Source: The post is based on the article “Captive mines may get to sell 50% output in open market” published in Livemint on 4th November 2022. What is the News? The government is planning to soon allow captive mines producing major minerals to sell half their output in the open market. What are Captive mines?… Continue reading Captive mines may get to sell 50% output in open market
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Panamaram heronry set to get a new lease of life
Source: The post is based on the article “Panamaram heronry set to get a new lease of life” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2022. What is the News? Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) and the Panamaram grama panchayat have joined hands to plant bamboo and vetiver saplings to stop the sandbank erosion around… Continue reading Panamaram heronry set to get a new lease of life
Adaptation target not keeping pace with growing risks: UNEP Report
Source: The post is based on the article “Adaptation target not keeping pace with growing risks: UNEP Report” published in Business Standard on 4th November 2022. What is the News? The United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) has released the Adaptation Gap Report 2022 titled “Too Little, Too Slow: Climate adaptation failure puts world at risk”. Note:… Continue reading Adaptation target not keeping pace with growing risks: UNEP Report
Cor-AuNPs: A gold-mushroom combo to ease drug delivery
Source: The post is based on the article “A gold-mushroom combo to ease drug delivery” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2022. What is the News? Medicines may soon have traces of Cordy gold nanoparticles(Cor-AuNPs) for greater efficacy. What are Cordy gold nanoparticles(Cor-AuNPs)? Cordy gold nanoparticles(Cor-AuNPs) are derived from the synthesis of the extracts… Continue reading Cor-AuNPs: A gold-mushroom combo to ease drug delivery
Ministry of Education released a detailed Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2021-22
Source: The post is based on the following articles: a. “Ministry of Education released a detailed Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2021-22” published in PIB on 3rd November 2022. b. “Decline in pre-primary enrolments continued in 2021-22, says government report” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2022. What is… Continue reading Ministry of Education released a detailed Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2021-22
President inaugurates 7th India Water Week
Source: The post is based on the article “President inaugurates 7th India Water Week” published in AIR on 1st November 2022. What is the News? The President of India inaugurated the 7th edition of India Water Week(IWW) at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. What is India Water Week(IWW) 2022? Organized by:… Continue reading President inaugurates 7th India Water Week
Russia says it resumes participation in Ukraine grain deal
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia says it resumes participation in Ukraine grain deal” published in Indian Express on 2nd November 2022. What is the News? Russia has said that it would resume its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative. What is the Black Sea Grain Initiative? Click Here to read… Continue reading Russia says it resumes participation in Ukraine grain deal
12th century inscription in Sanskrit found on Mahalaxmi temple wall in kolhapur
Source: The post is based on the article “12th century inscription in Sanskrit found on Mahalaxmi temple wall in kolhapur” published in TOI on 2nd November 2022. What is the News? A 12th-century inscription in Sanskrit carved on the stone wall of the Mahalaxmi temple here has shed more light on the rich heritage of… Continue reading 12th century inscription in Sanskrit found on Mahalaxmi temple wall in kolhapur
Explained | The new hybrid variant of mustard
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The new hybrid variant of mustard” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2022. What is the News? The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee(GEAC) has approved the environmental release of Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 (DMH-11), a genetically-engineered variant of mustard. What is DMH-11? DMH-11 is a hybrid… Continue reading Explained | The new hybrid variant of mustard
5 Moral Dilemmas That Self-Driving Cars Face Today
Source: The post is based on the article “5 Moral Dilemmas That Self-Driving Cars Face Today” published in Forbes on 3rd November 2022. What is the News? Autonomous vehicle manufacturer Tesla faces their biggest challenge since the launch of Autopilot in 2015 as a series of lawsuits and a criminal case over fatal Tesla accidents… Continue reading 5 Moral Dilemmas That Self-Driving Cars Face Today
