Source: The post is based on the article “Biodegradable biopolymer nanocomposite that detects relative humidity can monitor packed food freshness” published in PIB on 2nd August 2022. What is the News? Scientists have developed a biodegradable, biopolymer nanocomposite that can detect relative humidity and can find applications as smart packaging materials, especially for the food… Continue reading Biodegradable biopolymer nanocomposite that detects relative humidity can monitor packed food freshness
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Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index: Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions
Source: The post is based on the article “Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index: Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions” published in Down To Earth on 28th July 2022. What is the News? The Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has released the Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index. What is the Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index? Developed by: India… Continue reading Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index: Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions
Flagging terror threat, India pledges support to Maldives
Source: The post is based on the article “Flagging terror threat, India pledges support to Maldives” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? Maldives President is on a visit to India. During his visit, both the countries reviewed bilateral ties and signed several agreements. What are the key highlights from… Continue reading Flagging terror threat, India pledges support to Maldives
Ministry of Culture organized “TirangaUtsav” to celebrate the contribution of Pingali Venkayya to the nation on the occasion of his 146th Birth Anniversary
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture organized “TirangaUtsav” to celebrate the contribution of Pingali Venkayya to the nation on the occasion of his 146th Birth Anniversary” published in PIB on 2nd August 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Culture organized “TirangaUtsav” to celebrate the contributions of Pingali Venkayya… Continue reading Ministry of Culture organized “TirangaUtsav” to celebrate the contribution of Pingali Venkayya to the nation on the occasion of his 146th Birth Anniversary
Centre launches several edu initiatives to mark 2 years of NEP 2020
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre launches several edu initiatives to mark 2 years of NEP 2020” published in Hindustan Times on 30th July 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has launched several initiatives on the second anniversary of the National Education Policy(NEP) 2020. What are the initiatives launched… Continue reading Centre launches several edu initiatives to mark 2 years of NEP 2020
Explained: As Chinese rocket debris plunges into ocean, the risks of space junk and its uncontrolled descent
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: As Chinese rocket debris plunges into the ocean, the risks of space junk and its uncontrolled descent” published in Indian Express on 31st July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an uncontrolled re-entry?3 Are there laws regulating space junk?4 Were there any settlements made… Continue reading Explained: As Chinese rocket debris plunges into ocean, the risks of space junk and its uncontrolled descent
Explained | What type of vaccine will work against monkeypox?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What type of vaccine will work against monkeypox?” published in The Hindu on 31st July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Monkeypox?3 Are there any vaccines against Monkeypox?4 How does JYNNEOS Vaccine work? What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has… Continue reading Explained | What type of vaccine will work against monkeypox?
New low-cost, polymer-based electrode can increase electrochemical performance of supercapacitors in wearable integrated devices
Source: The post is based on the article “New low-cost, polymer-based electrode can increase electrochemical performance of supercapacitors in wearable integrated devices” published in PIB on 1st August 2022. What is the News? A team of Indian scientists have developed a new low-cost, pristine, conducting polymer-based electrode/redox-active electrolyte combination that can give enhanced electrochemical performance… Continue reading New low-cost, polymer-based electrode can increase electrochemical performance of supercapacitors in wearable integrated devices
Manipur govt orders floating homestays off Loktak; Locals demand rollback
Source: The post is based on the article “Manipur govt orders floating homestays off Loktak; Locals demand rollback” published in Down To Earth on 29th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Loktak Lake?3 What is the issue?4 What is a Montreux Record? What is the News? Loktak Lake Authority of Manipur has… Continue reading Manipur govt orders floating homestays off Loktak; Locals demand rollback
CAG to release report on natural resource accounting in November 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “CAG to release report on natural resource accounting in November 2022” published in Business Standard on 16th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Natural Resource Accounting(NRA)?3 Origin of NRA Concept4 What are the initiatives taken globally for NRA?5 What are India Specific Initiatives for… Continue reading CAG to release report on natural resource accounting in November 2022
