News:Six states have asked the Environment Minister to expedite the process to notify the Western Ghats as an ecologically sensitive area(ESAs). Facts: Ecologically sensitive areas(ESA) in Western Ghats: The Madhav Gadgil Commission formed in 2010 had recommended in its report in 2011 that 64% of the Western Ghats be declared ecologically sensitive. In 2012, the… Continue reading States ask Centre to expedite notification of ecologically sensitive areas in Western Ghats
Year: 2020
SCTIMST to organize commercial launch of Agappe Chitra Magna for detection of COVID 19
News: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) in collaboration with Agappe Diagnostics Ltd has commercially launched the Agappe Chitra Magna Kit for detection of Covid-19. Facts: Agappe Chitra Magna:It is a magnetic nanoparticle-based RiboNucleic Acid (RNA) extraction kit for use during testing for the detection of COVID-19. Application: The kit can… Continue reading SCTIMST to organize commercial launch of Agappe Chitra Magna for detection of COVID 19
Certifying Quantum Entanglement: A step towards Quantum Security
News:Scientists from S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata have developed a novel protocol to find out whether a pair of electrons is in a Quantum entanglement state. Facts: Quantum Entanglement: It is the physical phenomenon that occurs when a pair or group of particles is generated and interacts in a way such… Continue reading Certifying Quantum Entanglement: A step towards Quantum Security
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Nepal’s new political map claims India’s territories
News: Nepal has released a new map showing Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh areas as part of its territory.However,India has termed it as artificial enlargement of Nepal territorial claims that will not be accepted. Facts: India-Nepal Border Disputes: Kalapani Dispute: Kalapani is located at an altitude of 3600m on the Kailash Mansarovar route.It borders Uttarakhand in… Continue reading Nepal’s new political map claims India’s territories
Government Announces Results Of Star Rating Of Garbage Free Cities
News: The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs(MOHUA) has announced the results of the Star Rating of Garbage Free Cities for the assessment year 2019-2020. Facts: The Star Rating Protocol was launched by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs(MOHUA) in 2018. Aim: To institutionalize a mechanism for cities to achieve Garbage Free status and… Continue reading Government Announces Results Of Star Rating Of Garbage Free Cities
