What is the News? India is set to conduct the first user trial of Agni-V Missile. What is Agni-V? Agni-V is a nuclear-capable InterContinental Ballistic Missile(ICBM). The missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). What are the key Features of Agni-V missiles? Expected Range: The… Continue reading Key trial of 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V in October
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Creative destruction’ dents inclusion, ups output: Das
What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) Governor has delivered his keynote address at the National Management Convention of the All India Management Association (AIMA). What are the key highlights of his address? On Covid-19 Impact The Covid-19 has impacted the poor relatively more than others. It has affected contact-intensive service sectors, which… Continue reading Creative destruction’ dents inclusion, ups output: Das
CSIR-CMERI Solar DC Cooking System- A Step Towards a Green & Pollution Free India
What is the News? Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (also known as CSIR-CMER) has developed a Solar DC Cooking System. What is the Solar DC Cooking System? Solar DC Cooking System is a Solar Energy based Cooking System that consists of a solar PV panel, charge controller, battery bank and cooking oven. Benefits of this… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI Solar DC Cooking System- A Step Towards a Green & Pollution Free India
India’s income divide narrows, wealth divide persists: Survey data
What is the News? National Sample Survey Organisation(NSSO) has released the All India Debt and Investment Survey (AIDIS) for 2018-19. The survey has provided data on the wealth inequality in India. What are the key highlights from the survey? Wealth Inequality In 2018-19, India’s top 10% households held 55.67% of the wealth in urban areas… Continue reading India’s income divide narrows, wealth divide persists: Survey data
WHO says air pollution kills 7 million a year, toughens guidelines
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released the Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs). What are Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs)? Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs) is an annual mean concentration guideline for particulate matter and other pollutants. The guidelines were last updated in 2005. Since then, there has been a marked increase of evidence that… Continue reading WHO says air pollution kills 7 million a year, toughens guidelines
National Single Window System for Investors and Businesses Launched
What is the News? The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has launched the National Single Window System (NSWS) for investors and businesses. What is the National Single Window System (NSWS)? National Single Window System is a one-stop digital platform that aims at allowing investors to apply for various pre-operations approvals required for commencing a… Continue reading National Single Window System for Investors and Businesses Launched
IISc researchers find a way to substitute for single-use plastics
What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru (IISc) have found a way to make a substitute for single-use plastic that can help mitigate the problem of accumulating plastic waste in the environment. What is the new material developed by IISc? Researchers have developed polymers using non-edible oil and cellulose extracted… Continue reading IISc researchers find a way to substitute for single-use plastics
Covid deaths: Centre okays ex-gratia, state funds to cover it
What is the News? The government of India has informed the Supreme Court that National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has recommended an ex-gratia amount of Rs 50,000 for loss of life due to Covid-19. Background The Supreme Court of India had directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to recommend guidelines for giving ex gratia… Continue reading Covid deaths: Centre okays ex-gratia, state funds to cover it
Industrial Safety in Petroleum and Explosives Sector gets a Big Boost
What is the News? Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has implemented several reforms to ensure Industrial Safety in critical premises such as petroleum installations, explosive manufacturing facilities, cylinder filling and storage premises among others. Which organization is responsible for Industrial Safety in the Petroleum… Continue reading Industrial Safety in Petroleum and Explosives Sector gets a Big Boost
Explained: Why Assam govt is burning 2,500 rhino horns in a special ceremony
What is the News? Assam will mark World Rhino Day — September 22 — with a special ceremony by burning a stockpile of nearly 2,500 horns of the one-horned rhinoceros. About Greater One-Horned Rhino Greater One-Horned Rhino (or “Indian rhino”) are identified by a single black horn about a grey-brown hide with skin folds, which… Continue reading Explained: Why Assam govt is burning 2,500 rhino horns in a special ceremony
