What is the News? Indian scientists have developed a self-disinfecting antiviral mask to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. What is the self disinfecting mask developed by Indian Scientists? The mask has been developed by Indian Scientists under the Nano Mission Project of the Department of Science and technology. The mask is coated with copper-based nanoparticles. Copper-based… Continue reading Scientists develop self-disinfecting, biodegradable face masks to combat COVID-19
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China Pakistan ink new CPEC agreement
What is the News? Pakistan has signed a new agreement with China to begin the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC). What is CPEC? CPEC is a bilateral project between Pakistan and China. It is part of OBOR (One Belt One Road) initiative of China. The corridor links Xinjiang with Gwadar, and also passes… Continue reading China Pakistan ink new CPEC agreement
Spooky but secure: A big leap for ISRO in quantum communications
What is the News? Scientists from the Space Applications Center and Physical Research Laboratory have used quantum entanglement to create a hack-proof communications system. How was the hackproof communication system achieved? Scientists used the real-time Quantum Key Distribution(QKD) to conduct hack-proof communications between two places separated by 300 meters. They created a channel to share… Continue reading Spooky but secure: A big leap for ISRO in quantum communications
Explained: Fast-tracking Vande Bharat
What is the News? In Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has announced that 400 Vande Bharat trains will be manufactured in the next three years. What are Vande Bharat Trains? Vande Bharat is a semi-high speed train. Currently, two Vande Bharat trains are currently in operation, Delhi-Varanasi and Delhi-Katra. They are self-propelled trains that do… Continue reading Explained: Fast-tracking Vande Bharat
Explained: What are Ramsar Sites, and what is the significance of this listing?
What is the News? On World Wetlands Day, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands designated Khijadia Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh as wetlands of international importance. What is Wetland? Ramsar Convention on Wetlands defines wetlands as “areas of marsh, fen, peat land or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or… Continue reading Explained: What are Ramsar Sites, and what is the significance of this listing?
Lok Adalats not courts, no precedent value of settlement decrees, says SC
What is the News? In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court has ruled that Lok Adalat are not courts and their settlement decrees cannot be cited as a precedent before a court of law. What was the issue? In 1984, Noida Authority had acquired the land by giving compensation for lower rate. All the landowners… Continue reading Lok Adalats not courts, no precedent value of settlement decrees, says SC
A border move that will only bolster China
News: Indian Army Chief, in a recent interview, said that out of the six friction points (in Ladakh), five have been solved. Why the statement is a cause of concern? Friction points which Army Chief talks about are Depsang, Galwan, Hot Springs, Gogra, North bank of Pangong Tso, Kailash Range, and Demchok. According to him,… Continue reading A border move that will only bolster China
Union Budget 2022-23: Why CSE disagrees with government’s proposal on coal gasification
What is the News? In the Union Budget 2022-23, the Union Finance Minister has announced four coal gasification-pilot projects will be set up. However, this announcement is contrary to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)’s assessment about the coal gasification process not being attractive from a climate change point of view. What is Coal Gasification?… Continue reading Union Budget 2022-23: Why CSE disagrees with government’s proposal on coal gasification
High Court stays Haryana’s 75% law for reservation to locals in private jobs
What is the News? Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the Haryana government’s law guaranteeing 75% reservation to locals in private sector jobs. What was the local reservation law passed by the Haryana Government? Haryana Assembly has passed The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020. The Bill provided for 75% reservation for… Continue reading High Court stays Haryana’s 75% law for reservation to locals in private jobs
ISRO conducts breakthrough demonstration of hack-proof quantum communication
What is the News? Scientists from Ahmedabad-based Space Applications Centre and Physical Research Laboratory have successfully demonstrated Quantum Entanglement. Must read: [Yojana January Summary] India as a Space Power – Explained, pointwise What is Quantum Communication? Quantum communication is one of the safest ways of connecting two places with high levels of code and quantum… Continue reading ISRO conducts breakthrough demonstration of hack-proof quantum communication
