Source: The post is based on the article “What was the U.N. water conference and what happened there?” published in The Hindu on 5th April 2023 What is the News? The 2023 UN Water Conference took place at UN Headquarters in New York. What is the 2023 UN Water Conference? The 2023 UN Water Conference… Continue reading What was the U.N. water conference and what happened there?
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Chhattisgarh’s Nagri Dubraj rice variety gets geographical indication tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Chhattisgarh’s Nagri Dubraj rice variety gets geographical indication tag” published in Business Standardon 4th April 2023 What is the News? The Geographical Indication Registry has granted Chhattisgarh’s aromatic rice, Nagri Dubraj, a geographical indication(GI) tag. What is Nagri Dubraj? Nagri Dubraj is a variety of aromatic rice… Continue reading Chhattisgarh’s Nagri Dubraj rice variety gets geographical indication tag
India has registered a global first of a plant fungus infecting humans; climate change, AMR will exacerbate it
Source: The post is based on the article “India has registered a global first of a plant fungus infecting humans; climate change, AMR will exacerbate it” published in The Hindu on 2nd April 2023 What is the News? The first case of a plant fungus called Chondrostereum purpureum infecting human beings has been reported from… Continue reading India has registered a global first of a plant fungus infecting humans; climate change, AMR will exacerbate it
Sky Canvas Project: Artificial meteor showers could soon be a reality: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “ Artificial meteor showers could soon be a reality: Report” published in Indian Express on 2nd April 2023 What is the News? A Japanese company plans to launch satellites that will trigger an artificial meteor shower. The project will be called Sky Canvas. What is the Sky… Continue reading Sky Canvas Project: Artificial meteor showers could soon be a reality: Report
Einstein Tile: New shape answers a 50-year-old geometry mystery
Source: The post is based on the article “New shape answers a 50-year-old geometry mystery” published in The Hindu on 2nd April 2023 What is the News? A group of four scientists have discovered an entirely new shape which has 13 sides and has named it “the hat”. It is the first ‘Einstein’ tile to… Continue reading Einstein Tile: New shape answers a 50-year-old geometry mystery
National Electricity Plan 2022-27: Coal-fired projects back on, mega lithium battery storage push in new power policy blueprint
Source: The post is based on the article “Coal-fired projects back on, mega lithium battery storage push in new power policy blueprint” published in Indian Express on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? The National Electricity Plan (NEP) 2022-27 has been rolled out which marks a discernible reversal in the policy thrust from its… Continue reading National Electricity Plan 2022-27: Coal-fired projects back on, mega lithium battery storage push in new power policy blueprint
CDC concerned about drug-resistant bacteria strain allegedly linked to eye-drops imported from India
Source: The post is based on the article “CDC concerned about drug-resistant bacteria strain allegedly linked to eye-drops imported from India” published in The Hindu on 4th April 2023 What is the News? The Centers for Disease Control(CDC) has warned people to stop using “artificial tear” eye drops sold by EzriCare. What are EzriCare Eye… Continue reading CDC concerned about drug-resistant bacteria strain allegedly linked to eye-drops imported from India
China announces ‘renaming’ of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, including one close to Itanagar
Source: The post is based on the article “China announces ‘renaming’ of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, including one close to Itanagar” published in The Hindu on 4th April 2023 What is the News? China has announced new names of another 11 locations in Arunachal Pradesh. This is the third set of names announced by… Continue reading China announces ‘renaming’ of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, including one close to Itanagar
Arctic scientists race to preserve ‘ice memory’
Source: The post is based on the article “Arctic scientists race to preserve ‘ice memory” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? Arctic scientists are set to start drilling to save samples of ancient ice for analysis before the frozen layers melt away due to climate change. What is the… Continue reading Arctic scientists race to preserve ‘ice memory’
How ICCR plans to build its brand ambassador programme amongst foreign students in India
Source: The post is based on the article “How ICCR plans to build its brand ambassador programme amongst foreign students in India” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) is planning to start E-3 or Exit Engagement Evenings with foreign students. What is E-3 or… Continue reading How ICCR plans to build its brand ambassador programme amongst foreign students in India
