Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 – Recent Updates

The Consumer Affairs Ministry wants to change the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. The goal of the change is to require that important information about pre-packaged goods sold in stores that are bigger than 25 kilograms or 25 liters ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Wolbachia Bacteria

One of the most important studies ever published by Shenyang Agricultural University (SAU) in June showed how Wolbachia bacteria have changed the wasp Encarsia formosa’s reproductive system, creating groups of only females. This finding is very important, especially for biological ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Sabeera Haris Wins Bronze at ISSF Junior World Cup

At the ISSF Junior World Cup in Porpetto, Italy, Indian shooter Sabeera Haris won third place in the women’s trap category. It was an amazing sports event. With this win, India added another medal to its collection at this important ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Sports Current Affairs

NITI Aayog Launches Hackathon for Zero-Emission Trucks

The NITI GearShift Challenge was started by NITI Aayog and several well-known schools and groups. This project is part of the larger e-FAST India program, which aims to get more zero-emission trucks (ZETs) used in India. Purpose of the NITI ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

IIT Madras Aims to Make India Global Chess Powerhouse

The IIT Madras Center of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics (CESSA) just recently announced a plan to make India the world’s most important chess hub. The news was shared at the “Sports Tech Start-Up Conclave” in New Delhi. Recent ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Sports Current Affairs

China, and Russia Conduct Joint Pacific Naval Patrol

Recently, China’s defense ministry revealed that Russian and Chinese naval forces worked together to patrol the northern and western Pacific Ocean. As part of an annual plan to work together on military strategies, this is their fourth joint naval practice. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

What is an Extreme Solar Particle Event?

Recent studies have shown that “extreme solar particle events,” which are very rare but can have big effects on Earth, could be dangerous. Protons are thrown out into space by the sun in these events, which happen about once every ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Philippines Chosen to Host U.N. Climate Fund Board

The Philippines was recently chosen to house the board of the “Loss and Damage” fund. This is a big step toward helping people who have been hurt by climate change. This choice was made during talks at the United Nations, ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs