ADB, India ink pact for road revamp
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…
US rolls out expedited entry for low-risk Indian travellers through Global Entry programme
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…
Presidential assent for Kambala Bill
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 developing first asteroid deflection mission
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…
SC allows abortion of ailing foetus
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…
Heat-resistant cows of the future
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…
NASA’s new revelation about Jupiter
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…
Aerosols ‘shrinking’ India’s monsoon
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, studying the monsoon impact of GHGs over the next century has come to this conclusion that aerosols may be weakening rainy season even more than…
Dolphins to the rescue of endangered porpoise
In News Mexico announced plans to use trained dolphins to corral the last remaining vaquita marina porpoises into a protected breeding ground. Vaquita Marina Porpoises The world’s most rare marine…
India, China Stand-Off At Border
In News China has accused Indian troops of “trespassing” its boundary and in a reaction suspended the pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet. The People’s Liberation Army has accused Indian troops…