Source: The post is based on the article “DHARA – Annual Meeting Of Members Of The River Cities Alliance” published in PIB on 15th February 2023 What is the News? DHARA, the annual meeting of the members of the River Cities Alliance(RCA) has been concluded. What is DHARA? DHARA stands for Driving Holistic Action for… Continue reading DHARA – Annual Meeting Of Members Of The River Cities Alliance
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Unique non-cytotoxic nanocomposite coatings developed to prevent post-surgical infections
Source: The post is based on the article “Unique non-cytotoxic nanocomposite coatings developed to prevent post-surgical infections” published in PIB on 16th February 2023 What is the News? Researchers have developed a nanocomposite coating that can inhibit biofilm formation and also kill attached bacteria thereby helping tackle growing Post-operative surgical site infections (SSIs). What are… Continue reading Unique non-cytotoxic nanocomposite coatings developed to prevent post-surgical infections
India accounts for 52% of world’s new leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “India accounts for 52% of world’s new leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has launched the National Strategic Plan and Roadmap for Leprosy 2023-2027. The aim of the Plan is to… Continue reading India accounts for 52% of world’s new leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister
Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science
Source: The post is based on the article “Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 What is the News? A new beetle species named Omorgus Khandesh has been discovered in India. What is Omorgus Khandesh? Omorgus Khandesh is a beetle… Continue reading Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science
India to spend 75% of defence capital on procurement from local industries: Defence Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “India to spend 75% of defence capital on procurement from local industries: Defence Minister” published in Indian Express on 16th February 2023 What is the News? The Government of India will spend 75% of its defence capital in 2023-24 on procurement from the domestic industry. How much… Continue reading India to spend 75% of defence capital on procurement from local industries: Defence Minister
Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023 What is the News? The Union government has hiked the windfall profit tax levied on domestically-produced crude oil as well as on the export of diesel and aviation turbine fuel(ATF). What… Continue reading Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies
With an eye on China, Union Cabinet clears 7 ITBP battalions
Source: The post is based on the article “With an eye on China, Union Cabinet clears 7 ITBP battalions” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023 What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Security(CCS) has approved the raising of seven new battalions of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) force. What is the Indo-Tibetan Border Police… Continue reading With an eye on China, Union Cabinet clears 7 ITBP battalions
Cabinet approves strengthening cooperative movement in the country and deepening its reach up to the grassroots
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves strengthening cooperative movement in the country and deepening its reach up to the grassroots” published in PIB on 15th February 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved strengthening the cooperative movement in the country and deepening its reach up to the grassroots. … Continue reading Cabinet approves strengthening cooperative movement in the country and deepening its reach up to the grassroots
What are Mammatus clouds?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are Mammatus clouds?” published in UK Met Office on 15th February 2023 What is the News? NASA has released pictures of Mammatus clouds that appear like bubbles from the bottom hovering over Nebraska, a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. What are Mammatus… Continue reading What are Mammatus clouds?
Vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF): Fluorescent carbon nanomaterial-based immunosensor from natural sources can help early detection of cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “Fluorescent carbon nanomaterial-based immunosensor from natural sources can help early detection of cancer” published in PIB on 15th February 2023 What is the News? Scientists fabricated an immunosensor based on the fluorescence phenomenon of biogenic carbon quantum dots, a new class of carbon nanomaterial. This can help… Continue reading Vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF): Fluorescent carbon nanomaterial-based immunosensor from natural sources can help early detection of cancer
