India-China relations- External Affairs Minister visit
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reassured China that New Delhi’s decision to exercise greater administrative control over Ladakh would have no implications for India’s external boundaries or the Line of Actual Control with China.
India-China relations- Manasarovar Yatra
Chinese government undertook an initiative to improve the material comforts of the pilgrims undertaking difficult trek to the high altitude Kailash Manasarovar.
Bio-accumulation of Mercury
A research, published the journal “Nature” studied how climate change impacts mercury accumulation in fish.
Vice- President completes 2 years in Office
Vice- President(VP)releaseda chronicletitled “Listening, Learning & Leading”on his two-year tenure in office.
U.S.-Taliban talks end, both sides to consult: Taliban
An eighth round of talks on a pact that would allow the United States to end its longest war and withdraw its troops from Afghanistan ended and both sides would consult their leaders on the next steps.
J&K on top of Jaishankar’s China agenda
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in Beijing to prepare for the second informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, apart from familiarising his hosts about New Delhi’s decision to revoke special status for Jammu and Kashmir.
Rotavirus Vaccine to “EVERY CHILD”
Union Health Minister has proposed a plan to provide Rotavirus vaccine to every childin India by September, 2019.
Code of Conduct for MP’s
Vice-President urged political parties to have a code of conduct for their MPs in Parliament to monitor their behaviour.
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019
Presidenthas given assent to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019.
Agent Smith virus
Aptly named, Agent Smith virus is taking over Android phones across the world. It has so far infected over 25 million phones of which over 15 million (over 1.5 crore) are in India.