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India to host the first Internet Governance Forum in the country

Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has announced the launch of The India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) -2021.  About India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) -2021:  India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) is an Indian chapter of the United Nations-based forum Internet Governance Forum. Purpose: IIGF was launched as a policy discussion platform… Continue reading India to host the first Internet Governance Forum in the country

Why the Atlantic Ocean current system is slowing down, and its implications

Source: Indian Express What is the News? According to a study, Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is losing its stability and is very likely that AMOC will decline over the 21st century. What is Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation(AMOC)? Source: Wikipedia AMOC is a large system of ocean currents. It is the Atlantic branch of the… Continue reading Why the Atlantic Ocean current system is slowing down, and its implications

Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt at Brunei to enhance Bilateral Ties

Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 What will the Ships do in Brunei?3 Exercise Malabar-21:4 Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt: What is the News? As part of Act East Policy, Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt have arrived at Brunei as part of their deployment to South East Asia. What will the Ships… Continue reading Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt at Brunei to enhance Bilateral Ties

Scientists develop carbon-based non-toxic and reusable wrapper to increase shelf-life of fruits

Source: PIB What is the News? Indian Scientists have developed a composite paper made of carbon (graphene oxide) loaded with preservatives that can be used as wrappers to help extend shelf life of fruits.  What is the present system? Fruits are highly perishable and about 50% of the produce gets wasted, causing huge losses.  Conventional… Continue reading Scientists develop carbon-based non-toxic and reusable wrapper to increase shelf-life of fruits

PM releases ninth installment of PM-Kisan and pitches for edible oil self-reliance

Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has released the ninth installment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi(PM-KISAN) scheme. Moreover, the PM has also announced a new initiative named ‘National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm(NMEO-OP)’. Click here to read about PM-KISAN scheme About National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm(NMEO-OP): Aim: The… Continue reading PM releases ninth installment of PM-Kisan and pitches for edible oil self-reliance

I-T Dept issues three email IDs for registering grievances

Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About Faceless e-Assessment Scheme.3 Key Features of Faceless e-Assessment Scheme4 Cases relating to: What is the News? ​​The Income Tax (I-T) Department has notified three official email IDs to register grievances, under the Faceless e-Assessment Scheme. About Faceless e-Assessment Scheme. The Income Tax Department in 2019 has… Continue reading I-T Dept issues three email IDs for registering grievances

Cyclone-ravaged Sunderbans is now drowning in plastic

Source: The Hindu Contents1 Synopsis2 Background:3 What are the concerns raised by the NGOs?4 Steps to be taken: Synopsis The unregulated inflow of relief materials in the Sunderbans region has resulted in a new crisis in the cyclone battered region: Plastic Waste. Background: Sunderbans has been battered by many cyclones over the years, with Cyclone… Continue reading Cyclone-ravaged Sunderbans is now drowning in plastic

ITBP inducts first women officers on combat service

Source: The Hindu What is the News? Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force which guards the Line of Actual Control (LAC) along the India-China border has commissioned its first two women officers in combat after they completed their training here. Women in ITBP: The ITBP started recruiting women combat officers in its cadre from 2016 through… Continue reading ITBP inducts first women officers on combat service

India to call bids for battery storage system in Ladakh

Source: Livemint What is the News? India will be calling for bids for the largest global tender for a 13 gigawatt-hours (GWh) grid-scale battery storage system in Ladakh Region. What are Battery Storage Systems? Battery storage systems are devices that enable energy from renewables like solar and wind to be stored and then released when… Continue reading India to call bids for battery storage system in Ladakh

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