Draft National River Ganga Bill, 2018
The Draft National River Ganga Bill, 2018 proposes to create a management structure that will supervise the health of River Ganga. The bill provides for a number of restrictions to ensure …
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After plastic bags, ban on water sachets mooted in Araku Valley
Integrated Tribal Regional Development Agency (ITDA), Paderu has planned to enforce a prohibition on the sale of plastic water sachets in Araku valley. Araku valley is a hill station in …
Read MoreCentre’s crackdown hits Greenpeace
Greenpeace has been forced to shut two of its regional offices in India owing to financial constraints. Greenpeace is a global non-governmental environmental organization with a presence in many countries …
Read MoreTarget Olympic Podium Scheme
The Target Olympic Podium Scheme is a flagship program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It has been formulated under the ambit of National Sports Development Fund (NSDF). …
Read MoreKerala sets up drug price monitor
Kerala has become the first state to set up a Price Monitoring and Research Unit (PMRU). It aims to track violation of prices of essential drugs and medical devices under …
Read MoreState catching up with superfoods
The Kerala State Agriculture Department has planned to expand the Millet Village Scheme to Idukki, Wayanad and other parts of Palakkad. The Millet Village Scheme is a 3 year project …
Read MoreGoyal unveils Vision 2030, highlighting 10 dimensions
The Indian government has unveiled its Vision 2030 for India, listing 10 dimensions. The 10 dimensions are a) robust physical and social infrastructure, b) create Digital India, c) make India …
Read MoreWhat’s causing extreme cold in US Midwest
A record-breaking cold wave has swept through the US Midwest and is stated to be caused by a polar vortex. The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure …
Read MoreGiant cavity in Antarctic glacier signals rapid decay
A NASA-led study has discovered a giant cavity growing at the bottom of the Thwaites Glacier. The glacier is located in western Antarctica and flows into Pine Island Bay, a …
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