Why In News 5 States and a Union Territory (UT) formally adopted the Centre’s initiative called the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). Objective of e-market Aims to ensure that public procurement of…

In News Supreme Court stayed the Centre’s May 26 notification, banning cattle sale in livestock markets for slaughter and religious sacrifices. Background Notification for implementation of Prevention of Cruelty to…

In News Rajasthan has become the country’s first State to lay down the minimum educational qualifications for contesting elections to village cooperative societies and various other cooperative bodies. Changes and…

Why in news ? U.S. researchers is working on a system to map undulating pollution trends in the Godavari, India’s second longest river. About Sensor network Using a mix of…

In News Reports of outbreak of goat pox in Kerala and experts have demanded restriction on goat trade from other affected States. Goat Pox Variola caprina (Goat Pox) is a contagious viral disease caused…

Why in News The sixth mass extinction of life on Earth is unfolding more quickly than feared, scientists have warned. What is the issue ? More than 30% of animals…

Why in news ? Scientists have created miniature versions of Saturn, complete with rings, by electrifying tiny droplets of fluids. What is It ? When a drop ofelectrically conductive liquid…

Why In News ? Karnataka state has constituted a nine-member committee headed by Principal Secretary, Department of Kannada and Culture, to study and submit a report to the government on…

Why In News ? Sri Lankan ban on bottom trawling,to prevent the state’s fishermen from exercising traditional fishing rights in the Palk Bay. What is the concern ? The Sri…

In News India will soon get a seat on the Global Foreign Exchange Committee (GFXC), a newly-constituted forum of central bankers and experts working towards promotion of a robust and…