Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s Cumbum grapes get Geographical Indication tag” published in The Hindu on 13th April 2023 What is the News? The Cumbum grapes have recently been given the Geographical Indication tag or GI tag. What are Cumbum grapes? Cumbum Panneer Thratchai also known as Cumbum grapes, is… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s Cumbum grapes get Geographical Indication tag
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JUICE mission: European Space Agency set to launch Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice): What is the mission about
Source: The post is based on the article “European Space Agency set to launch Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice): What is the mission about” published in Indian Express on 13th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the JUICE mission?3 Is the JUICE mission capable of detecting life?4 What is… Continue reading JUICE mission: European Space Agency set to launch Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice): What is the mission about
U.S. aviation watchdog retains India’s safety category after review
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. aviation watchdog retains India’s safety category after review” published in The Hindu on 13th April 2023 What is the News? The US aviation safety regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) has retained the “Category 1” status for India’s aviation safety oversight following a review. How does the… Continue reading U.S. aviation watchdog retains India’s safety category after review
Tropospheric Emissions Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO): NASA launches device to monitor air pollution from space
Source: The post is based on the article “NASA launches device to monitor air pollution from space” published in Indian Express on 10th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Tropospheric Emissions Monitoring of Pollution(TEMPO)?3 What is special about TEMPO?4 Why is the TEMPO mission important?5 What is a Geostationary orbit? What is… Continue reading Tropospheric Emissions Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO): NASA launches device to monitor air pollution from space
State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI): Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Telangana lead energy efficiency index 2021-22
Source: The post is based on the article “Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Telangana lead energy efficiency index 2021-22” published in Livemint on 12th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Power has released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22. What is the State Energy Efficiency Index(SEEI)? Developed by: Bureau of Energy… Continue reading State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI): Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Telangana lead energy efficiency index 2021-22
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS): New low-cost substrates can enhance sensitivity of analytical tools for detecting toxic pollutant
Source: The post is based on the article “New low-cost substrates can enhance sensitivity of analytical tools for detecting toxic pollutant” published in PIB on 11th April 2023 What is the News? Scientists have developed a new low-cost substrate that can increase the sensitivity of Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy(SERS). What is Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)? Surface-enhanced… Continue reading Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS): New low-cost substrates can enhance sensitivity of analytical tools for detecting toxic pollutant
Uranium 241: In pursuit of a ‘magic number’, physicists discover new uranium isotope
Source: The post is based on the article “In pursuit of a ‘magic number’, physicists discover new uranium isotope” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Uranium?3 What is Uranium 241?4 How was Uranium 241 found?5 What is the significance of the Uranium 241 finding?6 What are… Continue reading Uranium 241: In pursuit of a ‘magic number’, physicists discover new uranium isotope
NSE Indices rolls out India’s first REITs, InvITs index
Source: The post is based on the article “NSE Indices rolls out India’s first REITs, InvITs index” published in Livemint on 12th April 2023 What is the News? NSE Indices Ltd has launched the country’s first-ever Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts index—Nifty REITs and InvITs Index. The index aims to track the… Continue reading NSE Indices rolls out India’s first REITs, InvITs index
Space militarization: We are seeing militarisation of space, steady progress towards weaponization: CDS
Source: The post is based on the article “We are seeing militarisation of space, steady progress towards weaponization: CDS” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is space militarization?3 What are steps taken by the UN to prevent space militarization?4 What are the steps taken by India to… Continue reading Space militarization: We are seeing militarisation of space, steady progress towards weaponization: CDS
New Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Monsoon Session
Source: The post is based on the article “New Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Monsoon Session” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has told the Supreme Court that the new Data Protection Bill will be introduced in the monsoon session of Parliament. What is… Continue reading New Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Monsoon Session
