Source: The post is based on the article “Jammu to pioneer India’s first Cannabis Medicine Project” published in PIB on 23rd July 2023. What is the News? India’s first Cannabis Medicine Project is going to be set up in Jammu. What is a Cannabis Research Project? Initiative of: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute… Continue reading Jammu to pioneer India’s first Cannabis Medicine Project
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Measures to Reduce Methane Emissions
Source: The post is based on the article “Measures to Reduce Methane Emissions” published in PIB on 24th July 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the measures the government is taking to reduce methane emissions. What is the data on… Continue reading Measures to Reduce Methane Emissions
Thirty Critical Minerals List Released
Source: The post is based on the article “Thirty Critical Minerals List Released” published in PIB on 24th July 2023. What is the News? The Government of India has released a list of 30 critical minerals for India. What are Critical Minerals? These are minerals that are essential for economic development and national security, and… Continue reading Thirty Critical Minerals List Released
What does India’s first gig workers’ rights Bill stipulate?
Source: The post is based on the article “What does India’s first gig workers’ rights Bill stipulate?” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? The Rajasthan government has passed the Rajasthan Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill, 2023. It is the first legislation of its kind in India… Continue reading What does India’s first gig workers’ rights Bill stipulate?
ICMR argues for controlled human infection studies
Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR argues for controlled human infection studies” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) Bioethics Unit has released a statement arguing for introducing controlled human infection studies (CHIS) in India. What are Controlled human infection studies… Continue reading ICMR argues for controlled human infection studies
ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s new imaging satellite
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s new imaging satellite” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be launching the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C56) mission. What is the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C56) mission? PSLV-C56 will… Continue reading ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s new imaging satellite
FCI stops rice supply for ethanol production amid concerns over crop
Source: The post is based on the article “FCI stops rice supply for ethanol production amid concerns over crop” published in Business Standard on 25th July 2023. What is the News? Food Corporation of India (FCI) has stopped the supply of rice from its depots for ethanol production. Why has the FCI stopped the supply… Continue reading FCI stops rice supply for ethanol production amid concerns over crop
OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?
Source: The post is based on the article “OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?” published in Indian Express on 23rd July 2023. What is the News? The Gujarat government’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with One… Continue reading OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?
Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? The Union government has launched the Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign. What is the Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign? The Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign is envisaged as… Continue reading Govt. launches Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign
What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?” published in Indian Express on 24th July 2023. What is the News? Since April 2023, ocean temperatures have remained at record-high levels giving rise to Marine Heat Waves (MHWs) around the globe.… Continue reading What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?
