EIA rules amended: projects near LoC, those of strategic value won’t need green nod

Source: The post is based on the article “EIA rules amended: projects near LoC, those of strategic value won’t need green nod” published in Indian Express on 20th July 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has notified amendments to the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Rules, making several exemptions… Continue reading EIA rules amended: projects near LoC, those of strategic value won’t need green nod

Blockchains can cut both ways in their impact on global warming

Source: The post is based on an article “Blockchains can cut both ways in their impact on global warming” published in the Live Mint on 21st July 2022.  Syllabus: GS 3 Environment and Ecology  Relevance: Role of Blockchain in the global warming  News: Recently, the Centre for Alternative Finance at the University of Cambridge has… Continue reading Blockchains can cut both ways in their impact on global warming

Recent Supreme Court judgment on IBC may weaken insolvency regime

Source: The post is based on an article “Recent Supreme Court judgment on IBC may weaken insolvency regime” published in the Indian Express on 22nd July 2022.  Syllabus: GS 3 Issues and Challenges pertaining to growth and development of Indian Economy; Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on… Continue reading Recent Supreme Court judgment on IBC may weaken insolvency regime

How To End The Jail Mania? – On Bail system of India

Source: The post is based on an article “How to end the jail mania?” published in The Times of India on 22nd July 2022.  Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India  Relevance: Fundamental Rights  News; Recently, questions have been raised by the Chief Justice of India and the Supreme Court on the… Continue reading How To End The Jail Mania? – On Bail system of India

Explained: What is aneurysms and how do they affect blood vessels?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is aneurysms and how do they affect blood vessels?” published in Indian Express on 22nd July 2022. What is the News? An actress recently disclosed that she had suffered two brain aneurysms while filming for the Game of Thrones series. What is Aneurysm? An aneurysm… Continue reading Explained: What is aneurysms and how do they affect blood vessels?

Union Minister says, Department of Science and Technology(DST) is implementing Cognitive Science Research Initiative(CSRI)

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says, Department of Science and Technology(DST) is implementing Cognitive Science Research Initiative(CSRI)” published in PIB on 21st July 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has informed Lok Sabha about the Cognitive Science Research Initiative(CSRI). What is Cognitive Science? Cognitive… Continue reading Union Minister says, Department of Science and Technology(DST) is implementing Cognitive Science Research Initiative(CSRI)

Can synthetic biology offer solutions to environmental challenges?

Source: The post is based on the article “Can synthetic biology offer solutions to environmental challenges?” published in Down To Earth on 12th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Synthetic Biology?3 How can synthetic biology be used ​​to preserve biodiversity and restore the natural ecosystem?4 What are the concerns associated with misuse… Continue reading Can synthetic biology offer solutions to environmental challenges?

Low-temperature thermal desalination(LTTD): Indigenous technology for conversion of sea water to potable wate

Source: The post is based on the article “Low-temperature thermal desalination(LTTD): Indigenous technology for conversion of sea water to potable water” published in PIB on 21st July 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES) through its autonomous Institute National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has developed and demonstrated Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD)… Continue reading Low-temperature thermal desalination(LTTD): Indigenous technology for conversion of sea water to potable wate

Karnataka, Manipur and Chandigarh Top NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index 2021

Source: The post is based on the article “Karnataka, Manipur and Chandigarh Top NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index 2021” published in PIB on 21st July 2022. What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the India Innovation Index 2021. What is the India Innovation Index? Prepared by: NITI Aayog and the Institute for Competitiveness. Purpose:… Continue reading Karnataka, Manipur and Chandigarh Top NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index 2021

COP 26 President and NITI Aayog launch initiatives to boost electric mobility and promote battery reuse and recycling market in India

Source: The post is based on the article “COP 26 President and NITI Aayog launch initiatives to boost electric mobility and promote battery reuse and recycling market in India” published in PIB on 21st July 2022. What is the News? During the visit of COP 26 President to India, NITI Aayog has launched two significant… Continue reading COP 26 President and NITI Aayog launch initiatives to boost electric mobility and promote battery reuse and recycling market in India

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