Source: The post is based on the article “Launch of Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC)” published in PIB on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC). What is the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC)? IWBDC is an… Continue reading Launch of Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC)
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House panel tells govt. to ensure fertilizer availability, increase local production
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel tells govt. to ensure fertilizer availability, increase local production” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Standing Committee of Parliament on Chemicals and Fertilizers has posed questions on the availability of fertilizers and a subsidy policy. What are the… Continue reading House panel tells govt. to ensure fertilizer availability, increase local production
Number of elephants in Karnataka goes up by 364 from last count, touches 6,395
Source: The post is based on the article “Number of elephants in Karnataka goes up by 364 from last count, touches 6,395” published in The Hindu on 10th August 2023. What is the News? Karnataka Minister of Forests has released an interim report on Asian Elephant Population and Demography Estimates, 2023. The report has been… Continue reading Number of elephants in Karnataka goes up by 364 from last count, touches 6,395
Scientists design first-ever 2D composite quantum material useful for spintronic devices like transistors & diodes
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists design first-ever 2D composite quantum material useful for spintronic devices like transistors & diodes” published on Department of Science and Technology’s website. What is the News? A group of scientists has used computer simulations to design a new type of quantum material. This material has a… Continue reading Scientists design first-ever 2D composite quantum material useful for spintronic devices like transistors & diodes
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 clear by both Houses of Parliament of India
Source: The post is based on the article “Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 cleared by both Houses of Parliament of India” published in PIB on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 has been passed by both Houses of the Parliament of India. What is… Continue reading Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 clear by both Houses of Parliament of India
How National Green Hydrogen Mission seeks to Reduce Cost of Green Hydrogen
Source: The post is based on the article “How National Green Hydrogen Mission seeks to Reduce Cost of Green Hydrogen” published in PIB on 9th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How is Green Hydrogen produced?3 What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission?4 What are the expected benefits of the National Green Hydrogen Mission?… Continue reading How National Green Hydrogen Mission seeks to Reduce Cost of Green Hydrogen
Story of the Assam Rifles, against whom Manipur Police have filed an FIR
Source: The post is based on the article “Story of the Assam Rifles, against whom Manipur Police have filed an FIR” published in Indian Express on 10th August 2023. What is the News? Manipur Police have registered a criminal case against the Assam Rifles for obstruction of duty and criminal intimidation. The police have accused… Continue reading Story of the Assam Rifles, against whom Manipur Police have filed an FIR
Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS Maya amid threats
Source: The post is based on the article “Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS Maya amid threats” published in The Hindu on 8th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Maya Operating System(OS)?3 What is Ubuntu?4 What is the significance of using Maya OS? What is the News? The Defence Ministry… Continue reading Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS Maya amid threats
How a WTO provision became a tool for nations to curb imports
Source: The post is based on the article “How a WTO provision became a tool for nations to curb imports” published in Business Standard on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Government of India has recently imposed restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets, and personal computers. The new regulations mandate Companies to… Continue reading How a WTO provision became a tool for nations to curb imports
Unleashing Limitless Energy: US Scientists Repeat Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
Source: The post is based on the article “Unleashing Limitless Energy: US Scientists Repeat Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough” published in News18 on 7th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Nuclear Fusion?3 Why is nuclear fusion so important?4 How does Nuclear Fusion work?5 What have the scientists achieved now? What is the News? Scientists… Continue reading Unleashing Limitless Energy: US Scientists Repeat Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
