What is the News? Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy(CMIE) report on unemployment in India has been released. As per the report Unemployment Rate in India is increasing. Key Findings of the Report: Increase in Unemployment rate: The Unemployment rate in India has increased to 8% in April 2021 from 6.5% in March 2021. Unemployment Rate(UER) is… Continue reading Unemployment Rate in India Shoots up to 8% in April: CMIE
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“Winchcombe Meteorite” – To be Displayed in the UK
What is the News? A piece of Winchcombe meteorite will be displayed at the National History Museum, Gloucestershire (UK). About Winchcombe meteorite: The Winchcombe meteorite is also known as carbonaceous meteorite. These meteorites have high proportion of carbon. It was discovered after it landed in the driveway of a house located in Gloucestershire in the UK… Continue reading “Winchcombe Meteorite” – To be Displayed in the UK
What is the Process to Create New District in India?
What is the News? Punjab Chief Minister has declared Malerkotla as the 23rd district of the Punjab State. Let’s have look at the process to create new district in India. What is the process to create a new district in India? The power to create new districts or alter or abolish existing districts rests with the… Continue reading What is the Process to Create New District in India?
India starts importing “zeolite” for medical oxygen plants.
What is the News? National carrier Air India has begun the first of its “zeolite cargo flights”. This was done after the government of India started the process of importing zeolite from across the world for use in medical oxygen plants. Zeolites in Medical Oxygen Plants: Zeolites are used as adsorbent material in the Pressure… Continue reading India starts importing “zeolite” for medical oxygen plants.
“Cyclone Tauktae” expected to hit Gujarat
What is the News? Cyclone Tauktae (pronounced Tau-Te) is expected to hit southern Gujarat of the country. About Cyclone Tauktae: Cyclone ‘Tauktae‘ name was suggested by Myanmar. Tauktae means a highly vocal lizard gecko. This cyclone has been classified as a very severe cyclonic storm (VSCS). The Cyclone has been developed in the Arabian Sea.… Continue reading “Cyclone Tauktae” expected to hit Gujarat
Indian Navy hosts “Goa Maritime Symposium-2021”
What is the News? Recently, the Indian Navy virtually hosted the Goa Maritime Symposium-2021. About Goa Maritime Symposium: Firstly, the Indian Navy, under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa, hosted the Maritime Symposium-2021. Secondly, Objective: It aims to build capacity amongst the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Navies to tackle emerging common maritime threats. Thirdly,… Continue reading Indian Navy hosts “Goa Maritime Symposium-2021”
What is causing ‘Mice Rain’ in Eastern Australia?
What is the News? The Government of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia is facing one of the worst mouse plagues. It has affected farmers, community members, and residents. In some affected areas, mice are falling out from rooftops causing “mice rain”. What is Mice Rain? The mice population in Australia has increased exponentially. These… Continue reading What is causing ‘Mice Rain’ in Eastern Australia?
“Protein–Antibody Conjugates (PACs)” – A combination of biologics and Antibody-Drug Conjugates
What is the News? A team of researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Institute for Applied Life Sciences has developed a nanoparticle. This nanoparticle has the potential to revolutionize disease treatment including for cancer. The research is based on a method known as Protein–Antibody Conjugates or PACs. What are Protein–Antibody Conjugates or PACs? This… Continue reading “Protein–Antibody Conjugates (PACs)” – A combination of biologics and Antibody-Drug Conjugates
Ministry of Culture is reprinting “Mongolian Kanjur” manuscripts
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has taken up the project of reprinting 108 volumes of Mongolian Kanjur under the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM). Recently the Ministry announced that the reprinting of about 100 sets of Mongolian Kanjur will be completed by next year. These reprinted ones will be distributed in the… Continue reading Ministry of Culture is reprinting “Mongolian Kanjur” manuscripts
Understanding the feeding behaviour of “Northern Elephant seals”
What is the News? Scientists have conducted the most thorough study of the unique feeding behaviour of northern elephant seals, especially focusing on the female elephant seals. About the study: The Northern Elephant seals are famous for their large breeding assembling. So the reproductive behaviour of them is well studied. But the female Seals are… Continue reading Understanding the feeding behaviour of “Northern Elephant seals”
