What is the News? A team of scientists from Kolkata have developed a “thermostable” variety of insulin named “Insulock” which eliminates the need to keep it refrigerated. What is Insulin? Insulin is a hormone that helps control the body’s blood sugar level and metabolism — the process that turns the food you eat into energy.… Continue reading Now, insulin can be kept without refrigeration
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Government e Marketplace bags prestigious CIPS Award
What is the News? Government e-Marketplace (GeM) was announced as the winner in the “Best Use of Digital Technology” category at the CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021 (CIPS Awards). What is CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021? CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021 is given by the London based Chartered Institute of Procurement &… Continue reading Government e Marketplace bags prestigious CIPS Award
Key trial of 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V in October
What is the News? India is set to conduct the first user trial of Agni-V Missile. What is Agni-V? Agni-V is a nuclear-capable InterContinental Ballistic Missile(ICBM). The missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). What are the key Features of Agni-V missiles? Expected Range: The… Continue reading Key trial of 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V in October
MGNREGA could also help India sequester carbon: Study
What is the news? As per a study by IISc Bangalore, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) can help India meet its target to create an additional carbon sink to the extent of 2.5-3 billion tonnes equivalent of carbon dioxide by 2030. It is possible through improved forest and tree cover. The study calculated carbon… Continue reading MGNREGA could also help India sequester carbon: Study
Rising CO2 concentration threatens all 17 SDGs, says WMO report
What is the news? As per the report released by World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the rising concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) will impact all of the 17 United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The WMO studied seven climate indicators — CO2 concentration, temperature, ocean acidification and heat, sea ice extent, glacier melt and sea-level rise. It found that… Continue reading Rising CO2 concentration threatens all 17 SDGs, says WMO report
Around 66% children below 2 years don’t get nutritious diet: UNICEF
What is the news? As per the report “Fed to Fail? The Crisis of Children’s Diets in Early Life” published by UNICEF, two in every three children between six months and two years didn’t get the nutritious diet needed for healthy growth. Policies and programmes to improve young children’s diets are not prioritised and are being further eroded by the COVID-19… Continue reading Around 66% children below 2 years don’t get nutritious diet: UNICEF
Creative destruction’ dents inclusion, ups output: Das
What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) Governor has delivered his keynote address at the National Management Convention of the All India Management Association (AIMA). What are the key highlights of his address? On Covid-19 Impact The Covid-19 has impacted the poor relatively more than others. It has affected contact-intensive service sectors, which… Continue reading Creative destruction’ dents inclusion, ups output: Das
CSIR-CMERI Solar DC Cooking System- A Step Towards a Green & Pollution Free India
What is the News? Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (also known as CSIR-CMER) has developed a Solar DC Cooking System. What is the Solar DC Cooking System? Solar DC Cooking System is a Solar Energy based Cooking System that consists of a solar PV panel, charge controller, battery bank and cooking oven. Benefits of this… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI Solar DC Cooking System- A Step Towards a Green & Pollution Free India
India’s income divide narrows, wealth divide persists: Survey data
What is the News? National Sample Survey Organisation(NSSO) has released the All India Debt and Investment Survey (AIDIS) for 2018-19. The survey has provided data on the wealth inequality in India. What are the key highlights from the survey? Wealth Inequality In 2018-19, India’s top 10% households held 55.67% of the wealth in urban areas… Continue reading India’s income divide narrows, wealth divide persists: Survey data
WHO says air pollution kills 7 million a year, toughens guidelines
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released the Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs). What are Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs)? Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs) is an annual mean concentration guideline for particulate matter and other pollutants. The guidelines were last updated in 2005. Since then, there has been a marked increase of evidence that… Continue reading WHO says air pollution kills 7 million a year, toughens guidelines
