CO2 emissions rose by 2% in 2018: study
According to the recently released BP Statistical Review of World Energy, Global carbon emissions grew by 2%, the highest since 2010-2011. The report has termed the trend unsustainable. The BP …
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BJP MP Virendra Kumar to be Pro-tem speaker of Lok Sabha
BJP MP from Madhya Pradesh Virendra Kumar has been appointed as the Pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Pro-tem Speaker’s appointment, functions and powers are not clearly mentioned in the …
Read MoreGujarat on alert as cyclonic storm Vayu inches towards coast
Gujarat has been put on high alert after Cyclonic storm Vayu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. The cyclonic storm has been named Vayu by India. The severe cyclonic storm …
Read MoreGovt to states: Integrate all water depts like Jal Shakti Ministry
The central government has requested all states to adopt an approach similar to the newly-formulated Jal Shakti Ministry in order to integrate all ministries and bodies dealing with water under …
Read MoreCentre compulsorily retires 12 senior I-T officers for corruption, extortion & misconduct
The government has compulsorily retired 12 senior Indian Revenue Service (income tax) officers under Rule 56 (j) of Fundamental Rules. The decision has been taken in the backdrop of charges …
Read MoreExplained: How higher education can be flexible
With a view to a) revamp the higher education system in India, b) create world-class multidisciplinary higher education institutions across the country, and c) increase Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) to …
Read MoreRyots sow seeds of defiance
Shetkari Sanghatana, a farmers’ body in Maharashtra, has organised a “civil disobedience” movement where they sowed unapproved Genetically Modified seeds of cotton and brinjal as mark of protest against the …
Read MoreDonate excess food, says Health Ministry
At the first-ever World Food Safety Day (7th June) celebration organised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Union Health Minister has advocated “zero food wastage” campaign …
Read MoreNew status for NPP: what conditions did it meet?
Recently, National People’s Party (NPP) has been recognised as a national party. It is the 8th party to get national party recognition-after- Congress, BJP, BSP, NCP, CPI, CPI (M) and …
Read MoreWe have the right to disallow extradition of Zakir Naik: Malaysia
Malaysian Prime Minister has said that Malaysia has the right not to extradite Dr Zakir Naik if he is not going to be accorded justice. India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) had …
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