Curcuma kakchingense : New Flowering Plant Species Researchers in Manipur recently discovered a new flowering plant species and have named the new species Curcuma kakchingense. Curcuma kakchingense is a new flowering plant species discovered in Manipur. It is a member of the angiospermic family Zingiberaceae, which includes well-known plants like Curcuma (turmeric), gingers, and cardamom. […]
Tag: 19th Oct 2023
Broadcasting Content Complaints Council : Update
Broadcasting Content Complaints Council : Update The Broadcasting Content Complaint Council (BCCC) recently asked entertainment channels to exercise “extreme caution” while portraying the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in television programmes. Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC) is an independent self-regulatory body set up by the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) in June 2011. […]
RISC-V Technology
RISC-V Technology: Chip designer Qualcomm said that it is partnering with Alphabet’s Google to make wearable devices like smartwatches using chips based on RISC-V technology. RISC-V technology is an open-source technology that is pronounced “risk five”. It is an open-source instruction set architecture (ISA) used for the development of custom processors targeting a variety of […]
Rafah Crossing : South End Of The Gaza Strip Hit By Military Strike
Rafah Crossing : South End Of The Gaza Strip Hit By Military Strike The area of the Rafah Border Crossing has been reportedly hit by a military strike. Rafah Crossing is at the south end of the Gaza Strip, a narrow slither of land that is home to 2.3 million people. It is wedged between […]
Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Standards
Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Standards: To improve road safety and reduce incident response time, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will implement upgraded and forward-looking Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Standards and Specifications, 2023. Aim is to enhance road safety, reducing incidence response time and digital enforcement on national highways and expressways. It […]
Lymphatic Filariasis : Bangladesh Becomes Second Country To Eliminate
Lymphatic Filariasis : Bangladesh Becomes Second Country To Eliminate According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Lao People’s Democratic Republic becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis. Lymphatic Filariasis commonly known as elephantiasis, and it is a neglected tropical disease. Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. […]
The High Cost of Cheap Water : WWF’s Report
The High Cost of Cheap Water : WWF’s Report The WWF’s report, titled “The High Cost of Cheap Water,” warns of a growing global water crisis that poses a threat to $58 trillion in economic value, food security, and sustainability. The report, released on World Food Day (16th Oct), presents the first-ever annual estimate of […]
Medical Termination Of Pregnancy (MTP) Act : Update
Medical Termination Of Pregnancy (MTP) Act : Update The Supreme Court of India has upheld the rights of an unborn child by rejecting a woman’s plea to terminate her 27-week-old pregnancy. The court cited the violation of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, as there was no immediate threat to the mother or any […]
Electoral Bonds : Update
Electoral Bonds : Update The Supreme Court of India has referred the challenge to the validity of the electoral bonds scheme, which allows anonymous donations to political parties, to a Constitution Bench of five judges. The case also pertains to the passage of the electoral bonds scheme as a Money Bill The electoral bonds system […]
IndiaSkills 2023-24
IndiaSkills 2023-24: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched IndiaSkills 2023-24 and commended the World Skills Competition (WSC) 2022 winners. IndiaSkills 2023-24: IndiaSkills 2023-24 is a skill development competition which aims to foster and enhance the skills of individuals in various domains, preparing them for national and international skill competitions. IndiaSkills is the […]
