What is the news? In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court (SC) has commuted the death sentence of a man to life imprisonment. The man was convicted in the rape and murder of a seven-year-old. This judgement may become a significant precedent to the anti-death penalty cause. What are the key highlights of the SC’s… Continue reading Judges mustn’t be swayed in favour of death penalty: Supreme Court
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New study suggests increase in warming in high altitude Himalayas due to water vapour
What is the news? According to a recent study, Water Vapour radiation over the Himalayas has been mainly responsible for the rise in temperature in the High Altitude Himalayas region. Background Precipitable Water Vapour (PWV) is one of the most rapidly varying components in the atmosphere and is mainly accumulated in the lower troposphere. Due… Continue reading New study suggests increase in warming in high altitude Himalayas due to water vapour
Government of India sets policy for Electric Vehicle charging stations
What is the news? The Ministry of Power has issued the revised consolidated Guidelines & Standards for charging infrastructure for Electric Vehicles. What is the objective of these guidelines? To enable a faster adoption of electric vehicles in India by ensuring safe, reliable, accessible and affordable Charging Infrastructure and ecosystem. To promote energy security and… Continue reading Government of India sets policy for Electric Vehicle charging stations
Govt. issues new media accreditation guidelines
What is the news? The Central government has released the Central Media Accreditation Guidelines-2022. What is media accreditation? Media accreditation issued by PIB allows journalists access to government offices and official functions.It can be seen as a media pass that allows entry into government offices including Parliament and events which wouldn’t be possible without it.… Continue reading Govt. issues new media accreditation guidelines
What is SWIFT and why is Russia being threatened with exclusion from the service?
What is the news? As tensions are increasing between the US and Russia over the Ukraine issue, experts have said that the United States could as a last resort exclude Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT). What is SWIFT? SWIFT is a messaging network used by banks and financial institutions globally… Continue reading What is SWIFT and why is Russia being threatened with exclusion from the service?
Can battery swapping power EVs for the long term in a cost-effective way?
What is the news? In Budget 2022-23, , the Finance Minister has announced that the government would introduce a battery swapping policy and interoperability standards. What is battery swapping? Battery swapping or battery-as-a-service allows EV owners to replace the discharged batteries with charged ones at the swap stations. When the battery is discharged, the owner… Continue reading Can battery swapping power EVs for the long term in a cost-effective way?
Fairbank’s disease and acromegaly cases in India
What is the news? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has informed the Rajya Sabha that Fairbanks Disease and Acromegaly Disorder’s patients are getting treatment at various tertiary health facilities like Medical Colleges, Central Institutes like AIIMS at free or subsidized rates. What is Fairbank Disease? Fairbanks disease or multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) is… Continue reading Fairbank’s disease and acromegaly cases in India
Quad Ministers set to meet in Australia
What is the news? The External Affairs Minister will begin a visit to Australia to attend a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Quad (India, Australia, United States, Japan). What is Quad? Click Here to read about it What is the purpose of the Quad Foreign Ministers meeting? The meeting is expected to discuss… Continue reading Quad Ministers set to meet in Australia
Kaziranga National park is a net carbon emitter, climate change may make it worse
What is the news? A study conducted by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune and some universities has found it to be a net carbon emitter. How was the study conducted? Sensors and instruments were installed to monitor carbon dioxide levels, water vapour concentrations, wind speeds and directions. This was done under the MetFlux India… Continue reading Kaziranga National park is a net carbon emitter, climate change may make it worse
Suicides due to unemployment highest in Covid hit 2020
What is the news? A reply from Ministry of home affairs to a question in Rajya Sabha has revealed that Over 16,000 people committed suicide due to bankruptcy or indebtedness while 9,140 people ended their lives due to unemployment between 2018 and 2020. How has pandemic led to this problem? The highest number of… Continue reading Suicides due to unemployment highest in Covid hit 2020
