Explained: What a skull tells us about human evolution
Scientists have announced the discovery of a nearly complete skull of an early human ancestor called MRD in Ethiopia. The fossil is being considered as the face of the oldest …
Read MoreGDP growth down to 6-year low in Q1 of 2019-20 financial year
According to data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO),India’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) growth for April-June 2019 has declined to a six year low of 5%. The slowdown in growth …
Read MoreWest Bengal passes bill to prevent, punish mob lynching
The West Bengal Assembly has passed the West Bengal (Prevention of Lynching) Bill, 2019. The bill proposes three categories of punishment: a) maximum three-year jail and a fine of up …
Read MoreHimachal passes Bill against ‘forced conversion’
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly has passed the Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Bill, 2019. The Bill seeks to repeal the Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2006. The aims to …
Read MoreAustralia downgrades Great Barrier Reef to very poor status
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) has released Outlook Report 2019 that examine the Great Barrier Reef’s health, pressures, and likely future. The long-term outlook of the reef …
Read MoreUK joins France and Germany to express concern over South China Sea tensions
UK, France and Germany have expressed concern over prevailing South China Sea situation. This statement came after Chinese and Vietnamese coast guard vessels are engaged in a standoff in South …
Read MoreDelhi needs to cut pollution level by 65% to meet air quality standard: CSE
Environmental NGO, Centre for Science and Environment has released new results from its on-going analysis of air quality trends in Delhi to highlight Delhi’s struggle with air pollution and what …
Read MoreGovt. plans drive to restrict plastic use
A committee headed by Indian Prime Minister has decided that a major initiative on restricting the use of plastic, eliminating single use plastic and handling of plastic waste will be …
Read MoreFiscal deficit crosses 77% of annual target in July
According to data released by the Controller General of Accounts(CGA), India’s fiscal deficit has reached 77% of the annual target for 2019-20 in July. Fiscal deficit is the amount of …
Read MoreApache attack helicopters to be inducted into IAF at Pathankot on 3 September
Union Defence Minister and Punjab Chief Minister will jointly induct four US-made Apache AH-64E (I) helicopters into the Indian Air Force at Pathankot on 3rd September. The AH-64E Apache is …
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