NASA scientists to chase solar eclipse using special research jets
In News Scientists are planning to chase the shadow of the Moon using NASA’s research jets during the upcoming total solar eclipse in the US, in order to capture the…
Niti Aayog clears six proposals for high-tech public transport
Why in news ? Niti Aayog cleared half-a-dozen proposals of the transport ministry exploring options to improve public transport. Approval of Niti Aayog to experiment and introduce six latest mass…
Cabinet clears minimum wage code bill
In News Union cabinet cleared the first of the four labour codes on wages, paving way for consolidation of more than a dozen different central labour laws dealing with wages…
States can’t enact law on parliamentary secretaries: SC
Why in news ? SC ruling : state assemblies hold no power to enact a law that enables them to appoint parliamentary secretaries. Parliamentary secretary A Parliament Secretary is similar to…
Panel for action against farmers using herbicides on GM mustard
Backgroud The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee’s (GEAC) sub-committee has drafted several recommendations on GM mustard before it approved the crop for commercial release. These included a proposal for legal action…
Lingayats united in demand for separate religion status
Why in news ? Veerashaiva/Lingayata Dharma demanded that it is an independent religion and is different from Hinduism and want independent religion status for the same. Why they Claim a…
Policy boosts care for blood disorders
Why in News ? People living with Thalassaemia, sickle cell anaemia and other variant haemoglobins can now look forward to better screening and treatment, based on the Union Health and…
Sunderbans denizen staves off extinction
Why in News ? A critically endangered resident of the Sunderbans is set to get a new home, beginning a slow journey to recovery from a disastrous decline in the…
Jaitley releases National Trade Facilitation Action Plan
Why In news ? Finance Minister released the National Trade Facilitation Action Plan and the WTO-Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) coming into force on February 22, 2017. National Trade Facilitation Action Plan…
Government mulls insurance cover for digital transaction frauds
Why in news ? The government is considering based on the recommendations of the Chandrababu Naidu committee on digital payment security, including insurance cover for the victims of fraudulent digital…