THE DIET of the people of Indus Valley civilisation had a dominance of meat, including extensive eating of beef, finds a new study published today in the Journal of Archaeological Science. The study finds the dominance of animal products, such …
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report states that U.S. and Chinese companies dominated the global arms market in 2019, while the West Asia made its first appearance among the 25 biggest weapons manufacturers SIPRI is is an international institute …
Tata Sons contests NCLAT order on reinstating Cyrus The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) is a tribunal which was formed by the Central Government of India under Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013. The tribunal is responsible for …
The Foreign Ministers of Nepal and China jointly certified the elevation of Mount Everest at 8,848.86 metres above sea level—86 cm higher than what was recognised since 1954. The common declaration meant that the two countries have shed their long-standing …
This is a direct tax scheme announced in Budget 2020, for settling tax disputes between individuals and the income tax department. The objective to reduce pending income tax litigation, generate timely revenue for the Government and to benefit taxpayers by …
Bangladesh signed its first Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Bhutan allowing duty free access to a range of goods between the two countries. This is the first PTA Bangladesh has signed with any country in the world. Under the PTA …
The Uttar Pradesh government has recently embarked upon a scheme to take the unique culture of its ethnic Tharu tribe across the world. The intention is to put Tharu villages on the tourism map, and to create jobs and bring …
RAMNAGAR FOREST Division in Nainital district, Uttarakhand, recently built its first eco bridge for reptiles and smaller mammals Eco-ducts or eco-bridges aim to enhance wildlife connectivity that can be disrupted because of highways or logging. These include canopy bridges (usually …
Organised by the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). It will be held from 8th to 10th December 2020. The theme for IMC 2020 is “Inclusive Innovation – Smart, Secure, Sustainable”. It …
Rajgir Zoo Safari in Nalanda in Bihar and Shaheed Ashfaque Ullah Khan Prani Udyaan in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh Rajgir and Gorakhpur zoos granted recognition by Central Government The Rajgir Zoo Safari in Nalanda is established exclusively comprising on only …