-PAC jawans held guilty for Hashimpura massacre News: The Delhi High Court bench has reversed the trial court’s verdict and sent 16 former jawans to life imprisonment, holding them guilty of murder in the 1987 Hashimpura Massacre case. Important Facts: About Hashimpura Massacre: This incident took place 31 years ago at Hashimpura near Meerut.… Continue reading 16 ex-PAC jawans held guilty for Hashimpura massacre
Trade deficit widens to $13 bn
Trade deficit widens to $13 bn (Imports climb 19% in June, exports see slower growth) Context Trade deficit widened to $ 12.95 billion, according to the data released by the Commerce Ministry on Friday. Introduction With goods imports outpacing exports in June, trade deficit for the month widened to $12.95 billion. In June 2016, the… Continue reading Trade deficit widens to $13 bn
EU, India set up fund for investments
EU, India set up fund for investments (The Hindu) Context The European Union (EU) and India announced the establishment of an Investment Facilitation Mechanism (IFM) for EU investments in India. Introduction The Investment Facilitation Mechanism (IFM) will allow for a close coordination between the European Union and the Government of India. As part of the… Continue reading EU, India set up fund for investments
