Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister of State for Finance has informed Lok Sabha about the state of India’s Forex Reserves. State of India’s Forex Reserves: India’s forex reserves currently stand at $608.99 billion as on June 25, 2021. India has emerged as the fifth largest foreign exchange reserves holder in the world… Continue reading India emerges as 5th largest forex reserves holder in the world
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IIT Ropar develops first-of-its-kind Oxygen rationing device – AMLEX
Source: PIB What is the News? Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Ropar has developed a first-of-its-kind Oxygen Rationing Device called AMLEX. About AMLEX Device: AMLEX is an Oxygen Rationing Device that increases the life of medical oxygen cylinders threefold. The device can be easily connected between the oxygen supply line and the mask worn by the… Continue reading IIT Ropar develops first-of-its-kind Oxygen rationing device – AMLEX
Explained: What makes NASA’s new spacecraft NEA Scout special?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? NASA has announced that its new spacecraft named NEA Scout has completed all required tests and has been safely tucked inside the Space Launch System(SLS) rocket. NEA Scout is one of several payloads that will launch on Artemis I which is expected to be launched in November 2021.… Continue reading Explained: What makes NASA’s new spacecraft NEA Scout special?
Space Rice: China harvests first batch of rice that travelled around the moon
Source: Hindustan Times What is the News? China has harvested its first batch of ‘Space Rice’ at the space breeding research centre of the South China Agricultural University in Guangdong province. What is Space Rice? Space Rice is the rice harvested from seeds that went on a 23-day moon mission with China’s Chang’e-5 in November… Continue reading Space Rice: China harvests first batch of rice that travelled around the moon
Explained: In new policy, what owners can or can’t do with their vintage vehicles
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Government of India has released the Draft Vintage cars Policy. The policy aims to not only regulate vintage cars and two-wheelers with strict dos and don’ts but also preserve and promote the heritage of vintage vehicles. What are Vintage Vehicles? Currently, the Central Motor Vehicle Rules(CMVR), 1989… Continue reading Explained: In new policy, what owners can or can’t do with their vintage vehicles
Explained: What are zero-click attacks, and how do you get the better of them?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Pegasus spyware has evolved from its earlier spear-phishing methods using text links or messages to ‘zero-click’ attacks which do not require any action from the phone’s user. It is the worrying aspect of spyware. About Zero-click Attack: A Zero-Click attack helps spyware like Pegasus gain control over a… Continue reading Explained: What are zero-click attacks, and how do you get the better of them?
Explained: What is the Monkey B virus that caused the first human death in China?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? China has reported the first human infection case with Monkey B virus(BV) after a Beijing-based veterinarian was confirmed with the same a month after he dissected two dead monkeys in early March. About Monkey B virus(BV): Monkey B Virus(BV) is an alphaherpesvirus enzootic (endemic) found in macaque monkeys.… Continue reading Explained: What is the Monkey B virus that caused the first human death in China?
Government sets up Dairy Investment Accelerator to promote and facilitate investments in the Dairy sector
Source: PIB What is the News? The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying(DAHD) has set up a Dairy Investment Accelerator under its Investment Facilitation Cell. About Dairy Investment Accelerator: Dairy Investment Accelerator is a cross-functional team constituted to serve as the interface with investors. It shall provide support across the investment cycle by: Offering specific… Continue reading Government sets up Dairy Investment Accelerator to promote and facilitate investments in the Dairy sector
Government eases stocking norms for pulses importers, wholesalers
Source: TOI What is the News? Government of India has eased stock holding limits on pulses after traders protested by staying away from the buying-selling activities in mandis across the country. Background: The Department of Consumer Affairs had issued the Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits, and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order, 2021.… Continue reading Government eases stocking norms for pulses importers, wholesalers
Scientists develop novel 3D robotic motion phantom that can reproduce human lung motion
Source: PIB What is the News? A group of Indian scientists has developed a novel and cheap three-dimensional (3D) robotic motion phantom that can reproduce human lung motion. This will help to deliver focused radiation in cancer patients. What was the need for 3D robotic motion phantom? Breathing motion is a problem for delivering focused… Continue reading Scientists develop novel 3D robotic motion phantom that can reproduce human lung motion
