Source: The post is based on the article “2D nanoflakes of material extracted from iron ore can protect sensitive optical equipment from light-induced damage” published in PIB on 27th July 2023 What is the News? Researchers in India have developed a new and highly efficient optical limiter using a novel 2D material, ‘hematene’. They found… Continue reading 2D nanoflakes of material extracted from iron ore can protect sensitive optical equipment from light-induced damage
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Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme” published in Indian Express on 27th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme(RDSS)?3 Why are organizations in Kerala opposing the RDSS project?4 What is the alternative suggested by the… Continue reading Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme
UNESCO endorses banning smartphones in schools
Source: The post is based on the article “UNESCO endorses banning smartphones in schools” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2023 What is the News? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has released its Global Education Monitoring Report,2023 titled “Technology in education: a tool on whose terms?”. What are the key… Continue reading UNESCO endorses banning smartphones in schools
Nature inspires breakthrough achievement: Hazard-free production of fluorochemicals
Source: The post is based on the article “Nature inspires breakthrough achievement: Hazard-free production of fluorochemicals” published in Phys.org on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Fluorochemicals?3 What is the process of making Fluorochemicals and what are its drawbacks?4 What have the researchers developed to overcome this drawback in making Fluorochemicals?… Continue reading Nature inspires breakthrough achievement: Hazard-free production of fluorochemicals
SEBI chief says instant settlement of trades in the works: What does it mean, and how will investors benefit?
Source: The post is based on the article “SEBI chief says instant settlement of trades in the works: What does it mean, and how will investors benefit?” published in Indian Express on 25th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is meant by Trade Settlement?3 What has SEBI announced now?4 What will T+0 change… Continue reading SEBI chief says instant settlement of trades in the works: What does it mean, and how will investors benefit?
Social Security of Elders
Source: The post is based on the article “Social Security of Elders” published in PIB on 25th July 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Lok Sabha about the social security measures taken for elders. Elderly Population in India: According to the 2011 Census, the population of senior… Continue reading Social Security of Elders
Lok Sabha passes contentious Biological Diversity Bill amid din
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes contentious Biological Diversity Bill amid din” published in The Hindu on 26th July 2023 What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021. What is the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021? The Bill amends the Biological Diversity Act, 2002… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes contentious Biological Diversity Bill amid din
Centre withdraws DNA Bill: What it says, and what are the objections against it
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre withdraws DNA Bill: What it says, and what are the objections against it” published in Indian Express on 26th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019?3 What are the key provisions of the Bill?4 What are… Continue reading Centre withdraws DNA Bill: What it says, and what are the objections against it
New algorithm to quantify terrestrial RFI in space for earth orbiting radio astronomy experiments
Source: The post is based on the article “New algorithm to quantify terrestrial RFI in space for earth orbiting radio astronomy experiments” published in PIB on 25th July 2023. What is the News? Scientists at Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, have developed an algorithm called STARFIRE… Continue reading New algorithm to quantify terrestrial RFI in space for earth orbiting radio astronomy experiments
Geneva HIV patient cured? Can stem cell transplant help?
Source: The post is based on the article “Geneva HIV patient cured? Can stem cell transplant help?” published in Indian Express on 25th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Stem Cell Transplant?3 How was Stem Cell Transplant used in Geneva HIV patient?4 Which genetic mutation is associated with lower risk of HIV?5… Continue reading Geneva HIV patient cured? Can stem cell transplant help?
