What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has developed an Indian Standard, IS 17693: 2022 for a ‘non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay’ named “Mitticool refrigerator”. What is the Mitticool refrigerator? Mitticool Refrigerator is a non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay. Developed by: Shri Mansukh Bhai Prajapati from Gujarat Technology: The refrigerator operates… Continue reading Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) develops an Indian Standard for ‘Non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay’
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Explained: Why is the discovery of microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow troubling?
What is the News? For the first time, Microplastics have been found in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica. What are Microplastics? Microplastics are tiny plastic debris that is smaller than 5 mm in length, and tinier than even a grain of rice. There are two types of microplastics: Primary microplastics: These are tiny particles that… Continue reading Explained: Why is the discovery of microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow troubling?
A closer look at the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2022
What is the News? Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has released the Digital News Report, 2022. What are the key findings of the Digital News Report? Firstly, people are trusting news content less and less. Secondly, consumption of traditional news media declined in nearly all the countries surveyed. Thirdly, the proportion of news… Continue reading A closer look at the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2022
India jumps 6 places to 37th rank on IMD’s World Competitiveness Index
What is the News? The World Competitiveness Index 2022 has been released. What is the World Competitiveness Index? Released by: Institute for Management Development (IMD) since 1989. Purpose: To rank 63 economies and assess the extent to which a country promotes the prosperity of its people by measuring economic well-being via hard data and survey… Continue reading India jumps 6 places to 37th rank on IMD’s World Competitiveness Index
Lumpy skin disease epidemic in Saurashtra; 39 animals dead: Govt
What is the News? Around 1,229 cattle across five districts of Gujarat have been infected with Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). What is Lumpy Skin Disease(LSD)? Lumpy skin disease(LSD) is an infectious disease in cattle caused by a virus of the family Poxviridae also known as Neethling virus. First Case: Lumpy skin disease was first seen… Continue reading Lumpy skin disease epidemic in Saurashtra; 39 animals dead: Govt
‘Majority of migrants moved within same state in 2020-21’: PLFS
What is the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the ‘Migration in India 2020-21’. What is Migration in India 2020-21 Report? Purpose: The report is based on the first-time collection of additional data during the annual round of the Periodic Labour Force Survey for July 2020-June 2021. The report separates… Continue reading ‘Majority of migrants moved within same state in 2020-21’: PLFS
Short Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-II successfully tested
What is the News? India successfully conducted the night trial of surface-to-surface nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missile Prithvi-II. What is the Prithvi-II Missile? Prithvi II is a Surface-to-Surface short-range ballistic missile(SRBM) Developed by: DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program(IGMDP) Range: 350km Warhead Capacity: It is capable of carrying 500 kg to 1,000 kg of… Continue reading Short Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-II successfully tested
Newly developed ultrathin heteroprotein film: better alternative to isolated protein films
What is the News? Scientists have developed ultra-thin heteroprotein films that can revolutionize the food packaging and biomedical industries. What is a Thin Film? A Thin Film is a layer of material ranging from fractions of a nanometre(monolayer) to several micrometres in thickness. Thin film deposition is the process of creating and depositing thin film… Continue reading Newly developed ultrathin heteroprotein film: better alternative to isolated protein films
Steel Minister Inaugurates First Six – lane Highway Road made of Steel Slag at Surat, Gujarat
What is the News? The Union Minister of Steel has inaugurated the first six-lane highway road made by using Steel Slag at Surat, Gujrat. What is Steel Slag Road? Steel Slag Road is a road built with steel slag – a waste material from steel industries. Significance: The road constructed by 100% use of steel… Continue reading Steel Minister Inaugurates First Six – lane Highway Road made of Steel Slag at Surat, Gujarat
Cabinet approves Auction of IMT/5G Spectrum
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal of the Department of Telecommunications to conduct a spectrum auction through which spectrum will be assigned to the successful bidders for providing 5G services to the public and enterprises. What is a Spectrum Auction? Click Here to read about it What Spectrum bands will… Continue reading Cabinet approves Auction of IMT/5G Spectrum
