‘Hope Probe’ Arab world first mars mission in 2020: UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will launch the ‘Hope Probe’, also known as the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM), in July 2020. It will be the Arab …
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Goa planning to reserve 80% jobs in factories for locals
The Goa state government is planning to reserve 80% jobs in industrial units receiving State government subsidies for people of Goan origin. Recently, the Andhra Pradesh state government passed the …
Read MoreMotor Vehicles bill won’t usurp rights of states: Gadkari
The Rajya Sabha has cleared the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill seeks to amend the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 It seeks to improve road safety through multifold increase …
Read MorePM chairs 30th PRAGATI meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chaired his 30th PRAGATI meeting. Launched in 2015, PRAGATI stands for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. It is an ICT based multi-purpose and multi-modal platform. …
Read MoreWhat the Bill to curb Ponzi schemes says
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019. It seeks to tackle the problem of illicit deposit taking activities in India and protect the interests …
Read MoreThailand in talks with India to buy Brahmos cruise missiles
According to media reports, Thailand is in talks with India over purchasing BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. If the sale materialises, it will be the first export of the BrahMos missile …
Read MoreIndonesian Villagers resist relocation plan from Komodo
Villagers on the island of Flores, which is the gateway to Komodo National Park are resisting an Indonesian government plan to relocate them as part of efforts to conserve Komodo …
Read MoreIndia’s large cities staring at water crisis: Water Stress Index
Water Stress Index, formulated by London-based risk analytics firm Verisk Maplecroft, has listed India as the 46th highest risk country in the world. According to the index, 11 of India’s …
Read MoreTOI 270 – NASA finds a new planetary system about 73 light years away from earth
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has recently discovered a new planetary system. It has been named as TOI 270. TOI 270 is about 73 light years away from Earth, …
Read MoreBills against lynching, honour killing introduced in Rajasthan
The Rajasthan government has introduced Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019, and the Rajasthan Prohibition of Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliances in the Name of Honour and Tradition …
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