Source: The post is based on the article “Jet engine deal ensures 80% technology transfer to HAL; first engine in three years” published in The Hindu on 24th June 2023 What is the News? American multinational corporation General Electric (GE) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a deal during the Indian PM’s state visit to… Continue reading Jet engine deal ensures 80% technology transfer to HAL; first engine in three years
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Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper
Source: The post is based on the article “Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) has signed sub-licence agreements with India-based companies, along with an Indonesian firm, to make generic versions of the drug Nilotinib of the Switzerland-based pharmaceutical corporation… Continue reading Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper
G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI
Source: The post is based on the article “G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? A meeting of the Education Ministers of G-20 countries was held in Pune. What are the key decisions of the meeting of the Education Ministers of G-20 countries? G-20 members… Continue reading G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI
India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.
Source: The post is based on the article “India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The US Department of Defence (DoD) and the Ministry of Defense launched the India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X). What is India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem… Continue reading India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.
Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed” published in Down To Earth on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? Scientists at Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) have developed the thinnest, lightweight and biodegradable paper-based supercapacitor. What is a supercapacitor? A supercapacitor… Continue reading Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Union Minister launches PM Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches PM Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Union Agriculture Minister has launched the PM Kisan Mobile App. What is the PM Kisan Mobile App? PM Kisan Mobile App has been launched… Continue reading Union Minister launches PM Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature
Why jeera prices are shooting up in wholesale markets
Source: The post is based on the article “Why jeera prices are shooting up in wholesale markets” published in Indian Express on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? Over the past few months, Jeera (Cumin) prices have experienced an unprecedented surge. What is Jeera? Cumin seeds, also known as jeera, are widely used to… Continue reading Why jeera prices are shooting up in wholesale markets
TRAI releases Consultation Paper on “Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector”
Source: The post is based on the article “TRAI releases Consultation Paper on “Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has released a Consultation Paper on “Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services,… Continue reading TRAI releases Consultation Paper on “Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector”
New low cost technology reduces textile effluent pollution significantly
Source: The post is based on the article “New low cost technology reduces textile effluent pollution significantly” published in PIB on 22nd June 2023 What is the News? NIT Warangal has developed new low cost technology that significantly reduces textile effluent pollution. What is Textile effluent? Textile effluent is heavily contaminated with pollutants such as… Continue reading New low cost technology reduces textile effluent pollution significantly
Where the mind is without fear: What is anxiety and how can we beat it?
Source: The post is based on the article “Where the mind is without fear: What is anxiety and how can we beat it?” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? Anxiety disorders are among the most frequently occurring mental health problems in the community today. What are Anxiety Disorders? Anxiety… Continue reading Where the mind is without fear: What is anxiety and how can we beat it?
