Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Madras have for the first time fabricated a rechargeable iron ion battery using mild steel as the anode. Currently,lithium-ion batteries are widely in use.However,the lithium reserves are limited when compared to iron reserves and hence the invention assume significance. Further,this invention comes at a time when the world is… Continue reading IIT Madras registers initial success with iron ion battery
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Gogabeel is Bihar’s first community reserve
Gogabeel is an ox-bow lake in Bihar’s Katihar district.It has been declared as the state’s first ‘Community Reserve’. The water body was also been notified as both Community Reserve and a conservation reserve. Gogabeel is formed from the flow of the rivers Mahananda and Kankhar in the north and the Ganga in the south and… Continue reading Gogabeel is Bihar’s first community reserve
No harmful chemicals in PET bottles, finds CSIR study
According to a study conducted by the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), it has endorsed the safety of PET bottles. Polyethylene terephthalate(PET) is widely employed packaging material for drinking water, juices,vegetable oils, pharmaceuticals and various other applications and is 100% recyclable. This study was conducted after a debate internationally on whether PET bottles leach… Continue reading No harmful chemicals in PET bottles, finds CSIR study
Headgear made mandatory for children above four years
The government has made it mandatory for children above four years to wear protective headgear of prescribed standards while travelling on a motorcycle. The safety measures for the children travelling on motorcycles have been included in the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019. The amendment Act has made protective headgear compulsory for every persons above the… Continue reading Headgear made mandatory for children above four years
PM-JAY to include cancer treatment soon, say health officials
The National Health Authority is planning to include all types of cancer and its treatments under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). According to the WHO, the rate of mortality due to cancer in India is high. It is the second-most common disease in India and is responsible for maximum mortality (0.3… Continue reading PM-JAY to include cancer treatment soon, say health officials
FinMin plans 16-point ‘KRA’ to push PSBs
Finance Ministry has planned to closely monitor Public sector banks (PSBs) achievements on 16 key performance indicators (KPIs) at the branch, region, State and national level. This step was taken in the backdrop of PSBs market share declining while that of private banks is rising.PSBs accounted for 63% of the outstanding credit of scheduled commercial… Continue reading FinMin plans 16-point ‘KRA’ to push PSBs
Jharkhand govt launches direct money transfer scheme for small farmers
Vice President of India has launched the Jharkhand government’s ‘Mukhya Mantri Krishi Ashirwad Yojana’. The programme aims to transfer money directly into the bank accounts of farmers in the state. Under the scheme,Rs 5,000 per acre upto a maximum of five acres would be transferred directly to the bank accounts of small and marginal farmers… Continue reading Jharkhand govt launches direct money transfer scheme for small farmers
New rules can deny green cards for immigrants using public benefits
United States President has announced new immigration rules.The rules will apply to immigrants who enter the country legally and then apply for Green Card. Green Card is an identification card which gives one the status of a permanent resident along with legal rights to work in the USA. The rules change a 1999 law which… Continue reading New rules can deny green cards for immigrants using public benefits
Mapping world’s soil worms
According to the global analysis of nematodes published in Nature,there are about 57 billion nematodes for every human being on Earth. The researchers have said that Sub-Arctic regions have the highest abundance of nematodes followed by temperate regions and tropical regions. Nematodes prefers colder region as soil organic matter content is the key driver for… Continue reading Mapping world’s soil worms
World Elephant Day
World Elephant Day is observed every year on August 12.The goal of Elephant Day is to create awareness of the urgent plight of African and Asian elephants. This day also aims to share knowledge and positive solutions for the better care and management of captive and wild elephants. The African elephants are listed as Vulnerable… Continue reading World Elephant Day
