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The Supreme Court cautioned the States and the High Courts that it would resort to a “centralised selection mechanism”

posted by Jawwad Kazi 2nd Nov 2018

Oceans heating faster: study

The world’s oceans have absorbed 60% more heat than previously thought over the last quarter of a century

posted by Jawwad Kazi 2nd Nov 2018

US withdraws GSP benefits

The US government withdrew GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) benefits to India worth $70 million on as many as 50 items.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 2nd Nov 2018

Manufacturing sector activity rises

Country’s manufacturing sector witnessed improvement in its activity in October, as new orders increasing at a sharp rate and firms stepping up hiring.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 2nd Nov 2018

MoEF study to evaluate health effects of environment exposure in 20 cities

A National Environmental Health Profile Project, aimed at evaluating the quantum of health effects arising from environmental exposure, is underway at the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF).

posted by Jawwad Kazi 1st Nov 2018