What is the News? The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched ‘PRANA’ (prana.cpcb.gov.in) Portal. About PRANA Portal: Developed by: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in partnership with Knowledge Lens (a B2B product company) Full Form: PRANA stands for Portal for Regulation of Air-pollution in Non-Attainment cities. Purpose: It is a portal for… Continue reading PRANA portal for air pollution launched
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LCA-Mk2 to roll out next year, first flight in 2023, says scientist
What is the News? The preliminary design for the Light Combat Aircraft(LCA)-Mk2 and the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) has been completed. About LCA-Mk2 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Mk2 is a single-engine multirole fighter aircraft designed by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Payload Capacity: It is a 1,350 mm longer… Continue reading LCA-Mk2 to roll out next year, first flight in 2023, says scientist
‘2+2’ Ministerial Dialogue between India & Australia
What is the News? The ‘2+2’ Ministerial Dialogue between India & Australia was held. What is ‘2+2 Dialogue’? ‘2+2 Dialogue’ is a term adopted in foreign diplomacy that implies a dialogue between two countries’ defence and external affairs ministries. The goal of the 2+2 dialogue is to facilitate the highest-level dialogue on the bilateral, regional,… Continue reading ‘2+2’ Ministerial Dialogue between India & Australia
Battle of Saragarhi explained: When 21 men fought thousands
What is the News? September 12 marks the 124th anniversary of the Battle of Saragarhi that has inspired a host of armies, books and films, both at home and abroad. About Battle of Saragarhi The Battle of Saragarhi is considered as one of the finest last stands in the military history of the world. The… Continue reading Battle of Saragarhi explained: When 21 men fought thousands
Explained: Island discovered off Greenland is the new speck on the world map
What is the news? Recently, a new island has been discovered off the coast of Greenland. Contents1 About the island2 What is the composition?3 Is it the result of Global warming?4 What does this discovery imply? About the island The newly discovered island measures 60×30 metres. It is three metres above sea level and has… Continue reading Explained: Island discovered off Greenland is the new speck on the world map
Atal Innovation Mission launches Space challenge in collaboration with ISRO & CBSE across India
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is ATL (Atal Tinkering Labs) Space Challenge 2021?3 Who can participate in this challenge?4 How can a student participate? What is the news? Recently, Atal Innovation Mission has launched a Space challenge 2021 in collaboration with ISRO & CBSE for all school students across the country. What is ATL… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission launches Space challenge in collaboration with ISRO & CBSE across India
Indian Scientists Develop Noise Control Panels Inspired by Beehives
What is the News? An Indian researcher has fabricated paper honeycomb and stronger polymer honeycomb structure as sound-absorbing panels that dissipate acoustic energy to low-frequency ranges. Significance of this research: Many traditional materials have been found to be good at controlling higher frequencies, but not at lower frequency ranges. However, natural beehives have been found… Continue reading Indian Scientists Develop Noise Control Panels Inspired by Beehives
The world’s coral reefs have suffered terribly in 30 years, but are resilient: Study
What is the News? Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network along with the Australian government has released a report titled “Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2020”. Purpose of the Report: To highlight the main trends and recommendations to inform decision-making and strengthen ambition for the protection of coral reef ecosystems. Key Highlights from the… Continue reading The world’s coral reefs have suffered terribly in 30 years, but are resilient: Study
‘Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana’ extended upto June 2022
What is the News? The Government of India has decided to extend the “Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana” till 30th June 2022. About Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana was launched in 2018. It is being implemented by the Employees State Insurance(ESI) Corporation. The scheme is a welfare measure for Insured… Continue reading ‘Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana’ extended upto June 2022
‘No new coal plants needed to meet 2030 demand’
What is the News? According to a report prepared by EMBER, an independent British energy think-tank in collaboration with Bangalore-based Climate Risk Horizons, India does not require additional new coal capacity to meet expected demand growth by the financial year 2030. Key Findings of the report India does not require additional new coal capacity to… Continue reading ‘No new coal plants needed to meet 2030 demand’
