Organization Of Islamic Cooperation : India Rejected Verdict On Article 370 India rejected a statement by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on the Supreme Court verdict on Article 370. The OIC had expressed concern over the apex court order, which on Monday, ruled that Article 370 was a temporary provision. The OIC General Secretariat reiterated […]
Month: December 2023
Stonehenge
Stonehenge: Stonehenge is at risk of being ‘de-listed’ as a UNESCO World Heritage site if the A303 tunnel goes ahead. The efforts to stop the construction of a two-mile road tunnel close to the Great Circle of Stonehenge in the United Kingdom were seen. Stonehenge located in Salisbury Plain in England. It is not clear […]
Mosasaur : Fossil Of Massive Marine Reptile
Mosasaur : Fossil Of Massive Marine Reptile In Japan, a fossil of the extinct and apex predator Mosasaur, a massive marine reptile from the Late Cretaceous period, was recently discovered. Mosasaurs were a group of large predatory marine reptiles that inhabited all of the world’s oceans during the Late Cretaceous epoch, between 90 and 66 […]
Channapatna Toys : Afganishtan
Channapatna Toys : Afganishtan Channapatna toys have now become part of children’s academic activities in Afghanistan. Channapatna Toys are a particular form of wooden toys and dolls that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka. Channapatna is also known as Gombegala Ooru (toy-town). The history of Channapatna toys can […]
PACE Mission : NASA
PACE Mission : NASA NASA is gearing up to enhance our understanding of Earth’s atmosphere with the upcoming Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission, scheduled for launch in early 2024. PACE Mission will employ advanced polarimeters to study the interplay of light, aerosols, and clouds, contributing to a deeper comprehension of their impact on […]
Mumps : Cases Rise In The States Of Maharashtra
Mumps : Cases Rise In The States Of Maharashtra Mumps cases in children are on rise in the states of Maharashtra and Telangana which has become a cause of concern for parents. Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a paramyxovirus. It can cause the parotid glands, the ones on each side of the face […]
Unnati Foundation : First Entity To List On The Social Stock Exchanges
Unnati Foundation : First Entity To List On The Social Stock Exchanges The Unnati Foundation became the first entity to list on the social stock exchanges (SSE). Social Stock Exchange functions as a separate segment within the existing stock exchange and help social enterprises raise funds from the public through its mechanism. It would serve […]
Bills For Women’s Quota In J&K And Puducherry : Passed
Bills For Women’s Quota In J&K And Puducherry : Passed The Lok Sabha passed two Bills to extend the provisions of the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023 that grants 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State legislatures to the Union Territories of Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir. The Ministry of Home Affairs introduced the […]
INS Tarmugli
INS Tarmugli: The Indian Navy recently commissioned INS Tarmugli, a fast attack craft (FAC), showcasing maritime diplomacy and strength. The ship was commissioned in the Indian Navy as INS Tillanchang, a Trinkat Class ship, was in active service till 2006, and thereafter gifted to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) government of India in 2006 […]
Chief Election Commissioner And Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023
Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023: The Rajya Sabha recently approved the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, which outlines the procedures for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (EC). […]
