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Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre

Source: The post is based on the article “Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre”  published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Government is not in favour of declaring Lightning a natural disaster as deaths caused by it can be prevented by making people aware of safety steps.… Continue reading Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre

Low-cost perovskite solar cells with superior thermal and moisture stability developed indigenously by Indian scientists

Source: The post is based on the article “Low-cost perovskite solar cells with superior thermal and moisture stability developed indigenously by Indian scientists”  published in Department of Science and Technology’s website.  Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Perovskite?3 What are Perovskite Solar Cells(PSC)?4 What have the scientists developed? What is the News? Indian scientists… Continue reading Low-cost perovskite solar cells with superior thermal and moisture stability developed indigenously by Indian scientists

Government forms new panel to review all NSO data

Source: The post is based on the article “Government forms new panel to review all NSO data”  published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has replaced the Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES) with a Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS). Why has… Continue reading Government forms new panel to review all NSO data

How gaps in cloud system configuration could expose sensitive user data

Source: The post is based on the article “How gaps in cloud system configuration could expose sensitive user data”  published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is cloud storage?3 Why do companies use cloud storage?4 What are the benefits and risks associated with Cloud Storage?5 Who is liable… Continue reading How gaps in cloud system configuration could expose sensitive user data

SC Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving change

Source: The post is based on the article “SC Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving change” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court Collegium under the present Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has quietly and transparently streamlined the appointment process of judges to the constitutional courts. What… Continue reading SC Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving change

China event raises concern over India’s only ape

Source: The post is based on the article “China event raises concern over India’s only ape”  published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? Global Gibbon Network (GGN) held its first meeting in China to discuss conservation of Hoolock Gibbon. What is Hoolock Gibbon? Hoolock Gibbon is the only ape found… Continue reading China event raises concern over India’s only ape

India and Indonesia announce launch of the “India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue” (EFD Dialogue)

Source: The post is based on the article “India and Indonesia announce launch of the “India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue” (EFD Dialogue)”  published in PIB on 16th July 2023 What is the News? India and Indonesia have announced the launch of the “India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue”.  This platform was launched… Continue reading India and Indonesia announce launch of the “India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue” (EFD Dialogue)

Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis

Source: The post is based on the article “Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis”  published in The Hindu on 14th July 2023 What is the News? According to Western Ghats Spatial Decision Support System(WGSDSS), Western Ghats, which is among 36 global biodiversity hotspots, has seen a loss of 5% evergreen forest cover.… Continue reading Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis

How India and UAE are planning to promote use of local currencies for cross-border transactions

Source: The post is based on the article “How India and UAE are planning to promote use of local currencies for cross-border transactions” published in Indian Express on 15th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the mechanism being setup by India and UAE to promote use of local currencies for cross-border transactions?3… Continue reading How India and UAE are planning to promote use of local currencies for cross-border transactions

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