Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion

Source: The post is based on the article “Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Committee to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 20302.1 Key Features of the Plan3 About… Continue reading Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion

UGC forms panel to work on textbooks in Indian languages

Source: The post is based on the article “UGC forms panel to work on textbooks in Indian languages” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 What is the News? The University Grants Commission has held a meeting with international publishers to discuss bringing out textbooks for undergraduate courses in Indian languages. About the panel… Continue reading UGC forms panel to work on textbooks in Indian languages

RBI Governor delivers Bimonthly Monetary Policy Statement

Source: The post is based on the article “RBI Governor delivers Bimonthly Monetary Policy Statement” published in PIB on 8th December 2022 What is the News? The Monetary Policy Committee(MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its latest review of the monetary policy.  What are the key highlights from the RBI Monetary… Continue reading RBI Governor delivers Bimonthly Monetary Policy Statement

First data taken by the 3.6-meter telescope detects unexpected kilonova emission from ‘a long-duration gamma-ray burst’

Source: The post is based on the article “First data taken by the 3.6-meter telescope detects unexpected kilonova emission from ‘a long-duration gamma-ray burst” published in PIB on 8th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Gamma Ray Burst(GRBs)?2.1 Types of GRBs3 What is Kilonova?4 What have the scientists found? What is the… Continue reading First data taken by the 3.6-meter telescope detects unexpected kilonova emission from ‘a long-duration gamma-ray burst’

Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor

Source: The post is based on the article “Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 What is the News? An 18-member herd of all female elephants from the forests of Gudiyattam and Pernambattu of Tamil Nadu are currently… Continue reading Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor

ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpaceTech Innovation Network

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpaceTech Innovation Network” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) and Social Alpha have signed an MoU to launch SpaceTech Innovation Network(SpIN). Note: Social Alpha is a multistage innovation curation… Continue reading ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpaceTech Innovation Network

India prioritises engaging Lusophone world to tap potential

Source: The post is based on the article “India prioritises engaging Lusophone world to tap potential” published in Indian Express on 6th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the Government of Goa is organizing the International Lusophone Festival… Continue reading India prioritises engaging Lusophone world to tap potential

Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide

Source: The post is based on the article “Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide” published in Hindustan Times on 7th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Digital Divide?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What are the recommendations given by the report to… Continue reading Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide

Semeru Volcano: Alert at highest level in Indonesia as volcano erupts

Source: The post is based on the article “Semeru Volcano: Alert at highest level in Indonesia as volcano erupts” published in Indian Express on 6th December 2022 What is the News? Semeru volcano has erupted in Indonesia’s Eastern Java Island. What is Mount Semeru? Mount Semeru is an active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia.… Continue reading Semeru Volcano: Alert at highest level in Indonesia as volcano erupts

What is St Edward’s Crown, to be worn by King Charles III on his coronation?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is St Edward’s Crown, to be worn by King Charles III on his coronation?” published in Indian Express on 7th December 2022 What is the News? Since King Charles III of England was made monarch in September, there has been anticipation over his coronation ceremony and… Continue reading What is St Edward’s Crown, to be worn by King Charles III on his coronation?

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