Year: 2020

High levels of ammonia in Yamuna water: the cause and effect

News: Delhi Jal Board(DJB) had to reduce water production capacity by 25% after high levels of ammonia were detected in the Yamuna river. Facts: Ammonia: It is a colourless gas and is used as an industrial chemical in the production of fertilisers, plastics, synthetic fibres, dyes and other products.  How does it occur? It occurs… Continue reading High levels of ammonia in Yamuna water: the cause and effect

Operation Breathing Space

Facts:Operation Breathing Space is a collaboration between India and Israel to jointly conduct trials to determine the effectiveness of advanced technologies developed for the rapid diagnosis of coronavirus infection.The cooperation also includes sharing the most effective treatment protocols for COVID-19 patients.

Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis(CAWACH)

News: A Bangalore-based startup has developed a mobile app named ‘Lyfas’ for detection and risk assessment of Covid-19-infected individuals.This application was developed with support from the CAWACH Initiative. Facts: Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis (CAWACH): It is an initiative by the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board(NSTEDB), Department of Science and… Continue reading Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis(CAWACH)

Explained: What is spyware and stalkerware?

News: According to a report,there was a 51% increase in the use of spyware and stalkerware during the lockdown period from March to June. Facts: Spyware and Stalkerware: These are apps like viruses and malware that infect devices that are connected to the internet. However, unlike viruses and malware that can be detected by anti-virus… Continue reading Explained: What is spyware and stalkerware?

India’s easternmost part generating moderate quakes at two different depths: Study

News: Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology(WIHG) has conducted a study pertaining to the Arunachal Himalaya which has revealed that the area is generating moderate earthquakes at two different crustal depths. Facts: Important Terms Related to the Study: Tuting-Tidding Suture Zone(TTSZ): It is a major part of the Eastern Himalaya where the Himalaya takes a sharp… Continue reading India’s easternmost part generating moderate quakes at two different depths: Study

Explained: What are pre-packs under the present insolvency regime?

News: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA) has set up a committee to look into the possibility of including “pre-packs” under the current insolvency regime to offer faster insolvency resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), Facts: Pre-Pack: It is a pre-planned process in which a financially distressed company and its creditors reach an agreement… Continue reading Explained: What are pre-packs under the present insolvency regime?

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