Source: The post is based on the article “What are Mammatus clouds?” published in UK Met Office on 15th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Mammatus Clouds?3 How do mammatus clouds form?4 What weather is associated with mammatus clouds? What is the News? NASA has released pictures of Mammatus clouds that appear… Continue reading What are Mammatus clouds?
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Vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF): Fluorescent carbon nanomaterial-based immunosensor from natural sources can help early detection of cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “Fluorescent carbon nanomaterial-based immunosensor from natural sources can help early detection of cancer” published in PIB on 15th February 2023 What is the News? Scientists fabricated an immunosensor based on the fluorescence phenomenon of biogenic carbon quantum dots, a new class of carbon nanomaterial. This can help… Continue reading Vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF): Fluorescent carbon nanomaterial-based immunosensor from natural sources can help early detection of cancer
China must take a haircut on its loans to poor countries, says India’s G20 Sherpa
Source: The post is based on the article “China must take a haircut on its loans to poor countries, says India’s G20 Sherpa” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023. What is the News? India’s G20 Sherpa has said that China must agree to take a haircut on its loans to poor countries and… Continue reading China must take a haircut on its loans to poor countries, says India’s G20 Sherpa
Cabinet approves Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26” published in PIB on 15th February 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Centrally Sponsored Scheme- Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP) for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26. What is… Continue reading Cabinet approves Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26
The missing Deputy Speaker: What is the post, and what does the Constitution say
Source: The post is based on the article “The missing Deputy Speaker: What is the post, and what does the Constitution say” published in Indian Express on 15th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the Constitutional Provisions regarding Deputy Speaker?3 About the Election of Deputy Speaker4 What is the position of Deputy… Continue reading The missing Deputy Speaker: What is the post, and what does the Constitution say
Data embassies may only be allowed to store non-personal information
Source: The post is based on the article “Data embassies may only be allowed to store non-personal information” published in Business Standard on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The Government of India is likely to allow only non-personal datasets to be stored in data embassies. Note: Non-personal data refers to any dataset that… Continue reading Data embassies may only be allowed to store non-personal information
Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in Norwegian Arctic ice, may affect wildlife
Source: The post is based on the article “Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in Norwegian Arctic ice, may affect wildlife” published in WION on 13th February 2023. What is the News? An Oxford University-led study has found alarming levels of toxic PFAS (Per and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) also known as “Forever Chemicals” in… Continue reading Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in Norwegian Arctic ice, may affect wildlife
Modi, Macron, Biden announce: 470 Airbus, Boeing planes for Air India
Source: The post is based on the article “Modi, Macron, Biden announce: 470 Airbus, Boeing planes for Air India” published in Indian Express on 14th February 2023. What is the News? Indian Prime Minister, US President and French President took the lead in announcing Air India’s order for 470 new aircraft – 250 from Airbus… Continue reading Modi, Macron, Biden announce: 470 Airbus, Boeing planes for Air India
ICHR not rewriting Indian history, only filling gaps: Govt
Source: The post is based on the article “ICHR not rewriting Indian history, only filling gaps: Govt” published in Indian Express on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The Minister of Education has informed Lok Sabha that the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) has not launched any project to rewrite Indian history and… Continue reading ICHR not rewriting Indian history, only filling gaps: Govt
Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry fee
Source: The post is based on the article “Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry feed” published in Down To Earth on 15th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the challenges in the availability of poultry feed for chickens?3 What are the solutions available in poultry… Continue reading Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry fee
