Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists spot piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 What is the News? For the first time, scientists have reported evidence of the piezoelectric effect in liquids. What is the Piezoelectric effect? Piezoelectric Effect is the ability of… Continue reading Scientists spot piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time
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Govt. concedes disinvestment stalled by multiple challenges
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. concedes disinvestment stalled by multiple challenges” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 What is the News? The Finance Ministry has publicly acknowledged the numerous challenges it is facing in its efforts to privatize public sector enterprises (PSEs) and raise funds through minority stake sales.… Continue reading Govt. concedes disinvestment stalled by multiple challenges
What is an IMF bailout, when is it provided to a country, and what are the lending conditions?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is an IMF bailout, when is it provided to a country, and what are the lending conditions?” published in Indian Express on 29th March 2023 What is the News? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board approved a nearly $3 billion bailout plan for Sri Lanka… Continue reading What is an IMF bailout, when is it provided to a country, and what are the lending conditions?
CSE-DTE release 2023 State of India’s Environment report
Source: The post is based on the article “CSE-DTE release 2023 State of India’s Environment report?” published in Down To Earth on 29th March 2023 What is the News? Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and DTE (Down to Earth) magazine has released State of India’s Environment report 2023. The report is an annual publication… Continue reading CSE-DTE release 2023 State of India’s Environment report
Great Nicobar project will not evict tribes, says Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Great Nicobar project will not evict tribes, says Centre” published in The Hindu on 29th March 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has said that displacement of tribal people will not be allowed to make room for the ₹72,000 crore Great Nicobar island… Continue reading Great Nicobar project will not evict tribes, says Centre
2 years after Finance panel suggested, Centre ‘evaluating’ 26 proposals for new cities
Source: The post is based on the article “2 years after Finance panel suggested, Centre ‘evaluating’ 26 proposals for new cities” published in Indian Express on 29th March 2023 What is the News? The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry is currently evaluating 26 proposals from 21 states for the creation of new cities in… Continue reading 2 years after Finance panel suggested, Centre ‘evaluating’ 26 proposals for new cities
Haryana: India’s first cloned desi Gir female calf, Ganga produced at NDR
Source: The post is based on the article “Haryana: India’s first cloned desi Gir female calf, Ganga produced at NDRI” published in Economic Times on 29th March 2023 What is the News? The National Dairy Research Institute, based in Haryana’s Karnal, has produced the first-ever clone of a calf belonging to the indigenous Gir cow… Continue reading Haryana: India’s first cloned desi Gir female calf, Ganga produced at NDR
Centre lays down policy on cattle dehorning and castration as per animal cruelty Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre lays down policy on cattle dehorning & castration 63 years after implementation of animal cruelty Act” published in The Hindu on 29th March 2023 What is the News? The Central Government has notified the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Animal Husbandry Practices and Procedures) Rules, 2023.… Continue reading Centre lays down policy on cattle dehorning and castration as per animal cruelty Act
How to manage India’s solar PV waste problem?
Source: The post is based on the article “How to manage India’s solar PV waste problem?” published in The Hindu on 29th March 2023 What is the News? There has been a continuous push from policymakers in India to transition to a circular economy and to enable effective waste management. But waste management in the… Continue reading How to manage India’s solar PV waste problem?
NCPCR writes to States to introduce concessions for children with Type 1 diabetes in schools
Source: The post is based on the article “NCPCR writes to States to introduce concessions for children with Type 1 diabetes in schools” published in The Hindu on 29th March 2023 What is the News? The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) has written to the Chairman/Secretary Education Boards of all States and Union Territories… Continue reading NCPCR writes to States to introduce concessions for children with Type 1 diabetes in schools
