Source– This post on India’s Bio-Bitumen Initiative has been created based on the article “On the way: Production of Bitumen using biomass” published in “Economic Times” on 20 June 2024. Why in the news? India is planning to initiate large-scale production of bio-bitumen derived from biomass or agricultural waste. About India’s Bio-Bitumen Initiative i) India… Continue reading India’s Bio-Bitumen Initiative
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Nalanda University
Source- This post on Nalanda University has been created based on the article “PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Nalanda University in Bihar today” published in “Hindustan Times” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new Nalanda University campus near the ancient university ruins in Rajgir. About… Continue reading Nalanda University
Pro-tem Speaker
Source– This post on Pro-tem Speaker has been created based on the article Who is the pro-tem Speaker of Lok Sabha and how is an MP chosen for the role? published in “The Indian Express” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? The 18th Lok Sabha will hold its first session from June 24… Continue reading Pro-tem Speaker
Juneteenth and its significance
Source– This post on Juneteenth and its significance has been created based on the article ” What is Juneteenth and what is its significance?” published in “The Indian Express” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Juneteenth has been observed on June 19, in the United States of America. About Juneteenth Juneteenth is a… Continue reading Juneteenth and its significance
Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations
Source– This post on Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations has been created based on the article “CDS releases blueprint for warfare in cyberspace” published in “The Hindu” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, CDS released the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting. About the Joint… Continue reading Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations
Spherical Superhydrophobic Activated Carbon Catalyst
Source-This post on Spherical Superhydrophobic Activated Carbon Catalyst has been created based on the article “Scientists from India, China, U.K. develop catalyst to produce cheaper biodiesel” published in “The Hindu” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? A team of scientists from Assam and Odisha in India, China, and the U.K. has developed a cost-effective,… Continue reading Spherical Superhydrophobic Activated Carbon Catalyst
SIPRI Report on Nuclear Warheads
Source-This post on SIPRI Report on Nuclear Warheads has been created based on the article “China has 500 nuclear warheads, says SIPRI” published in “The Hindu” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, SIPRI released a report on nuclear warheads. Findings of SIPRI Report on Nuclear Warheads China’s Nuclear Arsenal: China has 500 nuclear… Continue reading SIPRI Report on Nuclear Warheads
Filoboletus Manipularis Mushroom
Source-This post on Filoboletus Manipularis Mushroom has been created based on the article “Scientists discover rare species of bioluminescent mushrooms in Kasaragod, warn against their consumption” published in “The Indian Express” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, researchers have discovered a rare species of bioluminescent mushrooms, scientifically known as Filoboletus manipularis, in the… Continue reading Filoboletus Manipularis Mushroom
GREAT Scheme
Source-This post on GREAT Scheme has been created based on the article “Ministry of Textiles approved Startups in Technical Textiles to boost innovation: Textiles Secretary” published in “PIB” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Textiles announced the GREAT Scheme during the 7th meeting of the Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) of… Continue reading GREAT Scheme
Burp tax
Source– This post on Burp tax is based on the article “Why has New Zealand removed the ‘burp tax’ on livestock?” published in “Indian Express” on 17th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, New Zealand announced scrapping the ‘burp tax. About burp tax 1. About the Burp Tax: It was a tax introduced in 2022… Continue reading Burp tax
