[pib] Star Labelling Programme
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has included Deep Freezer and Light Commercial Air Conditioners (LCAC) under its Star… Continue reading [pib] Star Labelling Programme
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[pib] Various schemes implemented by Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs)
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has informed about its various schemes in the Lok Sabha. Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs)… Continue reading [pib] Various schemes implemented by Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs)
Whither tribunal independence?
Context The reframed Tribunal rules are in contempt of several Constitution Bench decisions of the Supreme Court. What the SC… Continue reading Whither tribunal independence?
Tracking the big three
Context The article focuses on the top three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, namely poverty elimination, zero… Continue reading Tracking the big three
Delimitation in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir
The newly created UT of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) will be the only one in the country to undergo a… Continue reading Delimitation in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir
Defining Anti-national Activities
Ever since the anti-CAA protests erupted across the country, the MHA has been quite active in filtering out foreigners among… Continue reading Defining Anti-national Activities
Bharat Stage (BS) VI emission norms
Oil marketing companies have informed that there will definitely be a marginal increase in retail prices of the fuels from… Continue reading Bharat Stage (BS) VI emission norms
Species in news: Eurasian Otters
Researchers conducting a study in Odisha’s Chilika Lake have found the presence of a viable, breeding population of… Continue reading Species in news: Eurasian Otters
State lethargy amidst cough syrup poisoning
Context A few days ago, 12 children died in Udhampur district of Jammu due to poisoned cough syrup (Coldbest-PC). Fourth… Continue reading State lethargy amidst cough syrup poisoning
One country, two viruses
Context China’s handling of coronavirus, in contrast to SARS, has been effective, should be a template for others. Why lockdown… Continue reading One country, two viruses
Explained: Marine Heatwave (MHW)
Scientists have observed unusually high sea surface temperatures (SSTs) in the Pacific Ocean around the western coast of… Continue reading Explained: Marine Heatwave (MHW)
Locust Invasions and its mitigation
The locust, a short-horned, desert grasshopper that attacks standing crops and green vegetation, has been making news in… Continue reading Locust Invasions and its mitigation
What is the ‘Raman effect’?
Yesterday, February 28th was celebrated as National Science Day. In 1986, the Govt. of India designated this Day,… Continue reading What is the ‘Raman effect’?
Red Snow in Antarctica
Over the last few weeks, photographs of “red snow” off the coast of Antarctica’s northernmost peninsula, have gone… Continue reading Red Snow in Antarctica
Svalbard Global Seed Vault
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault — referred to as the earth’s ‘doomsday vault’ — now contains about 1.05 million… Continue reading Svalbard Global Seed Vault
No gains for taxpayers
Context Loss expected from lower tax rates may be countered by gains from the settlement of cases, higher dividend taxes… Continue reading No gains for taxpayers
Aadhaar, no standout performer in welfare delivery
Context Aadhaar-based biometric authentication did not reduce PDS leakages, finds Jharkhand-based empirical study What was the rationale behind Aadhaar? What… Continue reading Aadhaar, no standout performer in welfare delivery
Explained: Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
Recently the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs has announced that a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) will be… Continue reading Explained: Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
Enhanced Access and Service Excellence (EASE) 3.0
Union Finance minister has released Enhanced Access and Service Excellence (EASE) 3.0, the new reform agenda for tech-enabled… Continue reading Enhanced Access and Service Excellence (EASE) 3.0
Market Intelligence and Early Warning System (MIEWS)
The Union Food Processing Ministry has launched a new Market Intelligence and Early Warning System (MIEWS) portal to… Continue reading Market Intelligence and Early Warning System (MIEWS)
