Source: The post is based on the article “Study on Global Warming” published in PIB on 26th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences has informed Lok Sabha about the studies and steps taken against Global Warming. What are the studies conducted on Global Warming? The Ministry of Earth Sciences… Continue reading Study on Global Warming
Category: Daily Factly articles
India’s rice export ban impacts Asian and African nations most
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s rice export ban impacts Asian and African nations most” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2023 What is the News? Panic-stricken Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in the United States are rushing to grocery stores and supermarkets to hoard bags of rice. The sudden rush to hoard… Continue reading India’s rice export ban impacts Asian and African nations most
Harness silvopasture systems for local climate resilience
Source: The post is based on the article “Harness silvopasture systems for local climate resilience” published in Down To Earth on 25th July 2023. What is the News? In light of the global deterioration of natural resources and forests, silvopasture systems offer a relevant solution to deforestation trends. What is Silvopasture? Silvopasture is an ancient… Continue reading Harness silvopasture systems for local climate resilience
2D nanoflakes of material extracted from iron ore can protect sensitive optical equipment from light-induced damage
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
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 What is the News? The Kerala government is facing trouble over the Centre’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). What is Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme(RDSS)? Government of India… 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 What is the News? Researchers at the University of Oxford have achieved a groundbreaking breakthrough by developing a new technique to produce fluorochemicals without using hazardous hydrogen fluoride (HF) gas What are… 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. What is the News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) Chief has said that he is working on real-time… 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
