Source: The post is based on the article “Union Power Minister launches Star-rated appliances program and iDEEKSHA Portal” published in PIB on 2nd March 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Power has launched the Voluntary Star Labelling Programme for multi-door refrigerators, table- and wall-mounted fans, pedestal fans, and induction hobs. The Minister… Continue reading Union Power Minister launches Star-rated appliances program and iDEEKSHA Portal
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Windsor Framework: What is the deal UK and EU have reached to solve the Northern Ireland Protocol tangle
Source: The post is based on the following articles: — “Windsor Framework: What is the deal UK and EU have reached to solve the Northern Ireland Protocol tangle” published in Indian Express on 2nd March 2023. — “Explained | Understanding the Windsor framework” published in The Hindu on 2nd March 2023. What is the News? The… Continue reading Windsor Framework: What is the deal UK and EU have reached to solve the Northern Ireland Protocol tangle
Constitution of Greater Panna Landscape Council
Source: The post is based on the article “Constitution of Greater Panna Landscape Council” published in PIB on 2nd March 2023. What is the News? Government of India has constituted Greater Panna Landscape Council(GPLC) under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Govt of Madhya Pradesh. Why was the Greater Panna Landscape Council(GPLC) constituted? Ken-Betwa Link… Continue reading Constitution of Greater Panna Landscape Council
What is ALMA telescope, that will soon get a ‘new brain’?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is ALMA telescope, that will soon get a ‘new brain’?” published in Indian Express on 27th February 2023. What is the News? The (Atacama Large Millimetre/submillimetre Array) ALMA telescope is set to get software and hardware upgrades that will help it collect much more data and produce… Continue reading What is ALMA telescope, that will soon get a ‘new brain’?
Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi” published in the PIB on 28th February 2023. What is the News? On the occasion of “National Science Day”, the government has launched VAIBHAV Fellowship scheme for the Indian… Continue reading Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
MeitY launches Grievance Appellate Committee which will investigate users’ plaints about content in social media
Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY launches Grievance Appellate Committee which will investigate users’ plaints about content in social media” published in PIB on 29th February 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology has launched the Grievance Appellate Committee(GAC). What is the Grievance Appellate Committee(GAC)?… Continue reading MeitY launches Grievance Appellate Committee which will investigate users’ plaints about content in social media
Show mature statesmanship, Supreme Court tells Governors, Chief Ministers
Source: The post is based on the article “Show mature statesmanship, Supreme Court tells Governors, Chief Ministers” published in The Hindu on 1st March, 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court observed that the level of discourse between a chief minister and the governor must not degenerate into a “race to the bottom”, putting… Continue reading Show mature statesmanship, Supreme Court tells Governors, Chief Ministers
ISRO successful in key test for India’s third moon mission
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successful in key test for India’s third moon mission” published in The Hindu on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot test of the CE-20 cryogenic engine that will power the Cryogenic Upper Stage of… Continue reading ISRO successful in key test for India’s third moon mission
Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power
Source: The post is based on the article “Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power” published in Indian Express on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis(IEEFA) along with EMBER has released a report — ‘Indian States Energy Transition’. What is the purpose of… Continue reading Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power
Hummingbirds and Indian sunbirds
Source: The post is based on the article “Aztec hummingbirds and Indian sunbirds” published in The Hindu on 25th February 2023 What is the News? A study found that the loss of a key gene, FBP2 makes Hummingbirds more efficient at breaking down sugar to use it for energy. What are Hummingbirds? Hummingbirds are small,… Continue reading Hummingbirds and Indian sunbirds
