What is the news? Indian researchers have found that electrolysis is an effective method for the oxidative transformation of phenol to 1,4 hydroquinone. What is Phenol and its products used for? Phenols is an organic compound. The oxidative products of phenols like 1,4 hydroquinone, catechol or resorcinol play an important role in the synthesis of… Continue reading New method can efficiently transform phenol to a key ingredient for manufacturing food preservatives, pharmaceuticals & polymers
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NAL SE JAL SCHEME
What is the News? The Indian government has allocated Rs. 60,000 crore to the “Har Ghar Nal se Jal” Yojana for the financial year 2022-2023. This significant allocation highlights that providing potable water to households remains a top priority of the Government. What is Har Ghar Nal se Jal Scheme? It was launched in 2019… Continue reading NAL SE JAL SCHEME
Indian diplomats to boycott Beijing Winter Olympics
What is the news? India has announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics just ahead of the opening ceremony. What is the Beijing Winter Olympics? The 2022 Winter Olympics is an international winter multi-sport event scheduled to be held in Beijing, China. However, the event has been diplomatically boycotted by several countries such… Continue reading Indian diplomats to boycott Beijing Winter Olympics
UGC releases draft National Higher Educational Qualification Framework
What is the news? University Grants Commission(UGC) has released a Draft National Higher Educational Qualification Framework (NHEQF). What is the Draft National Higher Educational Qualification Framework (NHEQF)? It has been released as part of a set of reforms that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisages. This draft framework is not intended to promote a… Continue reading UGC releases draft National Higher Educational Qualification Framework
India ranks third globally in forest area gain: Survey
What is the news? The Economic Survey 2022 has provided data regarding forest area in India. What are the key highlights from the survey? India has increased its forest area in the past decade and ranks third globally in average annual net gain in forest area from 2010-2020. Forests covered 24% of India’s total geographical area,… Continue reading India ranks third globally in forest area gain: Survey
Government approves continuation of Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations with an outlay of Rs. 1575 crore
What is the news? The Union Government has approved continuation of Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs)? It is the flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The scheme is the main source… Continue reading Government approves continuation of Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations with an outlay of Rs. 1575 crore
Saffron Bowl Project
What is the news? North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) under Saffron Bowl project has identified few locations in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya for saffron cultivation. Saffron Cultivation in North East Saffron production has long been restricted to a limited geographical area in the Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Pampore region,… Continue reading Saffron Bowl Project
World Wetlands Day: Sanctuaries in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh listed as Ramsar sites
What is the News? On the occasion of World Wetlands Day, Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh have been included as Ramsar Site from India. With this, India now has 49 Ramsar sites which is the highest in South Asia. Moreover, the National Wetland Decadal Change Atlas was also… Continue reading World Wetlands Day: Sanctuaries in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh listed as Ramsar sites
FM moots ₹19,500-cr. push for solar manufacturing
What is the News? In Union Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has announced an “additional allocation” of ₹19,500 crore as a Production-linked incentive for manufacturing solar modules. Note: The Budget 2022 has referred to climate action as a sunrise sector and employment generator. This has sent an important signal to markets, financial institutions and the… Continue reading FM moots ₹19,500-cr. push for solar manufacturing
Push for promotion of drones through start-ups
What is the News? In the Union Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has announced several steps for the promotion of Drones. What are the steps announced by the Finance Minister for the promotion of Drones? Firstly, Startups will be promoted to facilitate ‘Drone Shakti’ through varied applications and for Drone-as-a-Service(DrAAS). Note: Drone Shakti is a… Continue reading Push for promotion of drones through start-ups
