According to a study published in the journal Nature, increase in sea temperatures and overfishing impacts the level of methylmercury in fish. Methylmercury concentration in fish has increased despite its …
Read MoreThe government may miss its disinvestment target of ₹1.05 lakh crore that has been set for the current financial year.Disinvestment is defined as the action of an organisation or government …
Read MoreDelhi state government and Jal Shakti Ministry has launched a pilot project to create natural reservoirs to conserve rainwater in the Yamuna floodplains. The pilot project will be carried out …
Read MoreFinance Minister has assured the industry that the government would review the criminal penal provisions on corporate social responsibility (CSR). The amendments to the Companies Act have empowered the government …
Read MoreThe Central government has planned to expand the coverage of Rotavirus vaccine to all 36 states and union territories by September, 2019.The vaccine is currently available only in 28 states …
Read MorePresident has given assent to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019. The Bill amends the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967 providing special procedures to deal with terrorist activities and individuals …
Read MoreSikkim Chief Minister has said that the Centre had assured that Article 371F would remain intact and safe. Article 371F of the Indian Constitution provides special constitutional status to Sikkim. …
Read MoreIndia’s Index of industrial production(IIP) has slowed down to 2% in June,2019. The growth was pulled down by a sharp decline in the output of mining and manufacturing sectors. IIP …
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has upheld the amendments made to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code(IBC) that classified homebuyers as financial creditors. The verdict came on a petition filed by builders who …
Read MoreThe government has launched inter-state portability of ration cards between Telangana-Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra-Gujarat as a pilot project to implement ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ across the country by June …
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