Genome Sequencing of Cobra Venom
This week, an international team of researchers reported that they have sequenced the genome of the Indian cobra, in the… Continue reading Genome Sequencing of Cobra Venom
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Person in news: Revolutionary Ashfaqullah Khan
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved a proposal for a zoological garden spread across 121 acres in Gorakhpur, to be… Continue reading Person in news: Revolutionary Ashfaqullah Khan
[op-ed of the day] There is a design flaw with this military post
Context Recently Chief of Defence Staff post was created by the Government. The utility of this post and the problem… Continue reading [op-ed of the day] There is a design flaw with this military post
[op-ed snap] Children of lesser gods
Context The deaths of nearly 200 children in Kota, from largely preventable diseases, lays bare the condition of the healthcare… Continue reading [op-ed snap] Children of lesser gods
Explained: First Advance Estimates (FAE)
The First Advance Estimates (FAE) were recently released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The First Advance… Continue reading Explained: First Advance Estimates (FAE)
UAE’s new 5-year visa scheme
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a five-year multiple-entry visa scheme for all nationalities, in a move that is… Continue reading UAE’s new 5-year visa scheme
Species in news: Great Indian Bustard
Since June last year, nine GIB eggs collected from the Desert National Park in Jaisalmer where a conservation centre has… Continue reading Species in news: Great Indian Bustard
State can regulate minority institutions, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the state is well within its rights to introduce a regulatory regime in the… Continue reading State can regulate minority institutions, says Supreme Court
Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS)
India plans to ring in its own era of space-to-space tracking and communication of its space assets this year by… Continue reading Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS)
What is Jus Cogens?
The US has threatened to target few historical sites if Iran retaliates to attack US in revenge. This is a… Continue reading What is Jus Cogens?
Ethical Veganism
An employment tribunal in the UK has ruled that “ethical veganism” is a philosophical belief and has to be protected… Continue reading Ethical Veganism
Places in news: Nankana Sahib
Recently tension mounted in Pakistan after few goons vandalized the Nankana Sahib Gurdwara. Nankana Sahib Nankana Sahib is a city… Continue reading Places in news: Nankana Sahib
[pib] Network for Scientific Co-operation for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (NetSCoFAN)
Union Health Minister has launched NetSCoFAN, a network of research & academic institutions working in the area of food &… Continue reading [pib] Network for Scientific Co-operation for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (NetSCoFAN)
Miyawaki Method
Kerala Forest Dept. has adopted Miyawaki afforestation concept to be used in govt. offices, schools and puramboke land. Miyawaki Method… Continue reading Miyawaki Method
Carbon Stock in Indian forests
The State of Forest Report (SFR) 2019 has shown an increase in the carbon stock trapped in Indian forests in… Continue reading Carbon Stock in Indian forests
WHO prequalifies Serum’s low-cost Pneumococcal Vaccine
Pneumococcal vaccine developed by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India has been pre-qualified by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Pneumococcal… Continue reading WHO prequalifies Serum’s low-cost Pneumococcal Vaccine
[op-ed snap]Eradication of TB by 2025
At the End TB summit, 2018 the prime minister of India made a bold commitment to end tuberculosis by 2025-five years… Continue reading [op-ed snap]Eradication of TB by 2025
India’s policies for ‘Urban Lakes’
Context Historically, cities were built along waterways or lakes. Over time, human settlements near water bodies and lakes have transformed… Continue reading India’s policies for ‘Urban Lakes’
Restructuring of the Railways Board
The Cabinet recently approved trimming of the Railway Board, the powerful body that governs the Indian Railways. From nine, the… Continue reading Restructuring of the Railways Board
Savitribai Phule’s impact on women’s education in India
Yesterday, January 3rd was birth anniversary of one of India’s first modern feminists and a social reformer Savitribai Phule. She… Continue reading Savitribai Phule’s impact on women’s education in India
