Source: The post is based on the article “Four more states found to be water-stressed amid groundwater crisis” published in The Hindu on 27th March 2023. What is the News? Four more states – Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have been found to be water-stressed. These states have more than 3% of their… Continue reading Four more states found to be water-stressed amid groundwater crisis
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IGNCA launches Vedic Heritage Portal with 550 hours of audio-visual content
Source: The post is based on the article “IGNCA launches Vedic Heritage Portal with 550 hours of audio-visual content” published in Indian Express on 27th March 2023. What is the News? Union Home Minister has launched the Vedic Heritage portal in New Delhi, What is Vedic Heritage Portal? Developed by: Indira Gandhi National Centre for… Continue reading IGNCA launches Vedic Heritage Portal with 550 hours of audio-visual content
Explained | What is Biotransformation technology
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is Biotransformation technology” published in The Hindu on 26th March 2023. What is the News? A UK-based startup claims to have developed a technology that could alter the state of plastics and make them biodegradable. The company calls the process “biotransformation”. What is Biotransformation… Continue reading Explained | What is Biotransformation technology
Trains to ply on ‘world’s highest rail bridge’ in 2024: Railway Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Trains to ply on ‘world’s highest rail bridge’ in 2024: Railway Minister” published in The Hindu on 27th March 2023. What is the News? Chenab bridge is expected to have trains plying on it by January-February 2024. What is Chenab Bridge? Chenab Bridge is the world’s highest… Continue reading Trains to ply on ‘world’s highest rail bridge’ in 2024: Railway Minister
ICMR releases ethical guidelines for AI usage in healthcare
Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR releases ethical guidelines for AI usage in healthcare” published in The Hindu on 25th March 2023. What is the news? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released the country’s first “Ethical Guidelines for Application of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Research and Healthcare”. About the Guidelines The guidelines include sections… Continue reading ICMR releases ethical guidelines for AI usage in healthcare
Supreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that even a mere membership of a banned association is sufficient to constitute an… Continue reading Supreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA
Government of India launches National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) for prevention and control of Rabies
Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India launches National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) for prevention and control of Rabies” published in PIB on 24th March 2023 What is the News? Government has informed the Lok Sabha about the steps taken against Rabies. What is Rabies? The Ministry of Health & Family… Continue reading Government of India launches National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) for prevention and control of Rabies
India failed to create positive impression among businesses moving away from China, says House panel report
Source: The post is based on the article “India failed to create positive impression among businesses moving away from China, says House panel report” published in The Hindu on 25th March 2023 What is the News? A Parliamentary Panel on Commerce in its report has said that India has not been able to create a… Continue reading India failed to create positive impression among businesses moving away from China, says House panel report
NASA Is Tracking a Huge, Growing Anomaly in Earth’s Magnetic Field
Source: The post is based on the article “NASA Is Tracking a Huge, Growing Anomaly in Earth’s Magnetic Field” published in Science Alert on 24th March 2023 What is the News? NASA is actively monitoring South Asian Anomaly in Earth’s magnetic field. What is South Asian Anomaly? The South Atlantic Anomaly signifies the weakening of… Continue reading NASA Is Tracking a Huge, Growing Anomaly in Earth’s Magnetic Field
Novel bi-metallic joining process can create a composite from copper and steel for engineering applications which need high thermal & electrical conductivity
Source: The post is based on the article “Novel bi-metallic joining process can create a composite from copper and steel for engineering applications which need high thermal & electrical conductivity” published in PIB on 24th March 2023 What is the News? A new bi-metallic joining process has been developed by Indian researchers to produce a… Continue reading Novel bi-metallic joining process can create a composite from copper and steel for engineering applications which need high thermal & electrical conductivity
