Indian Grey Hornbill : Sighted The Indian grey hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) was sighted by a bird enthusiast from the Nature and Wildlife Forums in Koodapakkam, near the Sankarabarani river in Puducherry. Indian Grey hornbill is a common hornbill found on the Indian subcontinent. It is commonly sighted in pairs. These birds are known to be […]
Tag: 10th Jul 2023
Solar Flares : Disrupted Radio Communications Over Parts Of The United States
Solar Flares : Disrupted Radio Communications Over Parts Of The United States The Sun emitted an X-class solar flares which disrupted radio communications over parts of the United States and the Pacific Ocean. Solar flares are magnetic plasma ejected at great speed from the solar surface. They occur during the release of magnetic energy associated […]
Geocoding : Functionality Live For All States And Union Territories.
Geocoding : Functionality Live For All States And Union Territories The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) made the geocoding functionality live for all states and union territories. There are concerns over fake registrations and fraudulent availment of input tax credit under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Geocoding converts an address or description […]
SEBI Complaints Redress System (SCORES) Platform
SEBI Complaints Redress System (SCORES) Platform: A total of 3,079 complaints against companies and market intermediaries have been disposed of through the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) SCORES platform recently. SCORES Platform is a web based centralized grievance redress system of SEBI that was launched in June 2011. SCORES enables investors to lodge […]
Notification To Bring The GSTN Under The Purview Of The PMLA
Notification To Bring The GSTN Under The Purview Of The PMLA: The Central Government recently issued a notification to bring the Goods & Services Tax Network (GSTN) under the purview of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is an Act to prevent money laundering and to provide for […]
Enteroviruses : Rising Incidence
Enteroviruses : Rising Incidence The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against the rising incidence of enterovirus infections in a few countries across Europe. Enterovirruse are a group of viruses that can cause various infectious illnesses and are responsible for annual epidemics. There are many kinds of enteroviruses, including coxsackieviruses, echoviruses, polioviruses, and the hepatitis […]
Global Survey On Digital And Sustainable Trade Facilitation
Global Survey On Digital And Sustainable Trade Facilitation: The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific (UNESCAP) released Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation. It is conducted every two years by UNESCAP. The 2023 survey covered more than 140 economies and evaluated 60 trade facilitation measures Key findings: It has recognized […]
Performance Grading Index (PGI) : For Year 2021-2022
Performance Grading Index (PGI) : For Year 2021-2022 The Union Ministry of Education released report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22. Performance Grading Index: It was first released for the year 2017-18 and so far it has been released up to the year 2020-21. It assesses the performance of school […]
Whole-Genome Sequencing : In Newborns
Whole-Genome Sequencing : In Newborns The use of rapid whole-genome sequencing (WGS) in newborns, including healthy newborns, has emerged as a revolutionary approach to diagnose and treat genetic diseases. By providing a comprehensive view of an infant’s genetic makeup, this technology enables healthcare workers to make fast and effective diagnoses, leading to improved outcomes and […]
U.S. Destroys Last Of Its Declared Chemical Weapons
U.S. Destroys Last Of Its Declared Chemical Weapons: The United States has destroyed the last of its declared chemical weapons stockpile, a milestone in the history of warfare dating back to the First World War. The U.S. faced a September 30 deadline to eliminate its remaining chemical weapons under the international Chemical Weapons Convention. Chemical […]
