Interstate issues

Introduction Stubble burning, the practice of setting fire to leftover crop residue after harvest, is a major environmental concern in India. This widespread practice, particularly in northern states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, contributes significantly to air pollution, impacting public health and overall environmental quality. Negative Consequences of Stubble …

Physical exercise can help counter the loss of memory caused by Alzheimer’s as well as delay the onset of the most common type of dementia, said a study. Researchers at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), established a link between levels of irisin, a hormone produced by the …

Karnataka’s Water Resources Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday wrote to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami seeking a meeting to clear “misconceptions” about the Mekedatu project. The day also saw the Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passing a resolution opposing the permission granted to Karnataka to prepare a detailed project …

Indian-origin lawyer Shamila Batohi has been appointed to head South Africa’s prosecuting authority, the first woman to head the agency. She will start her new role as the National Director of Public Prosecutions in February 2019. Source  : https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/indian-origin-woman-appointed-head-of-safricas-prosecuting-authority/article25675657.ece