Bluetongue Disease: Bluetongue disease has been confirmed in all 12 Dutch provinces, according to official data released recently. Bluetongue Disease is an infectious, non-contagious, vector-borne viral disease that affects wild and domestic ruminants such as sheep, goats, cattle, buffaloes, deer, most species of African antelope and camels. The bluetongue virus is transmitted by biting midges […]
Tag: 8th Aug 2024
Auroville
Auroville: The Union Government has referred a range of complaints in Auroville to the appropriate bodies and agencies, the Minister of State for Education has said in Parliament recently. Auroville was founded by Mirra Alfassa, known as the ‘Mother’, the spiritual collaborator of Sri Aurobindo on the 28th of February, 1968, as an international cultural […]
Power Of LG To Nominate MCD Aldermen
Power Of LG To Nominate MCD Aldermen: The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi can nominate “aldermen” to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) without needing advice from the Delhi Government’s Council of Ministers. The SC ruled that Section 3 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 (DMC Act) gives […]
Tigers Deaths In MP : SIT Report
Tigers Deaths In MP : SIT Report A Special Investigation Team (SIT) report on the deaths of 43 tigers in Madhya Pradesh in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve and Shahdol Forest Circle between 2021 and 2023 has raised significant concerns regarding the effectiveness of wildlife protection measures in India. The report highlights serious lapses in investigations, insufficient […]
Companion Of The Order Of Fiji : Highest Civilian Honour From Fiji
Companion Of The Order Of Fiji : Highest Civilian Honour From Fiji President Droupadi Murmu has been awarded the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the highest civilian honour from Fiji recognising the strong India-Fiji ties. This recognition comes during her historic visit to the island nation, marking the first time an Indian President […]
Earth Observation Satellite-8 : ISRO
Earth Observation Satellite-8 : ISRO ISRO’s Earth Observation Satellite-8 (EOS-8) is expected to be launched by the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 on August 15 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Earth Observation Satellite-8 will be launched by the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3. The primary objectives of the EOS-08 mission include designing and developing a […]
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission: The Central Government of India appointed Shri Harish Dudani as a Member of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission is a statutory bodyestablished by the Government of India under the provisions of the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998. It is the Central Commission for the purposes of the […]
QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework
QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework: The Quality Council of India introduced the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework to Drive Excellence in Key Sectors QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework is an empowering initiative designed to drive excellence among states to improve the quality of life of citizens for a Viksit Bharat. It aims […]
Yen Carry Trade
Yen Carry Trade: Major stock markets across the world experienced their sharpest decline in decades and the yen carry trade was one reason behind this decline. Yen carry trade is a trading strategy that involves borrowing at a low interest rate and investing in an asset that provides a higher rate of return. It is […]
Sucralose : Recent Study
Sucralose : Recent Study A recent study from India examining the effects of replacing sucrose or table sugar with an artificial sweetener, sucralose, found no adverse impact on glucose or HbA1c levels and indicated a slight improvement in body mass index (BMI). Sucralose is a no-calorie sweetener that can be used to lower one’s intake […]
