What is the News? High energy particles are generally lower in the cosmic universe. But the high number of high-energy particles of the antimatter called positrons was a mystery for scientists. But the researchers from the Raman Research Institute(RRI), Bengaluru have resolved a mystery called the “Positron Excess Phenomenon“. What is Antimatter? Antimatter is the… Continue reading A Mystery Behind “Positron Excess Phenomenon” Solved by Researchers
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“SUTRA model” has flaws in predicting the pandemic – Scientists
What is the News? The Indian government backed the SUTRA model to chart the Covid-19 trajectory in the country. But few scientists have raised concerns over the SUTRA model. SUTRA Model: SUTRA stands for Susceptible, Undetected, Tested (positive) and Removed Approach. Purpose: SUTRA is a mathematical model. It is used for charting the trajectory of… Continue reading “SUTRA model” has flaws in predicting the pandemic – Scientists
“India-UK Virtual Summit”
What is the News? Indian Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has held a Virtual Summit. Initiatives launched during the India-UK Virtual Summit: Comprehensive Roadmap 2030: The Roadmap 2030 was launched during the summit. The Road map aims to elevate India-UK ties to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ by 2030. Currently, India… Continue reading “India-UK Virtual Summit”
“Myanmar refugees” can approach UNHCR: Manipur HC
What is the News? Seven Myanmar nationals entered illegally and stayed in Manipur. They demanded a safe passage to New Delhi to get protection from United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR). Recently the Manipur High Court has allowed them to seek protection from the UNHCR in New Delhi. About Myanmar refugees and the recent case… Continue reading “Myanmar refugees” can approach UNHCR: Manipur HC
U.S. Clears Sale of “P-8I Patrol Aircraft” to India
What is the News? The US State Department has approved the proposal for the sale of six P-8I patrol aircraft and related equipment to India. According to the estimations, the deal have cost India around $2.42 billion. About P-8I patrol aircraft: P-8I is a long-range, multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft. US-based manufacturer Boeing developed this aircraft.… Continue reading U.S. Clears Sale of “P-8I Patrol Aircraft” to India
Cannot Stop Media Reports on Court Observations – Supreme Court
What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the media cannot be stopped from reporting the oral observations made by the judges during a case. What was the case? A petition was filed by the Election Commission of India(ECI) in the Supreme Court against the oral remarks made by Madras High Court. The… Continue reading Cannot Stop Media Reports on Court Observations – Supreme Court
India’s Oil Imports From OPEC Down To 20-Year Low
What is the News? The share of India’s oil imports from OPEC countries dropped to its lowest in at least 20 years in the fiscal year ending March 2021. India’s Oil Imports: India’s overall oil imports fell by nearly 12% in the Fiscal Year 2021 compared to the previous fiscal year. Of all those imports,… Continue reading India’s Oil Imports From OPEC Down To 20-Year Low
“Putola Nach”: Assamese string puppetry used in the Covid-19 awareness campaign
What is the News? An Assam-based trust is promoting string puppetry called Putola Nach, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Anamika Ray Memorial Trust(ARMT), an Assam-based trust in collaboration with UNICEF-Assam has produced three short videos using Putola Nach puppetry. These stories aim to create mass awareness of Covid-19 appropriate behaviour. Putola Nach: Firstly, Putola Nach is… Continue reading “Putola Nach”: Assamese string puppetry used in the Covid-19 awareness campaign
“Large Area Certification Scheme”
What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare has conferred a land area in the Andaman and Nicobar with organic certification. This is the first large contiguous territory conferred with the organic certification under the ‘Large Area Certification’ (LAC) scheme. This is a scheme of the PGS-India (Participatory Guarantee System) certification program. Note:… Continue reading “Large Area Certification Scheme”
ICMR will get royalty from the sale of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin
What is the News? Recently, the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) has confirmed that it will receive royalty payments from the sale of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin. Development of Covaxin: Firstly, Covaxin has been indigenously developed under the Public-Private Partnership by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the ICMR.Edit Secondly, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is… Continue reading ICMR will get royalty from the sale of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin
