Source: The post is based on the article “Value of fake notes in banking system recorded over 80% decline from 2016-17 to 2021-22: Union Minister” published in The Hindu on 8th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Finance Minister has informed the Lok Sabha about the Counterfeit Currency in the Banking System. What… Continue reading Value of fake notes in banking system recorded over 80% decline from 2016-17 to 2021-22: Union Minister
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‘Ocean thermal energy conversion plant coming up in Lakshadweep’
Source: The post is based on the article “Ocean thermal energy conversion plant coming up in Lakshadweep” published in Down to Earth on 8th August 2022. What is the News? The National Institute of Ocean Technology, an autonomous institute under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is establishing an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion(OTEC) plant… Continue reading ‘Ocean thermal energy conversion plant coming up in Lakshadweep’
Explained: Electricity Bill – promise, problems
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Electricity Bill – promise, problems” published in Indian Express on 10th August 2022. Present Status: Introduced in Lok Sabha and referred to the parliamentary standing committee What is the News? The government has tabled the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 in the Lok Sabha soon after which… Continue reading Explained: Electricity Bill – promise, problems
Study of rock agama gives insights into urbanization, conservation
Source: The post is based on the article “Study of rock agama gives insights into urbanization, conservation” published in The Hindu on 6th August 2022. What is the News? A study was carried out by researchers from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru to understand where the Peninsular Rock Agama reside in and around Bengaluru… Continue reading Study of rock agama gives insights into urbanization, conservation
Union Agriculture Minister lays the foundation stone for Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Agriculture Minister lays the foundation stone for Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables” published in PIB on 8th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has laid the foundation stone of the Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables in… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister lays the foundation stone for Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables
What is an IMEI number, how can police use it in cases of mobile phone theft?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is an IMEI number, how can police use it in cases of mobile phone theft?” published in Indian Express on 8th August 2022. What is the News? Due to rising cases of mobile phone snatching in Delhi, the Delhi Police is now planning to work with… Continue reading What is an IMEI number, how can police use it in cases of mobile phone theft?
Ex Vajra Prahar: India, US joint special forces exercise begins in Himachal’s Bakloh
Source: The post is based on the article “Ex Vajra Prahar: India, US joint special forces exercise begins in Himachal’s Bakloh” published in PIB on 8th August 2022. What is the News? The 13th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Ex Vajra Prahar 2022” commenced at the Special Forces Training School(SFTS), Bakloh in… Continue reading Ex Vajra Prahar: India, US joint special forces exercise begins in Himachal’s Bakloh
MoHUA constitutes committee to identify and designate institutions as Centres of Excellence
Source: The post is based on the article “MoHUA constitutes committee to identify and designate institutions as Centres of Excellence” published in PIB on 8th August 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has constituted a committee to identify and designate institutions as Centres of Excellence. Why is this… Continue reading MoHUA constitutes committee to identify and designate institutions as Centres of Excellence
Deciphering of physical characteristics of a rare class of supernovae hint towards advanced stage of evolution of special class of very hot & massive stars
Source: The post is based on the article “Deciphering of physical characteristics of a rare class of supernovae hint towards advanced stage of evolution of special class of very hot & massive stars” published in PIB on 8th August 2022. What is the News? A team of scientists has deciphered the physical characteristics of a… Continue reading Deciphering of physical characteristics of a rare class of supernovae hint towards advanced stage of evolution of special class of very hot & massive stars
Researchers identify fungus for pyrene remediation
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers identify fungus for pyrene remediation” published in Down To Earth on 1st August 2022. What is the News? Researchers at the CSIR have identified a fungus capable of removing toxic and carcinogenic Pyrene or Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons(PAHs) from the environment. What is Pyrene? Pyrene is a… Continue reading Researchers identify fungus for pyrene remediation
