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India pushes for micro-level earthquake vulnerability maps
Issue Date: Oct 15, 2011
Shaken by the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake that rocked Sikkim, the Centre has issued a seismic microzonation manual that outlines guidelines for mapping vulnerability of areas in the country to the natural disaster. It provides microzonation and urban planning protocol for geoscientists, engineers and builders across the country.
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Bombay HC for phthalates standards in toys
Issue Date: Mar 28, 2011
The Bombay High Court has asked the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to frame guidelines on the amount of phthalates permissible in toys. In its order on March 24, the court also directed the commerce ministry to issue a notification mandating phthalates standards in toys, once BIS sets the rules.
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Very good piece.