Source: The post is based on the article “Why Japan has ‘declared war’ on floppy disks (what’s that?)” published in Indian Express on 7th September 2022 What is the News? Japan’s Digital Ministry has announced that it will finally do away with floppy disks and other outdated technology in a bid to modernize its bureaucracy.… Continue reading Why Japan has ‘declared war’ on floppy disks (what’s that?)
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Delhi: How national clean air plan has failed to make a dent
Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi: How national clean air plan has failed to make a dent” published in TOI on 7th September 2022 What is the News? An analysis by the Center for Science and Environment(CSE) has found that there is barely any difference in trends in particulate matter pollution (PM2.5)… Continue reading Delhi: How national clean air plan has failed to make a dent
Difficult to implement, what is the idea of climate reparation?
Source: The post is based on the article “Difficult to implement, what is the idea of climate reparation?” published in Indian Express on 6th September 2022 What is the News? Pakistan has been facing the worst flooding disaster in its history. Due to this, Pakistan has been demanding Climate Reparations or compensation from the rich… Continue reading Difficult to implement, what is the idea of climate reparation?
India-Bangla trade, now set for CEPA boost
Source: The post is based on the article “India-Bangla trade, now set for CEPA boost” published in Indian Express on 7th September 2022 What is the News? India and Bangladesh will soon commence negotiations on a Bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement(CEPA). What is the current bilateral trade between India and Bangladesh? In 2021-22, Bangladesh has… Continue reading India-Bangla trade, now set for CEPA boost
Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST): Launching of a new I-STEM initiative
Source: The post is based on the article “Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST): Launching of a new I-STEM initiative” published in PIB on 6th September 2022 What is the News? On Teachers Day, the Government of India has launched the Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST) Initiative. What is the Women in… Continue reading Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST): Launching of a new I-STEM initiative
‘Creative economy accounted for $121 billion of exports in 2019’
Source: The post is based on the article “Creative economy accounted for $121 billion of exports in 2019” published in PIB on 3rd September 2022 What is the News? Exim Bank has released its first of its kind study titled ‘Reflection & Development of India’s Creative Economy’. The study analyzed seven different creative segments such… Continue reading ‘Creative economy accounted for $121 billion of exports in 2019’
BPaL: Trial confirms a new therapy regime can work for drug-resistant TB
Source: The post is based on the article “Trial confirms a new therapy regime can work for drug-resistant TB” published in Indian Express on 2nd September 2022 What is the News? A short treatment regimen of six months called BPaL has shown favourable outcomes in highly drug-resistant tuberculosis patients. What is BPaL? Developed by: TB… Continue reading BPaL: Trial confirms a new therapy regime can work for drug-resistant TB
Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine: How ICAR’s new vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing India’s cattle, will work
Source: The post is based on the article “How ICAR’s new vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing India’s cattle, will work” published in Indian Express on 4th September 2022 What is the News? Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is aiming to commercially launch the “Lumpi-ProVacInd” Vaccine. What is Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine? It… Continue reading Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine: How ICAR’s new vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing India’s cattle, will work
What is kurki, and why is it a big issue in Punjab?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is kurki, and why is it a big issue in Punjab?” published in Indian Express on 5th September 2022 What is the News? A farmer in Punjab died by suicide. He had been sitting on a dharna outside the District Collector’s office against kurki orders for… Continue reading What is kurki, and why is it a big issue in Punjab?
Blue Energy Motors unveils India’s first LNG-fuelled green truck near Pune
Source: The post is based on the article “Blue Energy Motors unveils India’s first LNG-fuelled green truck near Pune” published in PIB on 5th September 2022 What is the News? Blue Energy Motors has launched India’s first Liquified Natural Gas(LNG) fuelled green truck manufacturing facility at Chakan in Pune. How do Liquified Natural Gas(LNG) trucks… Continue reading Blue Energy Motors unveils India’s first LNG-fuelled green truck near Pune
