Snow leopard photographed in Arunachal
Why it in news?Scientists have obtained the first evidence of the elusive snow leopard in Arunachal Pradesh. Camera traps have captured images of the big cat at Thembang…
Opposition rejects simultaneous polls
Most Opposition parties responded negatively to Election Commissioner O.P. Rawat’s assertion on Wednesday that the Election Commission would be ready to hold simultaneous elections by September 2018.
NGT nod for Baliyatra festival
Why it is in news?Next month’s Baliyatra festival got a nod from the East Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).Baliyatra FestivalBali Yatra means a journey to…
Ganga Mission plans turtle sanctuary in Allahabad
Why it is in news?National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) will establish a turtle sanctuary in Allahabad, as part of efforts to protect the rich aquatic biodiversity of…
8 out of 10 Indians have faced online harassment
Why in News?Eight out of 10 people in India have experienced some form of online harassment41% of women having faced sexual harassment on the webReported by a new…
Excise duty on petrol, diesel cut by ₹2 per litre
Why in news?The government slashed the excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹2 per litre, effective from October 4to infuse some festive cheer in a slowing economydispel…
ICMR Chief Soumya Swaminathan Appointed WHO Deputy Director General
Why it in news?The World Health Organization (WHO) appointed Soumya Swaminathan one of two deputy directors generalfirst time such a post has been ever created within the organisation.The…
Untrained teachers can now access training material
To acquire required qualification by 2019 Fifteen lakh untrained school teachers have enrolled for a training course with the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)AIM: to get themselves…
Can India protect Rohingya women and children, SC asks govt
QUESTION ASKED BY SCCan India live up to its international commitments and protect a large section of humanity comprising Rohingya women, children, the sick and the old who…
SC issues notice on donations to parties
Why it is in news?The Supreme Court asked the Centre and the Election Commission to respond to a petition challenging the various amendments made through Finance Act 2017…