Article 329(b) Of The Indian Constitution: The Election Commission (EC) recently invoked Article 329(b) of the Constitution, which prohibits judicial intervention in the working of the commission in the middle of the election process. Article 329(b) enshrined in Part XV of the Constitution, articles 324-329 specifically discuss elections. While Article 324 gives the poll panel […]
Tag: 29th May 2024
Campi Flegrei : Recent Phenomenon
Campi Flegrei : Recent Phenomenon The strongest earthquake to hit Italy’s Campi Flegrei supervolcano region in decades struck recently. Campi Flegrei is an active volcanic area located in the vicinity of Naples, Italy. Unlike the nearby Mount Vesuvius, Campi Flegrei is not characterised by a single volcano. It is more of a volcanic system, with […]
Strain Rate
Strain Rate: Researchers have reported in a study that when pure copper is heated and also subjected to an extreme strain rate, it behaves like a much harder material would Strain is how much a material deforms when stress is applied. It is a measure of the change in shape or size of an object […]
ZiG : Reserve Bank Of Zimbabwe
ZiG : Reserve Bank Of Zimbabwe To address its long-standing economic instability, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has launched a new gold-backed currency called the ZiG. The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) is a new gold-backed currency launched by Zimbabwe. The ZiG, now the sixth currency used by Zimbabwe, has been in circulation since April 5, […]
Oedocladium sahyadricum
Oedocladium sahyadricum: A group of phycologists from the Department of Botany at Catholicate College in Pathanamthitta has discovered a new algal species in the Western Ghats. Oedocladium sahyadricum is a new algal species and it is named as Oedocladium sahyadricum. The name ‘sahyadricum’ refers to the Western Ghats, also known as Sahyadri, which is rich […]
Business Responsibility And Sustainability Reporting Initiative
Business Responsibility And Sustainability Reporting Initiative: Delhi-based think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) welcomed the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) initiative by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting Initiative is a mandatory disclosure mechanism for top 1000 listed companies or businesses to report their performance […]
INS Kiltan
INS Kiltan: Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Muara, Brunei and was accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Brunei Navy INS Kiltan is an indigenously-built anti-submarine warfare stealth corvette. This is the third of the four Kamorta-class corvettes being built under Project 28. The ship derives its name from one of the islands in […]
Virupaksha Temple : Restoration Work
Virupaksha Temple : Restoration Work The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is set to begin restoration work on the collapsed saalu mantapa or pavilion (a type of Mandapa) at the iconic Virupaksha temple aPrauda Deva Raya part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Virupaksha Temple is the […]
Manama Declaration
Manama Declaration: The Arab League called for UN peacekeeping forces in the Palestinian territories during a summit in Manama, Bahrain. The “Manama Declaration” (Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain) urged international protection and UN peacekeeping forces in the occupied Palestinian territories until a two-state solution is achieved. It also demanded an immediate […]
WIPO Treaty
WIPO Treaty: WIPO member states approved a historic new Treaty on intellectual property (IP), genetic resources (GR), and traditional knowledge (TK), following decades of negotiations. It Ensures traditional knowledge is not exploited without permission or compensation. Utilization: Genetic resources and traditional knowledge are often used in patented inventions and scientific research. The Treaty marks the […]
