Source: The post is based on the article “G4 countries highlight ‘urgent need’ for reform in the U.N. Security Council” published in The Hindu on 24th September 2022. What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister met with his counterparts from Germany, Brazil and Japan under The Group of Four(G4) banner. What is the Group… Continue reading G4 countries highlight ‘urgent need’ for reform in the U.N. Security Council
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Community seed bank initiative traces & restores heritage rice varieties in Tamil Nadu
Source: The post is based on the article “Community seed bank initiative traces & restores heritage rice varieties in Tamil Nadu” published in PIB on 24th September 2022 What is the News? Around 20 heritage rice varieties of Tamil Nadu are being traced, collected, redeemed and restored through the Community seed bank Initiative. Background The… Continue reading Community seed bank initiative traces & restores heritage rice varieties in Tamil Nadu
Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible
Source: The post is based on the article “Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible” published in Down To Earth on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? According to a new study, a pre-existing moon named ‘Chrysalis’ likely left Saturn with its bright rings and extreme tilt. What are the… Continue reading Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible
Why CUET-UG ‘normalises’ marks, and how it differs from other scoring systems
Source: The post is based on the article “Why CUET-UG ‘normalises’ marks, and how it differs from other scoring systems” published in Indian Express on 23rd September 2022. What is the News? The National Testing Agency’s (NTA) decision to “normalise” Common University Entrance Exam(CUET) scores came in for criticism from a section of students who… Continue reading Why CUET-UG ‘normalises’ marks, and how it differs from other scoring systems
What banking system liquidity going into ‘deficit mode’ means
Source: The post is based on the article “What banking system liquidity going into ‘deficit mode’ means” published in Indian Express on 24th September 2022 What is the News? For the first time since May 2019, the Banking System Liquidity situation turned into a deficit mode. What is banking system liquidity? Liquidity in the banking… Continue reading What banking system liquidity going into ‘deficit mode’ means
Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for 2022-23
Source: The post is based on the article “Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for 2022-23” published in PIB on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? The government of India has launched a Scheme Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for 2022-23. What is Special Assistance to States for Capital… Continue reading Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for 2022-23
The tomistoma does not usually attack humans but that is happening now; here is why
Source: The post is based on the article “The tomistoma does not usually attack humans but that is happening now; here is why” published in Down To Earth on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? Increasing human intrusion into the habitat of Tomistoma (a crocodile species) may be causing it to attack people in… Continue reading The tomistoma does not usually attack humans but that is happening now; here is why
India announces the launch of the “Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries” developed by co-leads and active inputs from Brazil, Canada, EC and the UK
Source: The post is based on the article “India announces the launch of the “Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries” developed by co-leads and active inputs from Brazil, Canada, EC and the UK ” published in PIB on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? The Government of India has announced the launch of… Continue reading India announces the launch of the “Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries” developed by co-leads and active inputs from Brazil, Canada, EC and the UK
UNESCO inaugurates 2022 State of the Education Report for India: Artificial Intelligence in Education
Source: The post is based on the article “UNESCO inaugurates 2022 State of the Education Report for India: Artificial Intelligence in Education” published in TOI on 21st September 2022 What is the News? United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) launched its State of the Education Report for India: Artificial Intelligence in Education. The… Continue reading UNESCO inaugurates 2022 State of the Education Report for India: Artificial Intelligence in Education
Sugar-coated pouches in body fluids can help detect cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “Sugar-coated pouches in body fluids can help detect cancer” published in PIB on 22nd September 2022 What is the News? A team of scientists have recently developed a new molecular biosensor for easy detection of the cancer microenvironment. Cancer Cells Cancer cells secrete small pouches namely extracellular… Continue reading Sugar-coated pouches in body fluids can help detect cancer
