What is the news? Recently, researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, have developed a new class of super-hydrophobic cotton composite with Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) that promise marine oil-spill clean-up in near future. What are the features of the new cotton material developed? First, this is a novel, highly porous and water-repellent super-hydrophobic cotton composite material containing… Continue reading Researchers develop super-hydrophobic cotton for oil-spill cleanup
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Rich nations to miss $100-bn climate fund target even by 2025
What is the news? As per a recent report published by Oxfam, developed countries’ pledge to provide $100 billions of annual financing, made over a decade ago is unlikely to be met even five years after the target i.e. by 2025. This threatens the aim of limiting global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius as part… Continue reading Rich nations to miss $100-bn climate fund target even by 2025
China’s ‘Lehman moment’
What is the news? Failure of Evergrande (China’s too big to fail real estate sector developer) would affect economic activities in China, which in turn, may have cascading negative consequences for the world. Introduction Financial stress in China’s largest real estate developer, Evergrande, has led to turmoil across global markets. Evergrande has a total debt… Continue reading China’s ‘Lehman moment’
6TH EDITION OF SCO EXERCISE “PEACEFUL MISSION – 2021” COMMENCES AT ORENBURG, RUSSIA
What is the News? The 6th Edition of SCO Exercise Peaceful Mission:2021 hosted by Russia has started in the Orenburg Region of South-West Russia. What is an Exercise Peaceful Mission? It is a Multilateral Exercise that is conducted biennially as part of military diplomacy between Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states. The exercise aims to… Continue reading 6TH EDITION OF SCO EXERCISE “PEACEFUL MISSION – 2021” COMMENCES AT ORENBURG, RUSSIA
Project Fulwari under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav To Strengthen Northern Coalfields’ Limited (NCL)fight against Malnutrition in kids
What is the News? The Northern Coalfields Ltd(NCL), a Singrauli based Coal India arm under the Ministry of Coal, has launched “Project Fulwari” in the Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh. What is Project Fulwari? Aim: To address the problem of malnutrition and associated physical and mental development issues of infants. As part of the project, Fulwari… Continue reading Project Fulwari under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav To Strengthen Northern Coalfields’ Limited (NCL)fight against Malnutrition in kids
INDIAN NAVY AND INDONESIAN NAVY PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE ‘SAMUDRA SHAKTI’
What is the News? Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt have reached Jakarta, Indonesia to participate in Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’. What is Exercise Samudra Shakti? Exercise Samudra Shakti is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and Indonesia. Aim: To strengthen the bilateral relationship, enhance mutual understanding and interoperability in maritime operations between the two navies. … Continue reading INDIAN NAVY AND INDONESIAN NAVY PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE ‘SAMUDRA SHAKTI’
Is India nearing 100% school enrolment? Yes & No
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key analyses from the report?3 Enrollment in Primary Education4 The target of 100% enrolment ratio4.1 Reduction in Schools What is the News? The Ministry of Education has recently released the United Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20 report for School Education in India. Click Here to Read… Continue reading Is India nearing 100% school enrolment? Yes & No
Pandemic study reveals lack of trained health personnel
What is the News? The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) have released a report titled ‘Health Workforce in India-Why, Where and How to Invest’. What are the Key Findings of the Report? Nurse to Doctor Ratio: The nurse to doctor ratio in India is estimated to be 1.7:1. This… Continue reading Pandemic study reveals lack of trained health personnel
Power Finance Corp set to be India’s 11th Maharatna CPSE
What is the News? Power Finance Corp. Ltd(PFC) is set to become the 11th Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) with an inter-ministerial committee clearing the status. What is Maharatna Status? Maharatna Status was introduced for Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs) in 2010 in order to empower mega CPSEs to expand their operations and emerge as… Continue reading Power Finance Corp set to be India’s 11th Maharatna CPSE
India will resume exports of covid-19 vax from Oct to meet its commitments
What is the News? India will resume the export of COVID-19 vaccines under its ‘Vaccine Maitri’ programme to fulfil the commitment towards COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access). What is the Vaccine Maitri Programme? Vaccine Maitri Initiative was launched by the Government of India in January 2021. Purpose: It is a humanitarian initiative undertaken by India… Continue reading India will resume exports of covid-19 vax from Oct to meet its commitments
