According to a new analysis of data from NASA’s LRO and MESSENGER spacecraft, Earth’s Moon and Mercury (the closest planet to Sun) may contain significantly more water ice than previously thought The potential ice deposits are found in craters near the poles of Moon and Mercury. The poles of Mercury and the Moon are among… Continue reading Moon, Mercury may contain more water ice than thought
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Statue of Unity shortlisted for UK-based structural award
The Statue of Unity has been shortlisted for ‘The Structural Awards 2019’. The award is presented by the UK-based Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). The Statue of Unity is a memorial to Sardar Vallabhai Patel. It was inaugurated on 31st October 2018 in commemoration to Sardar Patel on his 143rd birth anniversary. It is situated… Continue reading Statue of Unity shortlisted for UK-based structural award
Biotechnology Department will scan 20,000 Indian genomes
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has planned to scan nearly 20,000 Indian genomes to develop diagnostic tests that can be used to test for cancer. The scanning will take place over the next five years, in a two-phase exercise. The programme is expected to be launched in October 2019 The first phase of exercise will… Continue reading Biotechnology Department will scan 20,000 Indian genomes
The extent of groundwater over-exploitation, state by state
According to Jal Shakti Ministry, groundwater resources are over-exploited in 1,186 out of 6,881 “assessment units” (blocks, talukas, watersheds etc) in India. Punjab has the highest extent of over-exploitation (79% of its blocks), followed Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh In the eight North-eastern states none of the assessment units (districts and blocks) is over-exploited.… Continue reading The extent of groundwater over-exploitation, state by state
EAM S Jaishankar stresses on better connectivity between India, MGC countries to boost economic growth
Recently,the 10th Mekong Ganga Cooperation(MGC) Ministerial Meeting was held in Bangkok,Thailand. During the meeting,India’s foreign Minister has emphasised on better connectivity between India and other member countries of the MGC for developing a vibrant economic growth corridor. The minister has also emphasised on the need to quickly finalise the India-Myanmar-Thailand(IMT) Motor Vehicle Agreement to facilitate… Continue reading EAM S Jaishankar stresses on better connectivity between India, MGC countries to boost economic growth
How a biometrics-based token system is reducing chaos on railway platforms
The Western and Central Railways have introduced a biometrics based token system(BTS).The system seeks to streamline the process of boarding unreserved coaches. This system was introduced as passengers with general class ticket face difficulties in boarding coaches as everyone rushes to grab a seat. This system allows passengers travelling in the general coach where seats… Continue reading How a biometrics-based token system is reducing chaos on railway platforms
PMUY: States’ help sought for 8 cr LPG connections
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has asked for State governments support to achieve the eight crore free cooking gas connection distribution target under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). According to data,7.5 crore poor households have access to clean cooking fuel under PMUY.Further,LPG penetration across the country has also reached 95% as against… Continue reading PMUY: States’ help sought for 8 cr LPG connections
Rs 25,000 crore tenders cancelled or modified to promote Make in India products
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has cancelled or modified government tenders worth over Rs 25,000 crore. This decision was taken to change the conditions of the tenders in order to promote ‘Make in India’ goods. Further,the tenders were cancelled as they had certain restrictive conditions which were discriminatory against domestic manufacturers and… Continue reading Rs 25,000 crore tenders cancelled or modified to promote Make in India products
Recycle, reuse to be mantra of resource efficiency policy
Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has proposed a draft National Resource Efficiency Policy 2019.The policy aims to streamline the efficient use of resources with minimum negative impact on environment. The draft policy suggests setting up a ‘National Resource Efficiency Authority’(NREA) to (a)develop an action plan with three years time-frame (b)create and maintain database… Continue reading Recycle, reuse to be mantra of resource efficiency policy
Explained: Why Medical Commission Bill bothers doctors
National Medical Commission(NMC) Bill,2019 is being criticised by medical fraternity even after getting passed in Parliament. The Indian Medical Association(IMA) has raised concerned over Section 32 of the NMC Bill that provides for licensing of non medical persons or Community Health Providers to practise modern medicine. According to the Bill,the Commission may grant limited licence… Continue reading Explained: Why Medical Commission Bill bothers doctors
