What is the News? A three-member panel set up by the Government of India to review the eligibility criteria of Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) has submitted its report. The panel has suggested that its recommendations be implemented only from the next admission cycle and not the ongoing one as any sudden change will cause major disruption… Continue reading Retain Rs 8 lakh EWS cap for admissions, recommends panel
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Half of global cropland expansion replaced natural vegetation and tree cover: Study
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the study3 What are the key findings of the study?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the news? According to a study, Cropland area across the world has increased by 9% between 2003-2019. About the study The study was conducted between the period 2003-2019. It defines… Continue reading Half of global cropland expansion replaced natural vegetation and tree cover: Study
Year-End- Review-2021 Ministry of Steel
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the steps and initiatives launched in the Steel Sector?3 Key Initiatives in Steel Sector4 PLI Scheme for Speciality Steel What is the news? The Ministry of Steel has launched several initiatives to develop a vibrant domestic steel industry. What are the steps and initiatives launched in the Steel… Continue reading Year-End- Review-2021 Ministry of Steel
Carbon-rich stars steal heavy elements from their low mass companions
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are Carbon Enhanced Metal-Poor (CEMP) Stars?3 What is the study conducted by Indian Scientists?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the news? A team of Indian scientists has achieved significant advancement in revealing the mystery behind the presence of a much higher fraction of elements heavier… Continue reading Carbon-rich stars steal heavy elements from their low mass companions
Two plant species discovered in Kerala
What is the news? Researchers have discovered two new plant species from the Western Ghats regions in Thiruvananthapuram and Wayanad districts of Kerala. These two plant species have been named as Fimbristylis sunilii and Neanotis prabhuii. What is Fimbristylis sunilii? It is a perennial plant of the Cyperaceae family. It stands 20-59 cm tall and… Continue reading Two plant species discovered in Kerala
India welcomes Egypt as member of New Development Bank of BRICS
What is the news? India has welcomed Egypt as the fourth new member of the New Development Bank (NDB). Note: In September 2021, NDB admitted Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Uruguay as its new members. What is the New Development Bank (NDB)? It is a multilateral development bank jointly founded by the BRICS countries… Continue reading India welcomes Egypt as member of New Development Bank of BRICS
Draft national air sports policy pushes for safety standards
What is the news? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released a draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP) for public feedback. What is the purpose of the Draft National Air Sports Policy(NASP)? – Aim: To make India one of the top air sports nations by 2030 by providing a safe, affordable, accessible, enjoyable and sustainable… Continue reading Draft national air sports policy pushes for safety standards
Making solar cells efficient, cheaper, recyclable: IIT-Guwahati finds a way
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current method to produce electricity through solar energy?3 What is an alternative to silicon-based inorganic solar cells?4 What have the researchers done to overcome this drawback of perovskite-based devices? What is the News? Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, have developed Hybrid Perovskite-based Devices… Continue reading Making solar cells efficient, cheaper, recyclable: IIT-Guwahati finds a way
What does NFHS-5 data tell us about state of women empowerment in India
What is the News? India aims to achieve United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goal-5, which focuses on women empowerment and gender equality, by 2030. To measure the progress of women’s rights in the country, National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 provides data regarding the position of women for 2019-21 on a few key indicators. Must read: NFHS-5… Continue reading What does NFHS-5 data tell us about state of women empowerment in India
Scientists develop high-performance transistor models and circuits useful for space and defense applications
What is the news? Indian researchers have developed a high performance industry-standard model for Aluminium gallium nitride (AlGaN/GaN) High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs). What is a High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs)? HEMT or High Electron Mobility Transistor is a type of field effect transistor (FET) which is used to produce high performance at microwave frequencies. … Continue reading Scientists develop high-performance transistor models and circuits useful for space and defense applications
