Archive | August 2021

August 20, 2021

News for 19 August, 2021

Important News for Today:

This brain remained intact in a 310 million-year-old fossil
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Express Quiz: On the latest IPCC report
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Hidden in plain sight, a new snake with a ‘bindi’ on its nape found in Assam
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Have you seen the crystal structure of bleach?
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Collegium recommends eight judges for Supreme Court
[Important for: Polity, Governance]
NHRC flags delay in criminal justice reform process
[Important for: Polity, Governance]
Gujarat govt. defends anti-conversion law in HC
[Important for: Polity, Governance]
What’s next for Afghanistan?
[Important for: IP, IR]
China won’t recognise Taliban until government formation
[Important for: IP, IR]
China to curb ‘excessive income’ in push for ‘common prosperity’
[Important for: IP, IR]
India on track to meet climate goals, says FM
[Important for: Economy, Governance]
Global goods trade continues recovery: WTO
[Important for: Economy, Governance]

August 18, 2021

News for 18 August, 2021

Important News for Today:

Taliban vow to honour women’s rights but within Islamic law
[Important for: IP, IR]
SC issues notice to Centre on pleas alleging snooping
[Important for: Polity, Governance]
Centre not for forming security force to protect judiciary, courts
[Important for: Polity, Governance]
HAL signs deal with GE Aviation for LCA Tejas
[Important for: Defence]
Economy gaining a grip, price rise has peaked: RBI officials
[Important for: Economy, Governance]
‘Scrappage norms to spur new vehicle demand by up to 30%’
[Important for: Economy, Governance]
Babies and toddlers spread coronavirus in homes more easily than teens: Study
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
New plant species named after Kerala’s Communist leaders
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
‘Where are the moths?’: Researchers create global risk index for pollinator decline
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
What if you could become invisible to mosquitoes?
[Important for: Science & Tech.]

August 17, 2021

News for 17 August, 2021

Important News for Today:

‘Purified drinking water supply via tankers taxable’
[Important for: Economy, Governance]
July WPI inflation slows slightly to 11.2%
[Important for: Economy, Governance]
Allow duty-free import of natural rubber: ATMA
[Important for: Economy, Governance]
China says it hopes Taliban will ‘ensure smooth transition’
[Important for: IP, IR]
Two-child policy: U.P. law panel submits draft Bill
[Important for: Polity, Governance]
SC raises query on Tribunal Reforms Bill
[Important for: Polity, Governance]
‘It will impact South Asia’
[Important for: IP, IR]

August 17, 2021

News for 16 August, 2021

Important News for Today:

Israel condemns Poland restitution law
[Important for: IP, IR]
Cave lion cub found in Siberian permafrost is 28,000 years old: study
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Once a haven for 100 types of birds, Hungarian lake now faces severe drought
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
When insects lost their homes, evolution clipped their wings
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
IIT researchers develop smart road monitoring system to prevent crashes
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Can simple leaves become compound leaves? Study reveals how genes influence leaf architecture
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Sonia hoists Tricolour in front of G-23, reclaims centre stage
[Important for: Polity, Governance]
Nagaland is an integral part of India, says Governor Ravi
[Important for: Polity, Governance]

August 15, 2021

News for 15 August, 2021

Important News for Today:

State to oppose vehicle scrappage policy
[Important for: Polity, Governance]
HC stays provisions of new IT Rules
[Important for: Polity, Governance]
‘Pace of apparel exports to key markets healthy’
[Important for: Economy, Business, Governance]
NTPC seeks global EoI for hydrogen-natgas pilot
[Important for: Economy, Business, Governance]
Sri Lanka to procure oxygen from India to ‘augment supply’
[Important for: IP, IR]
Afghan President vows to ‘remobilise’ forces
[Important for: IP, IR]

August 14, 2021

News for 14 August, 2021

Important News for Today:

Vehicle-scrappage policy will promote circular economy: PM
[Important for: Economy, Business, Governance]
July exports rise 49.9%, imports surge 63%
[Important for: Economy, Business, Governance]
Are the Taliban on the brink of victory?
[Important for: IP, IR]
‘Industry’s practices are against national interest’
[Important for: Economy, Business, Governance]
Scientists document life of Alaskan wooly mammoth using his tusk
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Can microbes help boost vigour? Yes, in hybrid corn
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Experimental antibody drug prevents malaria in small study
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
For many, hydrogen is the fuel of the future. New research raises doubts
[Important for: Science & Tech.]

August 13, 2021

News for 13 August, 2021

Important News for Today:

‘Water utilities’ losses due to gross under-recovery of operational cost’
[Important for: Economy, Business, Governance]
GSLV-F10 fails to put satellite into orbit
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Didn’t seek an extra paisa from anyone for COVID fight: FM
[Important for: Economy, Business, Governance]
China dismisses Canada’s protests over harsh sentencing of Spavor
[Important for: IP, IR]
‘U.S. sees Pak. useful only for clearing Afghan mess’
[Important for: IP, IR]
Maiden naval exercise between India and Saudi Arabia begins
[Important for: IP, IR]
Israel opens diplomatic mission in Morocco
[Important for: IP, IR]

August 12, 2021

News for 12 August, 2021

Important News for Today:

GSLV-F10/EOS-03 mission could not be accomplished due to performance anomaly in cryogenic stage: ISRO
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Maharashtra announces Rajiv Gandhi Award for excellence in IT
[Important for: Polity, Governance]
Court allows confiscation of assets in drug trafficking case
[Important for: Polity, Governance]
Google rolls out features for child safety
[Important for: Governance]

August 12, 2021

News for 11 August, 2021

Important News for Today:

LS clears Bill restoring States’ rights to specify OBC groups
[Important for: Polity, Governance]
YSRCP, BJD join demand for scrutiny of insurance Bill
[Important for: Polity, Governance]
KFC, Pizza Hut operator Sapphire Foods files IPO papers with Sebi
[Important for: Economy, Business]
Centre to soon free up untapped space in SEZs
[Important for: Economy, Business]
Senate passes massive infrastructure Bill
[Important for: Governance]
Canada slams China’s jailing of Michael Spavor as ‘unacceptable and unjust’
[Important for: IP, IR]
China’s wild elephants head to safety after long trek
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Shelling out Rs 1.8 crore for trip, but it’s truly worth it: Man who could be India’s first space tourist
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Meet Thapunngaka shawi, a flying reptile that ruled Queensland’s skies
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
ISRO-SAC instrument finds presence of hydroxyl and water molecules on Moon
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
International Space station supplies launched with a pizza delivery for 7
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Analysis: Asia’s vulnerable communities brace for worse impacts after UN climate report
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
‘Hours on a footnote’: Scientists felt joy, frustration in making U.N. climate report
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Thousands in Britain are trying to save Geronimo the alpaca from execution
[Important for: Science & Tech.]
Why does the Perseid meteor shower happen every year, how to watch it tonight
[Important for: Science & Tech.]

August 10, 2021

News for 10 August, 2021

Important News for Today:

IPCC report forecasts a future of severe weather
[Important for: Environment & Ecology, Climatology]
‘Nation First, Always First’ theme for I-Day events
[Important for: GK]
Parliament passes Bills on tribunal reforms, taxation
[Important for: Polity, Governance]
Australia signals democracies’ trade swing from China to India
[Important for: IP, IR]
UNICEF India, Facebook launch initiative to create safe online environment for children
[Important for: IP, IR]