Source– This post is based on the article “Tiny carbon ‘flowers’ turn light to heat at unrivalled efficiency, IIT team finds” published in “The Hindu” on 30 october 2023 Why in news ? Recently, researchers at IIT Bombay have created carbon nanoflorets capable of converting sunlight into heat with unmatched efficiency.This innovation holds the potential… Continue reading Carbon nanoflorets
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In FSSAI index, nearly all major states slip on food safety compared to 2019
Source: This post is based on the article “In FSSAI index, nearly all major states slip on food safety compared to 2019” published in “ Indian Express” on 1st November 2023. Why in the News? Recently Food safety and standards authority of India (FSSAI) published its fifth consecutive State Food Safety Index. This index is… Continue reading In FSSAI index, nearly all major states slip on food safety compared to 2019
Railways develops anti-freeze flushes and fuel tanks for journeys in J&K
Source: The post is based on the article “Railways develops anti-freeze flushes and fuel tanks for journeys in J&K” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways is constructing the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. But the project is facing challenges due to sub-zero temperatures in the Jammu and… Continue reading Railways develops anti-freeze flushes and fuel tanks for journeys in J&K
Study estimates count of UAVs required for the three Services
Source: The post is based on the article “Study estimates count of UAVs required for the three Services” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? Chief of Defence Staff, has initiated two studies on major military platforms used by the three Services in India. The studies focus on unmanned aerial… Continue reading Study estimates count of UAVs required for the three Services
Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline
Source: The post is based on the article “Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline” published in “BBC” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? Finland is investigating potential sabotage of the Baltic-connector gas pipeline. What is the Baltic-connector gas pipeline? Baltic-connector gas pipeline is a natural gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia.… Continue reading Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline
Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Science and Technology is considering a plan to increase the retirement age of scientists from 60 to 65. What is the… Continue reading Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65
1st P20 Summit hosted by India has been the most successful P20 Summit ever: Lok Sabha Speaker
Source: The post is based on the article “1st P20 Summit hosted by India has been the most successful P20 Summit ever: Lok Sabha Speaker” published in “PIB” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister inaugurated the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit(P20) in New Delhi. What is the P20 Summit? Parliament… Continue reading 1st P20 Summit hosted by India has been the most successful P20 Summit ever: Lok Sabha Speaker
World Health Summit 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “World Health Summit 2023” published in “PIB” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? India’s Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare attended the World Health Summit 2023. What is the World Health Summit? World Health Summit is the unique international strategic forum for global health… Continue reading World Health Summit 2023
World Organisation for Animal Health Approves Self Declaration of Freedom from Avian Influenza in Indian Poultry Compartments
Source: The post is based on the article “World Organisation for Animal Health Approves Self Declaration of Freedom from Avian Influenza in Indian Poultry Compartments” published in “PIB” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? World Organisation for Animal Health(WOAH) has approved India’s self-declaration of freedom from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza(HPAI) in specific poultry… Continue reading World Organisation for Animal Health Approves Self Declaration of Freedom from Avian Influenza in Indian Poultry Compartments
Women Reservation Bill-Explained Pointwise
Women Reservation Bill has been tabled in the Lok Sabha as Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023. Women Reservation Bill/Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023 seeks to reserve one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies. Key Provisions of Women Reservation Bill 2023/Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023 Reservation for women- The Bill reserves one-third… Continue reading Women Reservation Bill-Explained Pointwise
