Source: The post is based on the article “In 2020, over 3,30,000 people died in India due to exposure to particulate matter from fossil fuel combustion: Lancet” published in The Hindu on 25th October 2022 What is the News? A report has been released titled “The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change: health at… Continue reading In 2020, over 3,30,000 people died in India due to exposure to particulate matter from fossil fuel combustion: Lancet
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Does RBI need to listen to the IMF on forex?
Source: The post is based on the article “Does RBI need to listen to the IMF on forex?” published in Livemint on 27th October 2022 What is the News? The Indian rupee has fallen to a record low against the US dollar. The rupee has been declining against the US dollar and is currently close… Continue reading Does RBI need to listen to the IMF on forex?
Notification of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) for regulatory review of Genome Edited Plants under SDN-1 and SDN-2 categories, 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Notification of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) for regulatory review of Genome Edited Plants under SDN-1 and SDN-2 categories, 2022” published in PIB on 26th October 2022 What is the News? The Department of Biotechnology has released guidelines for safety assessment for a regulatory review of genome-edited plants that… Continue reading Notification of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) for regulatory review of Genome Edited Plants under SDN-1 and SDN-2 categories, 2022
Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya receives above 1 lakh visitors upto 30th September
Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya receives above 1 lakh visitors upto 30th September” published in PIB on 26th October 2022 What is the News? The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya has received over 1 lakh visitors till 30th September. What is Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya? The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is a tribute to every Prime Minister… Continue reading Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya receives above 1 lakh visitors upto 30th September
India’s first indigenous Overhauser Magnetometer may show the way towards reducing costs of sensing experiments essential for geomagnetic sampling
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first indigenous Overhauser Magnetometer may show the way towards reducing costs of sensing experiments essential for geomagnetic sampling” published in PIB on 26th October 2022 What is the News? Indian scientists have developed an indigenous Overhauser(OVH) Magnetometer. What are Overhauser(OVH) Magnetometers? Overhauser(OVH) Magnetometers are used for… Continue reading India’s first indigenous Overhauser Magnetometer may show the way towards reducing costs of sensing experiments essential for geomagnetic sampling
Glaciers in the Alps are melting faster than ever — and 2022 was their worst summer yet
Source: The post is based on the article “Glaciers in the Alps are melting faster than ever — and 2022 was their worst summer yet” published in Down To Earth on 26th October 2022 What is the News? In 2022, glaciers in the Swiss Alps melted more than any other year on record. About the… Continue reading Glaciers in the Alps are melting faster than ever — and 2022 was their worst summer yet
States should have a uniform policy on law and order: Home Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “States should have a uniform policy on law and order: Home Minister” published in The Hindu on 27th October 2022 What is the News? The Union Home Minister addressed the inaugural session of the 2-day Chintan Shivir in Surajkund, Haryana. What are the key highlights of the… Continue reading States should have a uniform policy on law and order: Home Minister
CAQM holds review meetings to address stubble burning
Source: The post is based on the article “CAQM holds review meetings to address stubble burning” published in PIB on 26th October 2022 What is the News? The Commission for Air Quality Management(CAQM) has issued statutory directions for the implementation of state-specific action plans, following a spike in stubble burning in Punjab. What is Stubble… Continue reading CAQM holds review meetings to address stubble burning
Russia tells China, India Ukraine planning ‘dirty bomb’ attack
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia tells China, India Ukraine planning ‘dirty bomb’ attack” published in TOI on 26th October 2022 What is the News? Russia has delivered a letter to the United Nations claiming that Ukraine is preparing to detonate a dirty bomb on its territory. The allegations, however, have been… Continue reading Russia tells China, India Ukraine planning ‘dirty bomb’ attack
Balance required between people’s safety, animal rights: SC on stray dog menace
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Balance required between people’s safety, animal rights: SC on stray dog menace” published in Livemint on 10th September 2022. “Dog dilemma: Awareness key to curb stray dog menace, say experts after baby mauled in Noida” published in Indian Express on 18th October 2022. What is the News? While hearing about… Continue reading Balance required between people’s safety, animal rights: SC on stray dog menace
