Source: The post is based on the article “Changing Arctic: New insight on freeze-melt cycle of sea ice” published in Down To Earth on 8th December 2022 What is the News? According to a study, the surface and bottom of the Arctic sea ice often do not melt and freeze simultaneously. About Arctic Sea Ice… Continue reading Changing Arctic: New insight on freeze-melt cycle of sea ice
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Over 100 experts oppose ‘Nature Positive Fund’ in open letter to UNx before COP15
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 100 experts oppose ‘Nature Positive Fund’ in open letter to UNx before COP15” published in Down To Earth on 9th December 2022 What is the News? Over 100 experts want the United Nations, World Economic Forum, European Commission and WWF to reject the ‘Nature Positive Fund’… Continue reading Over 100 experts oppose ‘Nature Positive Fund’ in open letter to UNx before COP15
Field trials of GM mustard DMH-11 showed high yield, says Science Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Field trials of GM mustard DMH-11 showed high yield, says Science Minister” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 How has the government of India defended the approval of DMH-11?4 What is the opposition to GM Mustard approval? What is… Continue reading Field trials of GM mustard DMH-11 showed high yield, says Science Minister
Collegium system is the law until Centre brings new legislation, says SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Collegium system is the law until Centre brings new legislation, says SC” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that nobody is stopping the government from bringing a new law on judicial appointments but till then the… Continue reading Collegium system is the law until Centre brings new legislation, says SC
Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022: Government introduces Energy Conservation Bill in Rajya Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Government introduces Energy Conservation Bill in Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 What is the News? The Union Minister of Power has introduced the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022 in Rajya Sabha. The Bill proposes to amend the Electricity Conservation Act 2001 (last… Continue reading Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022: Government introduces Energy Conservation Bill in Rajya Sabha
After Gujarat results, AAP set for upgrade: What it takes to become a ‘national party’ in India
Source: The post is based on the article “After Gujarat results, AAP set for upgrade: What it takes to become a ‘national party’ in India” published in Indian Express on 9th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a National Party?3 What are the current National Parties?4 What are the criteria for recognition… Continue reading After Gujarat results, AAP set for upgrade: What it takes to become a ‘national party’ in India
Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022: Rajya Sabha clears Wildlife Bill, Minister promises to protect elephants
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajya Sabha clears Wildlife Bill, Minister promises to protect elephants” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 What is the News? Rajya Sabha has passed the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022. What is the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022? The Bill seeks to amend the Wildlife… Continue reading Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022: Rajya Sabha clears Wildlife Bill, Minister promises to protect elephants
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products(RoDTEP) Scheme gets extended to Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Articles of Iron & Steel
Source: The post is based on the article “Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products(RoDTEP) Scheme gets extended to Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Articles of Iron & Steel” published in PIB on 7th December 2022 What is the News? The Department of Commerce has decided to expand the scope of the Remission of Duties and… Continue reading Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products(RoDTEP) Scheme gets extended to Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Articles of Iron & Steel
What is OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot, why it has become a viral sensation
Source: The post is based on the article “What is OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot, why it has become a viral sensation” published in Indian Express on 7th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is ChatGPT?3 How does ChatGPT work?4 How can it be useful?5 What are ChatGPT’s limitations? What is the News? Artificial Intelligence(AI)… Continue reading What is OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot, why it has become a viral sensation
Union Minister says ISRO will develop “Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal ‘Geo-Ladakh’ for UT-Ladakh”
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says ISRO will develop “Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal ‘Geo-Ladakh’ for UT-Ladakh”” published in PIB on 7th December 2022 What is the News? The Government of the Union Territory of Ladakh has approached the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing(IIRS) for developing “Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal ‘Geo-Ladakh’… Continue reading Union Minister says ISRO will develop “Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal ‘Geo-Ladakh’ for UT-Ladakh”
