Source: The post is based on the article “An indigenous technology from IIT Madras can now produce new-generation super-abrasive tools” published in PIB on 3rd November 2022. What is the News? A team of scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has developed a new indigenous technology to produce new-generation super-abrasive tools. What… Continue reading An indigenous technology from IIT Madras can now produce new-generation super-abrasive tools
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NCST supports proposal to include Pahari community in ST list of Jammu and Kashmir
Source: The post is based on the article “NCST supports proposal to include Pahari community in ST list of Jammu and Kashmir” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2022. What is the News? The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes(NCST) has approved the inclusion of the ‘Pahari ethnic group’ in the Scheduled Tribes list of… Continue reading NCST supports proposal to include Pahari community in ST list of Jammu and Kashmir
Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index for States/UTs for the year 2020-21
Source: The post is based on the following articles: “Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index for States/UTs for the year 2020-21” published in PIB on 3rd November 2022. “PGI 2020-21 for school education: Punjab among top 7 states; outperforms Delhi once again” published in Indian Express on 4th November 2022. What is… Continue reading Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index for States/UTs for the year 2020-21
Captive mines may get to sell 50% output in open market
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
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
