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Energy Efficiency Report 2020
Source: Click here News: International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the annual Energy Efficiency Report 2020. Facts: Key Takeaways: The slow pace of global progress on energy efficiency is set to slow further in 2020 as a result of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Global primary energy intensity – a key indicator of how efficiently the… Continue reading Energy Efficiency Report 2020
Chinese photonic quantum computer demonstrates quantum supremacy
Source: Click here News: China has claimed Quantum Supremacy With Computer 10 Billion Times Faster Than Google’s Prototype. Facts: Quantum Supremacy: It is a term proposed in 2012 by John Preskill, professor of theoretical physics at the California Institute of Technology. It describes the point where quantum computers can do things that classical computers cannot. Difference between Quantum… Continue reading Chinese photonic quantum computer demonstrates quantum supremacy
Singapore clears Lab-grown meat
Source: Click here News: Singapore Food Agency(SFA) has approved the sale of a lab-grown meat product.This is the first time cultured meat has been cleared for sale anywhere in the world. Facts: What is Lab Grown Meat? Lab Grown Meat or Cultured meat is meat produced by in vitro cell culture of animal cells instead of from slaughtered… Continue reading Singapore clears Lab-grown meat
2nd Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) 2020 Conference
Source: Click here News: Minister of Science and Technology has virtually inaugurated the 2nd TCGA (The Cancer Genome Atlas) 2020 Conference. Facts: About the conference: The Conference brings together scientists and clinicians from across the globe to build Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA). Indian Cancer Genome Atlas(ICGA): It has been initiated by a consortium of key stakeholders in… Continue reading 2nd Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) 2020 Conference
Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 7th December 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 1 Hampi stone chariot now gets protective ring The Hindu Page – 8 Syllabus Topic – Architecture from ancient to modern times GS Paper 2 Clear the smoke | The Indian Express: Regarding decriminalization of Marijuana Indian Express… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 7th December 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: December 6, 2020
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Indian economy witnessing V-shaped recovery: Finance Ministry report
Source: Click here Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review report has stated that the Indian Economy is witnessing a V-shaped recovery as the decline in the GDP has narrowed to 7.5% in the second quarter of 2020-21 from 23.9% in April-June quarter. Facts: V-shaped recovery: It is characterized by a quick and sustained recovery in measures… Continue reading Indian economy witnessing V-shaped recovery: Finance Ministry report
Australian telescope maps three million galaxies in just 300 hours
Source: Click here News: The Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) has mapped about 3 million galaxies in just 300 hours. Facts: Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder(ASKAP): It is a radio telescope array located at Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory (MRO) in Australia. Purpose: The telescope is designed to map the structure and evolution of the Universe which it does… Continue reading Australian telescope maps three million galaxies in just 300 hours
China turns on ‘artificial sun’
Source: Click here News: China has successfully powered up its artificial sun nuclear fusion reactor named “HL-2M Tokamak reactor”. Facts: HL-2M Tokamak reactor: It is China’s largest and most advanced nuclear fusion experimental research device that can potentially unlock a powerful clean energy source. It uses a powerful magnetic field to fuse hot plasma and can reach… Continue reading China turns on ‘artificial sun’
