What is the News? China has said that all crypto currency transactions in China, including transactions using Bitcoin, will be deemed illegal. China and Cryptocurrency China has been one of the world’s largest crypto-currency markets.This is despite the fact that trading in crypto-currency has officially been banned in China since 2019. However, the recent announcement… Continue reading China says all crypto-related transactions are illegal
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Electronic polymer based low-cost sensor developed to detect explosives rapidly
What is the news? For the first time, Indian scientists have developed a thermally stable and cost-effective electronic polymer-based sensor for rapidly detecting nitro-aromatic chemicals (NACs) used in high-energy explosives. About the findings Poly-nitroaromatic compounds in explosives generally require sophisticated instrumental techniques to detect them. But in the field, like military sites, extremists locations, they… Continue reading Electronic polymer based low-cost sensor developed to detect explosives rapidly
COVID-19: WHO recommends Regeneron antibody therapy for high-risk & seronegative patients
What is the news? Recently, World Health Organization (WHO) approved the Regeneron antibody combination for treatment of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). What is Regeneron? Regeneron is a combination of two drugs — casirivimab and imdevimab. It has reduced mortality in seronegative patients with severe infections. The drug cocktail replicates the natural antibody response of human beings. Last year it was approved by the… Continue reading COVID-19: WHO recommends Regeneron antibody therapy for high-risk & seronegative patients
United Nations Food Systems Summit: Need to transform food systems, say experts
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What is food system? 3 What kind of food system we need today? 4 What are the actions needed to realize the vision of 2030 agenda? What is the news? Recently, United Nations Food System Summit took place in New York. In this summit, leaders emphasized that there is a need to achieve the United Nations-mandated Sustainable… Continue reading United Nations Food Systems Summit: Need to transform food systems, say experts
Arctic ice is disappearing: How clouds interact with sea ice change
What is the news? The Earth is warming — some parts more rapidly than others. Temperatures in the Arctic, for example, have been rising much faster than the rest of the planet. Experts, for the longest time, have attributed the crisis to how clouds interact with sea ice, essentially frozen seawater. Decades of research have pointed… Continue reading Arctic ice is disappearing: How clouds interact with sea ice change
Sea level rose 3.1 mm each year between 1993 and 2020: Report
What is the news? Recently, Copernicus Marine Environmental Monitoring Service published a report “The Ocean State Report 5”. As per the report the global ocean covers 71% of the Earth’s surface and regulates the Earth’s climate and sustains life. Currently, global ocean is undergoing severe changes from natural variations, over-exploitation and anthropogenic influences. These changes caused the sea level… Continue reading Sea level rose 3.1 mm each year between 1993 and 2020: Report
Sarkar’s Reform Mode: On various economic reforms by the govt.
What is the news? In the last few months, the government has become more aggressive towards reform as evidenced by several recent policy changes. Introduction The post-Covid, or rather the living-with endemic-Covid world offers major opportunities for India to accelerate its economic growth momentum again. This economic growth alone will get us out of the… Continue reading Sarkar’s Reform Mode: On various economic reforms by the govt.
Explained: Why has peace process for Naga Accord been stuck, what is the way forward?
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the Naga peace process?3 What are the issues involved?4 What is the way forward? What is the news? Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi resigned as interlocutor for the Naga peace talks. The government is understood to be unhappy over the handling of the Naga peace process by… Continue reading Explained: Why has peace process for Naga Accord been stuck, what is the way forward?
Urbanisation to blame for Chennai’s flood woes, integrated system need of the hour: Report
What is the news? If timely measures to put in place a flood management system are not taken, Chennai could see a rerun of 2015 floods, says Tamil Nadu government. The state additional chief secretary had filed the report on the action taken by the government with regard to measures to prevent recurrence of flooding.… Continue reading Urbanisation to blame for Chennai’s flood woes, integrated system need of the hour: Report
Centre, States outline plans to stem pollution
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What was discussed at the meeting?4 Measures that will be taken by States What is the News? The Union Environment Ministry has convened a meeting with representatives from Delhi and neighbouring States that see pollution levels soar during winter. Background Delhi and other neighbouring States see pollution levels rise… Continue reading Centre, States outline plans to stem pollution
