Formalise Election Commissioners appointment through law Source : The Hindu GS II : Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies In News The court…

India and Israel will safeguard each other’s strategic interests and cooperate to combat growing radicalisation and terrorism, besides concluding seven agreements in development and space sectors during the maiden visit…

In News  Mangrove Forest Cover Changes in Indian Sundarban (1986-2012) Using Remote Sensing and GIS, a publication by the School of Oceanographic Studies, Jadavpur University, reveals that from 1986 to…

In news The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $220 million loan agreement meant to improve connectivity, transport efficiency, and safety on the State highways…

In News United States of America has started rolling out for Indian citizens its Global Entry programme which allows for expedited clearance of pre-approved, low-risk travellers. Navtej Sarna, Indian Ambassador to the…

Background The Legislative Assembly passed the Bill in February 2017 to put the traditional sport out of the ambit of PCA Act. Governor then referred the Bill to the President…

NASA is developing the first-ever mission, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test that will deflect a near-Earth asteroid, and help test the systems that will allow mankind to protect the planet from…

In News Supreme Court allowed a woman to abort her over 20-week-old foetus with severe abnormalities. Background Woman approached the Supreme Court seeking permission to abort her foetus after she…

In News Scientists from University of Florida in the U.S. are studying a more heat-tolerant Brangus cow a cross between an Angus and a Brahman. Need for new breed More…

In news NASA’s Earth-bound Gemini North telescope has a stunning image of Jupiter showing haze particles over a range of altitudes, as seen in reflected sunlight. The Gemini telescope is…