Saline gargle RT-PCR test tech transferred to MSME Ministry

Contents1 What is the News?2 About Saline gargle RT-PCR Technique3 How does it work?4 Benefits of the Technique What is the News? The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute(NEERI) has transferred the indigenously-developed saline gargle RT-PCR technique to the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises(MSME). About Saline gargle RT-PCR Technique Saline gargle RT-PCR is a… Continue reading Saline gargle RT-PCR test tech transferred to MSME Ministry

India and US launch the Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD)

What is the News? India and the United States of America (USA) have jointly launched the “Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD)”. About Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD) CAFMD is one of the two tracks of the India-U.S. Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 partnership launched at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate… Continue reading India and US launch the Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD)

India–Africa Defence Dialogue to be held alongside every DefExpo

What is the News? India has announced that it will hold the India-Africa Defence Dialogue alongside DefExpos once every two years. First India-Africa Defence Dialogue The first-ever India Africa Defence Ministers Conclave (IADMC) was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in conjunction with DefExpo in 2020. It was co-organised by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry… Continue reading India–Africa Defence Dialogue to be held alongside every DefExpo

PM pays tribute to Subramania Bharati on his 100th Death Anniversary

Contents1 What is the News?2 About Subramania Bharati3 Bharati as a Journalist4 Bharthi as a social reformer What is the News? Prime Minister has paid homage to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his 100th Death Anniversary. About Subramania Bharati Subramania Bharati was a poet, freedom fighter and social reformer from Tamil Nadu. He was known as… Continue reading PM pays tribute to Subramania Bharati on his 100th Death Anniversary

PRANA portal for air pollution launched

What is the News? The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched ‘PRANA’ (prana.cpcb.gov.in) Portal. About PRANA Portal: Developed by: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in partnership with Knowledge Lens (a B2B product company) Full Form: PRANA stands for Portal for Regulation of Air-pollution in Non-Attainment cities. Purpose: It is a portal for… Continue reading PRANA portal for air pollution launched

LCA-Mk2 to roll out next year, first flight in 2023, says scientist

What is the News? The preliminary design for the Light Combat Aircraft(LCA)-Mk2 and the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) has been completed. About LCA-Mk2 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Mk2 is a single-engine multirole fighter aircraft designed by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Payload Capacity: It is a 1,350 mm longer… Continue reading LCA-Mk2 to roll out next year, first flight in 2023, says scientist

‘2+2’ Ministerial Dialogue between India & Australia

What is the News? The ‘2+2’ Ministerial Dialogue between India & Australia was held. What is ‘2+2 Dialogue’? ‘2+2 Dialogue’ is a term adopted in foreign diplomacy that implies a dialogue between two countries’ defence and external affairs ministries.  The goal of the 2+2 dialogue is to facilitate the highest-level dialogue on the bilateral, regional,… Continue reading ‘2+2’ Ministerial Dialogue between India & Australia

Battle of Saragarhi explained: When 21 men fought thousands

What is the News? September 12 marks the 124th anniversary of the Battle of Saragarhi that has inspired a host of armies, books and films, both at home and abroad. About Battle of Saragarhi The Battle of Saragarhi is considered as one of the finest last stands in the military history of the world.  The… Continue reading Battle of Saragarhi explained: When 21 men fought thousands

Indian Scientists Develop Noise Control Panels Inspired by Beehives

What is the News? An Indian researcher has fabricated paper honeycomb and stronger polymer honeycomb structure as sound-absorbing panels that dissipate acoustic energy to low-frequency ranges. Significance of this research: Many traditional materials have been found to be good at controlling higher frequencies, but not at lower frequency ranges. However, natural beehives have been found… Continue reading Indian Scientists Develop Noise Control Panels Inspired by Beehives

The world’s coral reefs have suffered terribly in 30 years, but are resilient: Study

What is the News? Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network along with the Australian government has released a report titled “Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2020”. Purpose of the Report: To highlight the main trends and recommendations to inform decision-making and strengthen ambition for the protection of coral reef ecosystems. Key Highlights from the… Continue reading The world’s coral reefs have suffered terribly in 30 years, but are resilient: Study

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