Source: The post is based on the article “India has achieved clean energy targets before deadline, says Union Minister” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2022 What is the News? At the Sydney Energy Forum, the Union Environment Minister announced that India has achieved clean energy targets nine years ahead of schedule. What is… Continue reading India has achieved clean energy targets before deadline, says Union Minister
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CAQM formulates comprehensive policy to abate the menace of air pollution in Delhi-NCR
Source: The post is based on the article “CAQM formulates comprehensive policy to abate the menace of air pollution in Delhi-NCR” published in PIB on 13th July 2022. What is the News? Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas(CAQM) has formulated a Comprehensive Policy to abate the menace of air pollution in… Continue reading CAQM formulates comprehensive policy to abate the menace of air pollution in Delhi-NCR
Assessing if a child should be tried as an adult for a serious crime is a ‘delicate task’: SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Assessing if a child should be tried as an adult for a serious crime is a ‘delicate task’: SC” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2022 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the task of deciding whether juveniles (between 16 and 18)… Continue reading Assessing if a child should be tried as an adult for a serious crime is a ‘delicate task’: SC
Explained: How gender equal is India as per the 2022 Global Gender Gap Index?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: How gender equal is India as per the 2022 Global Gender Gap Index?” published in Indian Express on 14th July 2022 What is the News? Global Gender Gap Index, 2022 has been released. What is the Global Gender Gap Index? Released by: World Economic Forum(WEF) Purpose:… Continue reading Explained: How gender equal is India as per the 2022 Global Gender Gap Index?
Explained: What India’s first HPV vaccine could mean for fight against cervical cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What India’s first HPV vaccine could mean for fight against cervical cancer” published in Indian Express on 13th July 2022 What is the News? The Serum Institute of India(SII)’s Vaccine “Cervavac” has received the Drugs Controller General of India’s(DGCI) approval for market authorisation. What is Cervavac?… Continue reading Explained: What India’s first HPV vaccine could mean for fight against cervical cancer
ICMR launches national registry to collect data, conduct research on multiple sclerosis
Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR launches national registry to collect data, conduct research on multiple sclerosis” published in Indian Express on 12th July 2022. What is the News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Monday launched a National registry of multiple sclerosis(MS) and the Indian Multiple Sclerosis and Allied Demyelinating… Continue reading ICMR launches national registry to collect data, conduct research on multiple sclerosis
Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2022. What is the News? India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has joined Interpol’s International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE) Initiative. What is the International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE)… Continue reading Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI
Perovskite solar cell: New co-dopants identified can create better performing and more stable solar cells
Source: The post is based on the article “New co-dopants identified can create better performing and more stable solar cells” published in PIB on 12th July 2022. What is the News? Scientists have identified co-dopants that can increase the photovoltaic performance of transparent metal oxides such as ZnO, In2O3 and SnO2 thereby creating the potential… Continue reading Perovskite solar cell: New co-dopants identified can create better performing and more stable solar cells
Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) to come into effect from 1st October,2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) to come into effect from 1st October, 2022” published in PIB on 12th July 2022. What is the News? The Directorate General of Foreign Trade(DGFT) has introduced the Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) by amending the import policy of major paper products from ‘Free’… Continue reading Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) to come into effect from 1st October,2022
Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild
Source: The post is based on the article “Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild” published in The Hindu on 10th July 2022. What is the News? Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has started an ambitious programme to release 20 Red Pandas in about five years to… Continue reading Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild
