Source: The post is based on the article “Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study” published in Down To Earth on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? According to a study, only 13% of methane emissions are covered by global methane mitigation policies. What is Methane? Click Here to read… Continue reading Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study
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The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners
Source: The post is based on the article “The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners ” published in Livemint on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? Artificial sweeteners have emerged as the go-to substitute for Indians who want to indulge their sweet tooth in a ‘healthy’ way. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned… Continue reading The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners
How lasers are helping calcium-41 break into radiometric dating
Source: The post is based on the article “How lasers are helping calcium-41 break into radiometric dating” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? A study has shown that Calcium-41 can be used the same way as Carbon-14 in carbon dating but with several advantages. What is Radiometric Dating? When… Continue reading How lasers are helping calcium-41 break into radiometric dating
Banks request RBI for more time to implement new ECL-based loan loss provisioning norms
Source: The post is based on the article “Banks request RBI for more time to implement new ECL-based loan loss provisioning norms” published in Indian Express on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? Lenders in India have approached the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeking a one-year extension for the implementation of the Expected… Continue reading Banks request RBI for more time to implement new ECL-based loan loss provisioning norms
What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’?” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? The Union government is looking to formally launch the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) in 2023 to “democratize e-commerce” and “to provide alternatives to proprietary e-commerce… Continue reading What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’?
Ganga Praharis Initiative: Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river
Source: The post is based on the article “Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? Over 4,000 Ganga Praharis under the Namami Gange initiative have been keeping a check on littering and poaching in the Ganga River… Continue reading Ganga Praharis Initiative: Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river
Govt cuts subsidy on electric 2-wheelers
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt cuts subsidy on electric 2-wheelers” published in Livemint on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? Ministry of Heavy Industries has cut the subsidy on electric two-wheelers in an effort to overhaul the financial incentives given to this growing industry. What has been announced by the government… Continue reading Govt cuts subsidy on electric 2-wheelers
After sugar, it is time to regulate how much salt is being consumed
Source: The post is based on the article “After sugar, it is time to regulate how much salt is being consumed” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? Indian Council for Medical Research has recommended ways to reduce salt intake by avoiding the addition of salt while cooking rice or… Continue reading After sugar, it is time to regulate how much salt is being consumed
Return of ₹2,000 currency notes to bolster bank coffers, money market liquidity: report
Source: The post is based on the article “Return of ₹2,000 currency notes to bolster bank coffers, money market liquidity: report” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? According to a report, the Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI) decision to withdraw ₹2,000 notes from circulation is likely to improve banking system… Continue reading Return of ₹2,000 currency notes to bolster bank coffers, money market liquidity: report
New metric can help quantify image quality of the Sun taken from ground-based telescopes
Source: The post is based on the article “New metric can help quantify image quality of the Sun taken from ground-based telescopes” published in PIB on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? A new metric has been proposed by scientists that can help quantify the image quality of the Sun taken from ground-based telescopes.… Continue reading New metric can help quantify image quality of the Sun taken from ground-based telescopes
