What is the News? NITI Aayog organized the fifth edition of the Women Transforming India (WTI) Awards. What are Women Transforming India (WTI) Awards? Initiated by: NITI Aayog Aim: To highlight the commendable and ground-breaking endeavours of India’s women leaders and change-makers. Since 2018, the Awards have been hosted under the aegis of Women Entrepreneurship… Continue reading NITI Aayog Organizes Fifth Edition of Women Transforming India Awards
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Union Health Minister Launches BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre
What is the News? The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare has launched the BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre and Workshop on Vaccine Cooperation. What is BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre? Background: BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre was first proposed to be established as part of the 2018 Johannesburg Declaration. – In the New Delhi Declaration of… Continue reading Union Health Minister Launches BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre
Indigenously developed platinum-based electro-catalyst could pave way for low-cost, durable fuel cells
What is the News? Indian Scientists have indigenously developed platinum-based electrocatalysts for use in fuel cells through an efficient procedure. About National Hydrogen Mission Read here: National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM) What are Fuel Cells, and what is their drawback? Fuel cells are energy conversion devices that produce DC electricity from hydrogen with water as… Continue reading Indigenously developed platinum-based electro-catalyst could pave way for low-cost, durable fuel cells
Explained: What is ‘Finlandization’, discussed as a possible option for Ukraine?
What is the News? The French President has suggested Finlandization might be a realistic outcome for Ukraine if and when the Russia-Ukraine war ends. What is Finlandization? Finlandization refers to the policy of strict neutrality between Moscow (Russia) and the West that Finland followed during the decades of the Cold War. The principle of neutrality… Continue reading Explained: What is ‘Finlandization’, discussed as a possible option for Ukraine?
Biological diversity in areas Beyond National Jurisdiction(BBNJ) Treaty: 20 years of talks later, half the Earth’s surface area to have binding environment treaty
What is the News? The meeting of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC-4) was held in New York to conclude a draft of the instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas Beyond National Jurisdiction(BBNJ). Note: The IGC-4 is convened under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).… Continue reading Biological diversity in areas Beyond National Jurisdiction(BBNJ) Treaty: 20 years of talks later, half the Earth’s surface area to have binding environment treaty
Ministry of Culture implements financial assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas
What is the News? The Union Minister for Culture has informed Lok Sabha about the “Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas.” What is the Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Culture. Type: Central… Continue reading Ministry of Culture implements financial assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas
Prime Minister of India and Australia hold 2nd India Australia Virtual Summit
What is the News? Minister of India and held the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit. What are the key highlights from the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit? Return of Artefacts to India: Australia returned 29 ancient artefacts to India. The artefacts include 12th century Chola bronzes, 11th-12th century Jain sculptures from Rajasthan, 12th-13th century sandstone Goddess Mahisasuramardini… Continue reading Prime Minister of India and Australia hold 2nd India Australia Virtual Summit
Adaptive tracking
What is the News? Researchers have conducted an experimental study of Drosophila melanogaster or fruit fly to study adaptive tracking. What is Adaptive Tracking? Adaptive Tracking is defined as continuous adaptation in response to rapid environmental change. Adaptive tracking is known to be the critical mechanism by which living beings continue to thrive in a… Continue reading Adaptive tracking
ESA scratches ExoMars 2022 launch for this year after suspending cooperation with Russia Roscosmos
What is the News? The European Space Agency’s(ESA’s) ExoMars 2022 mission will not be launched in September 2022 as planned after the agency suspended all cooperation with Russia’s space program Roscosmos. What is the purpose of the ExoMars Mission? Aim: To check if there has ever been life on Mars and also understand the history… Continue reading ESA scratches ExoMars 2022 launch for this year after suspending cooperation with Russia Roscosmos
Entrance test for central universities: how, why
What is the News? University Grants Commission(UGC) has announced the introduction of the Central University Entrance Test(CUET) which is now mandatory for undergraduate admission at any of the 45 central universities in the country. Background Several governments have made attempts to replace multiple entrance tests with a single one to reduce the burden on higher… Continue reading Entrance test for central universities: how, why
