What is the News? The Union Commerce and Industry Minister has inaugurated a 250 mm seer water supply scheme in Kashmir. He also visited the Martand Sun Temple in Kashmir. About Seer Water Supply Scheme The scheme aims to benefit around 10000 people in Kashmir and will be completed under the ambit of Jal Jeevan… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates 250mm Seer Water supply scheme in Kashmir and visited Martand Sun Temple
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Explained: What is Allium negianum?
What is the News? A team of researchers has discovered a new species of the genus Allium named “Allium negianum” from the Uttarakhand Himalayan region of India. What is Allium? Allium is one of the largest genera in Amaryllidaceae, a family of herbaceous, mainly perennial and bulbous flowering plants. The genus has about 1,100 species… Continue reading Explained: What is Allium negianum?
India’s trade with China set to exceed $100 billion in 2021
Source: This post is based on the article “India’s trade with China set to exceed $100 billion in 2021” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2021. What is the News? According to the data from China’s General Administration of Customs(GAC), India’s trade with China is set to cross the $100 billion mark for the… Continue reading India’s trade with China set to exceed $100 billion in 2021
J&K Accession files: Disclosure of Bucher papers in ‘national interest’, observes CIC
Source: This post is based on the article “J&K Accession files: Disclosure of Bucher papers in ‘national interest’, observes CIC” published in India Today on 19th October 2021. What is the News? The Central Information Commission(CIC) has observed in an order that the disclosure of Bucher papers is in the National Interest. However, the commission… Continue reading J&K Accession files: Disclosure of Bucher papers in ‘national interest’, observes CIC
Arctic melt: will polar bears vanish by 2100?
What is the News? According to a study published in the journal Earth’s Future, if carbon emissions continue at current levels, then by 2100 Arctic sea ice may disappear during the summer, which could drive polar bears and other ice-dependent species to extinction. What is the importance of Arctic Ice? In winter, most of the… Continue reading Arctic melt: will polar bears vanish by 2100?
Development projects threaten Bengal florican habitat in Assam
What is the News? Bustard Specialist Group (BSG) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature has written to the Assam government on the urgent need to prevent land-use changes at Kokilabari Seed Farm in the state to protect Bengal floricans and other species. About Kokilabari Seed Farm Kokilabari Seed Farm is located in Assam.… Continue reading Development projects threaten Bengal florican habitat in Assam
IIT-Madras researchers design white light emitters for LED applications
What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have successfully developed a white light emitter for use in LEDs. What is LED (Light-Emitting Diodes)? A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits light when an electric current is passed through it. How do LEDs emit white light? Conventional… Continue reading IIT-Madras researchers design white light emitters for LED applications
International Energy Agency invites India to become full-time member: Hardeep Singh Puri
What is the News? The International Energy Agency (IEA) has invited India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, to become its full-time member. Currently, India is an associate member of IEA. What will happen if India accepts the proposal of IEA? If India accepts the proposal of IEA, then India needs to raise its strategic oil… Continue reading International Energy Agency invites India to become full-time member: Hardeep Singh Puri
Emissions climbing to pre-pandemic levels in G20 countries
Source: This post is based on the article “Emissions climbing to pre-pandemic levels in G20 countries” published in TOI on 14th October 2021. What is the News? The Climate Transparency Report 2021 has been released. What is the Climate Transparency Report? The Climate Transparency Report is the world’s most comprehensive annual review of G20 countries’… Continue reading Emissions climbing to pre-pandemic levels in G20 countries
Kushinagar connect to Sri Lanka
What is the News? The Prime Minister will be visiting Uttar Pradesh to inaugurate the Kushinagar international airport. What is the historical significance of Kushinagar? Kushinagar is an International Buddhist Pilgrimage Centre where Buddhists believe Gautama Buddha delivered his last sermon and attained ‘Mahaparinirvana’ or salvation. Kushinagar is also identified with Kushinara, capital of the… Continue reading Kushinagar connect to Sri Lanka
