India has launched the World Castor Sustainability Forum (WCSF). This initiative aims to provide a sustainable and traceable supply chain of castor while improving economic, social, and environmental performance. Key points About Castor plant
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Regulations of AYUSH products
Recently, the Supreme Court expanded the scope of the misleading ads case against Patanjali Ayurveda to include the promotion of fast moving consumer goods as well. Regulations of AYUSH products
Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra appointed President of GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
The Government of India has set in motion the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) with the appointment of retired Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra as its President. Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
Hydrogen–fuel cell trains
According to the Business Line’s report, Indian Railways has begun work towards developing “cost-efficient” hydrogen–fuel cell trains, with indigenous technology. Key points
Mangiferin and Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
A recent study published in the journal “American Chemical Society Pharmacology and Translational Science” found that mangoes are useful in protecting the gut health and protect people from several gastro disorders. Mangiferin Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Letters Rogatory
Delhi Police is likely to approach the Union home ministry and subsequently the court on sending a Letter Rogatory (LR) to Russia seeking details of the email ID from where the message about bomb threats were sent to several schools Read More …
A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound
According to a new study in Scientific Reports, a Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia has self-medicated using a paste made from plants to heal a large wound on his cheek.
Shaksgam valley
India has lodged a strong complaint with China over construction work in the Shaksgam valley, which it described as an “illegal” effort to change the situation on the ground. Key points
Cocoa beans price rise
The price of cocoa beans, the most important raw material in chocolates, has skyrocketed, hitting a record $12,000 a tonnes in April, around four times last year’s price.
46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) through the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), will host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP 26) from May Read More …
Eggshell skull legal principle
The Supreme Court on April 23 restored the compensation of Rs 5 lakhs awarded by the district consumer forum in a medical negligence case. The apex court underlined that the state and central consumer courts incorrectly applied the ‘eggshell skull’ Read More …
Dr. Purnima Devi Barman wins Whitley Gold Award 2024
Assam’s wildlife conservationist, Dr. Purnima Devi Barman has been conferred the Whitley Gold Award for this year 2024. Key points Whitley Awards Hargila
Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023
ISRO released the Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023 compiled by ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operations Management (IS4OM) on April 2, 2024. Key points
Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on May 1 announced the successful flight test of the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. About SMART
Study on the impact evaluation of Geographical Indication (GI) products
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned a study on the impact evaluation of Geographical Indication (GI) products.