What is the News? Scientists have found that air pollutants influence pollen concentration, and different types of pollen have a unique response to weather conditions. What is Pollen, and why it’s harmful? Pollen is a fine yellowish powder that is transported from plant to plant by the wind, by birds, by insects or by other… Continue reading Air pollutants & meteorological variables influence pollen concentration: study
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Belgaum Border Dispute: Explained: Latest flashpoint in Belagavi border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka
What is the News? The decades-old dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra over the Belagavi or as Maharashtra likes to call it the Belgaum district, is back in the headlines. Note: Currently, Belgaum or Belagavi is part of Karnataka but is claimed by Maharashtra. What is Belgaum Border Dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra? At the time… Continue reading Belgaum Border Dispute: Explained: Latest flashpoint in Belagavi border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka
Indian Army Establishes Quantum Laboratory at Mhow (MP)
What is the News? The Indian Army has established the Quantum Lab and a Centre for Artificial Intelligence(AI) at Military College of Telecommunication Engineering, Mhow(MP). About Quantum Lab The lab has been established by the Indian Army with the support of the National Security Council Secretariat(NSCS). Purpose: To conduct research and training in the Quantum… Continue reading Indian Army Establishes Quantum Laboratory at Mhow (MP)
‘Sankalp Smarak’ dedicated to the nation by CINCAN
What is the news? Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command(CINCAN) has inaugurated Sankalp Smarak at Andaman and Nicobar Islands. What is Sankalp Smarak? Sankalp Smarak is a monument dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. It is a tribute not only to the resolve of the soldiers of the Indian National Army and their innumerable sacrifices but… Continue reading ‘Sankalp Smarak’ dedicated to the nation by CINCAN
Positive Indigenisation list: More defence systems to be locally manufactured
What is the News? The Ministry of Defence has notified a third positive indigenisation list that will be substituted in the next three years. What is a Positive Indigenisation list? The positive indigenisation list essentially means that the Armed Forces—Army, Navy, and Air Force—will only procure the listed items from domestic manufacturers. The manufacturers could… Continue reading Positive Indigenisation list: More defence systems to be locally manufactured
Natural farming: ICAR to research on, demonstrate and promote natural farming
What is the News? Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) has issued a notification to all ICAR institutes and vice-chancellors of agriculture universities to take initiatives for the promotion of natural farming in India. Must Read: What is Natural Farming? What are the steps taken by ICAR to promote Natural Farming? ICAR will develop a… Continue reading Natural farming: ICAR to research on, demonstrate and promote natural farming
2021- A Year of Game Changing Reforms for Ministry of Textiles
What is the News? The Ministry of Textiles has launched several initiatives and has implemented various reforms in the Textile Sector. Textile Sector The textile and apparel industry contributed 2% to the overall GDP of India in 2019 and 11% to total manufacturing in GVA. The textile industry is the second-largest employment generator in the… Continue reading 2021- A Year of Game Changing Reforms for Ministry of Textiles
India has achieved its NDC target with total non-fossil based installed energy capacity of 157.32 GW which is 40.1% of the total installed electricity capacity
What is the News? The Ministry of Renewable Energy has taken several initiatives in the Renewable Energy Sector. India’s Renewable Energy Target at COP21 At COP 21, as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), India had committed to achieving 40% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil energy sources by 2030. The country has… Continue reading India has achieved its NDC target with total non-fossil based installed energy capacity of 157.32 GW which is 40.1% of the total installed electricity capacity
CESL achieves 50 lakhs LED bulb distribution milestone under flagship Gram Ujala
What is the News? Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has achieved a remarkable milestone of distributing 50 lakhs LED bulbs Gram Ujala programme. What is the Gram Ujala scheme? Gram Ujala was launched by the Government of India with the aim to raise awareness against climate… Continue reading CESL achieves 50 lakhs LED bulb distribution milestone under flagship Gram Ujala
India to chair Counter Terrorism Committee of UNSC in January 2022 after ten yrs
What is the News? India will chair the Counter-Terrorism Committee of UNSC in January 2022 after 10 years. What is the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the UNSC? The Counter-Terrorism Committee is a subsidiary body of the United Nations Security Council. The committee was established by Security Council resolution 1373 adopted unanimously on 28 September 2001 in… Continue reading India to chair Counter Terrorism Committee of UNSC in January 2022 after ten yrs
