ICMR Launches Trial Of Two New TB Vaccines
In News On July 15th, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched the biggest ever trial of Tuberculosis (TB) vaccines in the country. [read more]
SC Judges Strength Increased to Address Pending Cases
In News The Cabinet gave its nod to increase the strength of the Judges in the Supreme Court by 10%. In-Detail Why the Need? Pending [read more]
Consumer Protection Bill Passed
In News The Lok Sabha has passed the Consumer Protection Bill 2018 that will strengthen the rights of the consumers. In-Detail Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission [read more]
Tiger Census – Increase In Numbers
In News Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released the tiger census – ‘Status of Tigers, Co-predators, Prey and their Habitat, 2018’ – that reports a [read more]
Deep Ocean Mission Will Commence in October
In News An ambitious project to research the deepest parts of the oceans, the Deep Ocean Mission, is set to commence in October this year. [read more]
Rural Ministry For More Enterprises To Be Run By Women SHGs
In News The Ministry of Rural Development is focussing on 3-5 lakh Self Help Groups (SHGs) to boost entrepreneurship among women. It is planning to [read more]
‘Black Gold’ – A New Wonder Material From Indian Scientists
In News Scientists from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) have developed a new wonder material – Black Gold – by altering the chemistry [read more]
India Ranked 52nd In Global Innovation Index 2019
In News India is ranked 52nd among 129 countries in the Global Innovation Index 2019. In-Detail Highlights Government View Conclusion Technological innovation is the driving [read more]
Indian Scientists Find A Novel Way To Kill Superbugs
In News Scientists from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur along with Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow a laboratory of Council for Scientific and Industrial [read more]
Panel Bats For Cryptocurrency Ban
In News An Inter-Ministerial Committee set up to look into cryptocurrencies and blockchain has called for banning private cryptocurrencies in the country. In-Detail Lack of [read more]