What is the News? On the invitation of the Chairman, Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan(CEC-U), the Chief Election Commissioner of India visited Uzbekistan in order to observe the conduct of Presidential elections. Has the Election Commission of India earlier deployed observers in other countries? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has been deploying observers in… Continue reading Chief Election Commissioner of India visits Uzbekistan as an International Observer for Presidential Elections
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New non-toxic organic photocatalyst can efficiently capture CO2 and convert it into methane
What is the News? Indian Scientists have designed a cost-effective metal-free catalyst to convert carbon dioxide to methane by absorption of visible light. What is the process used by scientists to convert CO2 to Methane? Scientists used the photochemical process to convert atmospheric CO2 into methane. Note: A photochemical reaction is a chemical reaction initiated… Continue reading New non-toxic organic photocatalyst can efficiently capture CO2 and convert it into methane
Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’ dedicated to the Nation
What is the News? Director-General of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned the indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’ at a ceremony held in Goa. What is ICGS Sarthak? ICGS Sarthak is an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel(OPV) by the Goa Shipyard Limited. Note: Offshore patrol vessels(OPVs) are patrolling vehicles that are deployed by… Continue reading Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’ dedicated to the Nation
Unesco World Heritage forests: India’s Sundarbans among 5 sites with highest ‘blue carbon’ globally
What is the News? Researchers at UNESCO, the World Resources Institute and the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) have released a new assessment of greenhouse gas volumes emitted from and absorbed by forests in UNESCO World Heritage sites. What are the key findings of the report on UNESCO World Heritage Forests? The researchers have… Continue reading Unesco World Heritage forests: India’s Sundarbans among 5 sites with highest ‘blue carbon’ globally
EAC-PM: 3 new members inducted
What is the News? The Government of India has reconstituted the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) under the leadership of Dr Bibek Debroy for a period of two years after its term came to an end in September 2021. What is the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM)? EAC-PM is a… Continue reading EAC-PM: 3 new members inducted
MeitY to organise “AI Pe Charcha” on “AI for Date Driven Governance” theme
What is the News? National e Governance Division(NeGD) of the Ministry of Electronics and IT is organising AI Pe Charcha (AI Dialogue). What is AI Pe Charcha (AI Dialogue)? AI Pe Charcha is a series of panel discussions involving various global and domestic leaders from the Government and industry, researchers and academicians sharing their views… Continue reading MeitY to organise “AI Pe Charcha” on “AI for Date Driven Governance” theme
Prime Minister co-chairs the 18th India-ASEAN Summit
What is the News? The Prime Minister has participated in the 18th India-ASEAN Summit. About 18th India-ASEAN Summit The 18th ASEAN-India Summit was held via video conference. The Summit was chaired by the Sultan of Brunei, the current Chair of ASEAN. What are the key highlights of the summit? Firstly, the summit highlighted the milestone… Continue reading Prime Minister co-chairs the 18th India-ASEAN Summit
Explained: Agni (ICBM) vs China’s Hypersonic missile
What is the News? Recently, India has successfully test-fired Agni-V Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). Moreover, China has also recently tested a new hypersonic Glide missile. What is Agni V? Agni-V is a surface-to-surface nuclear-capable InterContinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). Click Here to Read more about Agni V What is a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle that China tested?… Continue reading Explained: Agni (ICBM) vs China’s Hypersonic missile
Two samples in Karnataka found infected with AY.4.2
What is the News? Two samples from Karnataka were retrospectively found to be infected with AY.4.2 Covid Variant. What is AY.4.2 Variant? AY.4.2 is a descendant of the Delta variant of COVID-19. The Delta variant also known as B.1.617.2 was first identified in India in October 2020. The AY.4.2 variant carries two characteristic mutations in… Continue reading Two samples in Karnataka found infected with AY.4.2
Centre wants to keep birth, death database
What is the News? The Centre has proposed amendments to a Registration of Births and Deaths Act (RBD),1969 that will enable it to “maintain the database of registered birth and deaths at the national level”. What are the amendments proposed by the Centre? Presently, the registration of births and deaths is done by the local… Continue reading Centre wants to keep birth, death database
