What is the News? The UNESCO Science Report(USR) has been released. Contents1 About UNESCO Science Report(USR):2 UNESCO Science Report(USR) on India:3 Density of Scientists and Engineers:4 R&D by Government and Private Sector:5 Scientific Publications:6 Recommendations: About UNESCO Science Report(USR): UNESCO Science Report is a global monitoring report. It is published every five years by the United… Continue reading UNESCO Science Report Finds India’s investment in Research Unsatisfactory
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“Gold hallmarking” Becomes Mandatory
What is the News? The government has announced the phased implementation of mandatory Gold Hallmarking of Jewelry, with effect from June 16, 2021. Contents1 What is gold Hallmarking?2 Which metals are covered under the scheme?3 What was the need of making Gold Hallmarking mandatory?4 Phase wise implementation: What is gold Hallmarking? The Bureau of Indian Standard… Continue reading “Gold hallmarking” Becomes Mandatory
“OFB Corporatisation” Approved by Cabinet
What is the News? The Union Government has approved a plan for Ordnance Factory Board(OFB) Corporatisation. About Ordnance Factory Board(OFB): Ordnance Factory Board(OFB) is an umbrella body of 41 Ordnance Factories. Origin: In 1775, British authorities accepted the establishment of the Board of Ordnance in Fort William, Kolkata. This marked the official beginning of the Army… Continue reading “OFB Corporatisation” Approved by Cabinet
What is the New Shephard rocket system?
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About New Shephard Rocket System:4 Significance of this New Shephard rocket system:5 What is the Karman Line? What is the News? Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos’s space company named Blue Origin has concluded the online auction for the first seat on the New Shephard rocket system. It is… Continue reading What is the New Shephard rocket system?
Taiwan reports largest ever Chinese incursion
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the China-Taiwan issue?4 Relations between China and Taiwan: What is the News? China has flown 28 fighter jets towards the self-ruled island of Taiwan. Taiwan has called the Chinese action the largest incursion to date. About Taiwan: Taiwan is an island on the southern coast of China.… Continue reading Taiwan reports largest ever Chinese incursion
“Jivan Vayu”- Nation’s first power-free CPAP device developed by IIT Ropar
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Jivan Vayu:4 What is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure(CPAP)? What is the News? Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar has developed a device named ‘Jivan Vayu’. About Jivan Vayu: Jivan Vayu is a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure(CPAP) device. It can be used as a substitute for existing CPAP machines. Key… Continue reading “Jivan Vayu”- Nation’s first power-free CPAP device developed by IIT Ropar
“Bharitalasuchus tapani”- A carnivorous reptile, lived 240 million years ago
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Erythrosuchidae:4 About Yerrapalli Formation: What is the News? Researchers from the Indian Statistical Institute had carried out extensive studies on rocks of the Yerrapalli Formation in Telangana during the mid 20th Century. During that time, they uncovered several fossils. By studying some of these fossils, the team has… Continue reading “Bharitalasuchus tapani”- A carnivorous reptile, lived 240 million years ago
NATO Summit 2021 – Countries Agreed to Step Up Defense
What is the News? The NATO Summit was held recently in Brussels. During the summit, countries agreed to step up their collective defence against threats from all directions. Key Outcomes of NATO Summit NATO summit concluded on the following points:- It will respond to Russia’s increasing nuclear arsenal. Further, It called on Iran to stop… Continue reading NATO Summit 2021 – Countries Agreed to Step Up Defense
“World Giving Index 2021” – 10th Edition Released
What is the News? The 10th edition of the World Giving Index (WGI) 2021 has been released. About World Giving Index(WGI): The World Giving Index(WGI) is published by the Charities Aid Foundation(CAF). Parameters: The index provides combined insight into the scope and nature of giving around the world. It looks at three aspects of giving behavior… Continue reading “World Giving Index 2021” – 10th Edition Released
What is Kerala’s “SilverLine project”?
What is the News? Kerala cabinet has given the approval to begin acquiring land for the SilverLine Project. About SilverLine Project: SilverLine Project is Kerala’s semi high-speed railway project that aims to reduce travel time between Kerala’s northern and southern ends. Distance: The railway line will be around 529 kms long, covering 11 districts through 11… Continue reading What is Kerala’s “SilverLine project”?
