Article 371
Article 371 of the Indian Constitution grants some temporary, transition and special provisions to some states in India. Article 371 provides special powers to the governors of Gujarat and Maharashtra …
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Govt imposes restrictions under section 144 in Srinagar and some other districts of J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir government imposed restrictions in Srinagar and some other districts under Section 144 CrPC. Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) is issued in urgent …
Read MoreStatue of Unity shortlisted for UK-based structural award
The Statue of Unity has been shortlisted for ‘The Structural Awards 2019’. The award is presented by the UK-based Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). The Statue of Unity is a …
Read MoreBiotechnology Department will scan 20,000 Indian genomes
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has planned to scan nearly 20,000 Indian genomes to develop diagnostic tests that can be used to test for cancer. The scanning will take place …
Read MoreIndia test-fires Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile
The Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday successfully test-fired the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM). QRSAM has been indigenously developed by the DRDO for the Indian Army. …
Read MoreThe extent of groundwater over-exploitation, state by state
According to Jal Shakti Ministry, groundwater resources are over-exploited in 1,186 out of 6,881 “assessment units” (blocks, talukas, watersheds etc) in India. Punjab has the highest extent of over-exploitation (79% …
Read MorePresident Kovind honoured with National order of Merit, highest award of Republic of Guinea
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has been awarded the National order of Merit by the President of Guinea. It is the highest award of Republic of Guinea. He has been …
Read MoreParliament passes Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India, (Amendment) Bill – 2019
The Parliament has passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India, (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The bill amends the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. The Act established the …
Read MoreNew mobile app launched to assist farmers
The Ministries of Earth Sciences and Agriculture have launched a new mobile application called Meghdoot. The app has been developed by by experts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and …
Read MoreCentre launches dedicated website to contain Fall Armyworm
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has launched a dedicated website (www.fallarmyworm.org.in) to help framers control and fight against Fall Armyworm (FAW) pest attacks. The website provides tips and …
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