What is the News? Scientists have used machine learning to develop a design map of alloys at the nanoscale which can help predict the match of pairs of metals that can form bimetallic nanoalloys. What are Nanoalloys? Nano alloys are those in which one metal forms the core and another stays on the surface like… Continue reading Machine learning helps predict new materials for nano alloys, semiconductors & rare earths
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The story behind the GDP-GVA Gap
What is the News? According to the data released by the government, the two measures of India’s economy— ‘gross value added’ and ‘gross domestic product’—have grown at widely different paces. What is the difference between GVA & GDP? GDP calculates national income by adding up all expenditures in the economy. On the other hand, GVA… Continue reading The story behind the GDP-GVA Gap
ICCR’s Gen Next Democracy Network programme concludes
What is the News? Ten day’s Gen Next Democracy Network programme of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) has concluded. What is Gen Next Democracy Network programme? Launched by: Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR). Under the programme, youth from democratic countries come to India to get acquainted with India’s heritage, culture and functioning of Indian democracy.… Continue reading ICCR’s Gen Next Democracy Network programme concludes
Explained: What is liquid nano urea, produced by IFFCO, which can potentially revolutionize the use of nitrogen fertilizers in India?
What is the News? The Prime Minister has officially inaugurated the country’s first liquid nano urea plant at Kalol, Gujarat. What is Liquid Nano Urea? It is essentially urea in the form of a nanoparticle. Urea is chemical nitrogen fertilizer, white in colour which artificially provides nitrogen, a major nutrient required by plants. Purpose: It… Continue reading Explained: What is liquid nano urea, produced by IFFCO, which can potentially revolutionize the use of nitrogen fertilizers in India?
Explained: What is a unicorn, and what does it take to become one?
What is the News? The Prime Minister has praised India’s startup ecosystem as he highlighted that the country has reached a landmark figure of 100 unicorns with a valuation of more than $300 billion. What is a Unicorn? Unicorns are privately held, venture-capital-backed startups that have reached a value of $1 billion. The valuation of… Continue reading Explained: What is a unicorn, and what does it take to become one?
Thiruvananthapuram Declaration seeks passage of reservation Bill
What is the News? The first National Women Legislators Conference concluded with the adoption of Thiruvananthapuram Declaration. What is the First National Women Legislators Conference? The First National Women Legislators’ Conference-2022 was held in Thiruvananthapuram. The Conference was hosted by the Kerala Legislative Assembly as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. What are the key… Continue reading Thiruvananthapuram Declaration seeks passage of reservation Bill
PM releases benefits under PM CARES for Children Scheme
What is the News? The Prime Minister has released benefits under the PM CARES for Children Scheme. What is the PM CARES for Children Scheme? The PM CARES for Children Scheme was launched by the Prime Minister in May 2021 for the Children. Aim: To support children who have lost both their parents or legal… Continue reading PM releases benefits under PM CARES for Children Scheme
Most pollution-related workplace deaths in countries with highest GDP: Lancet report
What is the News? According to a report by Lancet, most of the pollution-related workplace deaths occur in countries with the highest GDP. What does the Lancet report say on pollution-related workplace deaths? Relation between Workplace and pollution related deaths Most of the 10 countries with the highest gross domestic product(GDP) recorded the highest number… Continue reading Most pollution-related workplace deaths in countries with highest GDP: Lancet report
PARAM ANANTA Supercomputer commissioned at IIT, Gandhinagar
What is the News? PARAM ANANTA, a state-of-the art Supercomputer has been commissioned at IIT Gandhinagar. What is PARAM ANANTA? PARAM ANANTA is a supercomputer capable of offering peak performance of 838 teraflops. Established under: Phase 2 of the National Supercomputing Mission(NSM). The technology used: It is based on Direct Contact Liquid Cooling technology to… Continue reading PARAM ANANTA Supercomputer commissioned at IIT, Gandhinagar
DRI seizes Red Sanders worth Rs. 11.70 crore under “Operation Rakth Chandan”
What is the News? Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) has recovered Red Sanders worth Rs 11.70 crore under “Operation Rakth Chandan”. What is Operation Rakth Chandan? Launched by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) Under this operation, DRI has recovered Red sanders weighing 14.63 MT estimated to cost Rs 11.70 crore in the international market. What is Red… Continue reading DRI seizes Red Sanders worth Rs. 11.70 crore under “Operation Rakth Chandan”
