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UNESCO says a third of World Heritage glaciers will vanish by 2050
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UNESCO says a third of World Heritage glaciers will vanish by 2050

Science & Tech 03/11/22 22:56 PM IST
by Mahesh

'A third of global glaciers located at World Heritage sites will disappear by 2050, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) warned recently.' Among the glaci Read More...

CBDT unveils common ITR form for all taxpayers
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CBDT unveils common ITR form for all taxpayers

Science & Tech 03/11/22 22:51 PM IST
by Mahesh

'A single income tax return (ITR) form was proposed for all taxpayers.' The draft of the proposed form was unveiled recently by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to receive public inputs unt Read More...

Voting For NRIs
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Voting For NRIs

Science & Tech 03/11/22 22:44 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently, the Union government told the Supreme Court (SC) that it was considering ways to facilitate non-resident Indians (NRI), especially migrant labourers, to cast their votes remotely.' The S Read More...

Two CRPF women officers promoted to IG rank for the first time
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Two CRPF women officers promoted to IG rank for the first time

Science & Tech 03/11/22 22:21 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Two women officers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Seema Dhundiya and Annie Abraham, have been promoted to the rank of Inspector General for the first time after their induction into the Read More...

Digital resurvey of land
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Digital resurvey of land

Science & Tech 03/11/22 22:14 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The LDF government launched digital resurvey of land, and campaigns like the anti-drugs drive to celebrate the Kerala Day, to mark the state’s formation from the then Madras state 65 years ago. Read More...

UP’s Ranipur tiger reserve becomes 53rd tiger reserve of India
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UP’s Ranipur tiger reserve becomes 53rd tiger reserve of India

Science & Tech 02/11/22 05:45 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Uttar Pradesh is set to have its fourth Tiger Reserve and 53rd tiger reserve in India.' The tiger reserve is spread across over 529.36 sq km out of which the core area is 230.32 sq km and the buff Read More...

Ban use of aceclofenac on cattle to save vultures
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Ban use of aceclofenac on cattle to save vultures

Science & Tech 02/11/22 05:38 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has demanded a ban on using aceclofenac in cattle after a new study showed that the drug metabolises into diclofenac in water buffaloes — as it does Read More...

HARIT Aaykar
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HARIT Aaykar

Science & Tech 02/11/22 05:34 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Income Tax Department participated enthusiastically in the Government of India’s month-long Special Campaign for Swachhata which ends on 31st October, 2022.' This day (31st October) mark Read More...

Two Finger Test
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Two Finger Test

Science & Tech 02/11/22 05:02 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Supreme Court declared that any person conducting the invasive ‘two-finger’ or ‘three-finger’ vaginal test on rape or sexual assault survivors will be found guilty of misc Read More...

Wind sector in India needs an overhaul
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Wind sector in India needs an overhaul

Science & Tech 02/11/22 04:50 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Globally, India has the fourth-highest installed capacity to generate wind energy. However, the potential is higher and can be accelerated with changes to the bidding system and policies.' The c Read More...