Central government is pushing for the implementation of four labour codes introduced in 2020 (Code of Wage Act in 2019), replacing 29 sets of labour laws. Labour Codes includes 4 versions: Code of Wages Act 2019, Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2020, Social Security Code Bill, 2020, Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code …

Scientists have found that cancer-causing virus Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) can infect the neuronal cells and drive various changes in biomolecules. A researchers utilized the Raman Microspectroscopy Technique, under FIST (Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure) scheme to explore the possible impacts of a cancer-causing virus on brain cells. Biomolecules are an organic molecule that includes carbohydrates, …

Recently, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has started an ambitious programme to release 20 Red Pandas in about five years to the forests. The Singalila National Park, the highest protected area in West Bengal, will soon get new denizens. There are only two different panda species in the world, the Giant Pandas and the Red Pandas. …

Recently, in Srinagar, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah unveiled Swami Ramanujacharya’s Statue of Peace. Ramanujacharya was Born in 1017 in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu. Ramanujacharya is revered as a Vedic philosopher and social reformer. He travelled across India, advocating equality and social justice. He Brought the treasure of Vedic literature to the doorsteps of the common …

According to the 2022 edition of the United Nations’ World Population Prospects (WPP), India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023. The Population Division of the UN has been publishing the WPP in a biennial cycle since 1951. Each revision of the WPP provides a historical time series of …

Recently, the External Affairs Minister of India met with the US Secretary of State and Russian Foreign Minister and other counter parts in Bali (Indonesia) on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting. The meeting was held under the theme of “Building a more peaceful, stable, and prosperous world together.” Recent G20 …

Recently, the Government of India has launched the OALP Bid Round-VIII, offering 10 blocks for International Competitive Bidding. The Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP) replacing the erstwhile New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) was approved in March 2016 and the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) along with the National Data Repository (NDR) were launched in June 2017 as …

A tribal council in Meghalaya has called for a meeting of traditional heads to revisit the Instrument of Accession that made the Khasi domain a part of the Indian Union more than seven decades ago. The need to revisit the Instrument of Accession and Annexed Agreement was stressed by leaders in the Khasi Hills …

National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)and the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying celebrated the 22nd National Fish Farmers Day (10th July 2022) to demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders throughout the country. It was established in 2006 as an autonomous organization under the administrative control of the Ministry of Agriculture and …

Recently, the first edition of the State Ranking Index for National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013was released. The index seeks to document the status and progress of the implementation of NFSA across the country and various reform initiatives after consultation with the states. It highlights the reforms undertaken by the States and Union Territories and creates a cross-learning environment …