Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are critical minerals, the centerpiece of a new India-Australia collaboration?” published in Indian Express on 5th July 2022. What is the News? India and Australia have decided to strengthen their partnership in the field of projects and supply chains for critical minerals. As part of… Continue reading Explained: What are critical minerals, the centerpiece of a new India-Australia collaboration?
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Rapidly charging E-cycle developed with Na-ion batteries and supercapacitors
Source: The post is based on the article “Rapidly charging E-cycle developed with Na-ion batteries and supercapacitors” published in PIB on 6th July 2022. What is the News? Scientists have developed low-cost, rapidly charging sodium-ion-based batteries and supercapacitors and integrated them into e-cycles. This move is expected to reduce the cost of e-cycles significantly. About… Continue reading Rapidly charging E-cycle developed with Na-ion batteries and supercapacitors
10 years since ‘god particle’: How the world of physics has evolved
Source: The post is based on the article “10 years since ‘god particle’: How the world of physics has evolved” published in Down To Earth on 6th July 2022. What is the News? The Large Hadron Collider was successfully relaunched for the third time — 10 years after it enabled scientists to find the elusive… Continue reading 10 years since ‘god particle’: How the world of physics has evolved
Understanding the all-time high in India’s trade deficit
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding the all-time high in India’s trade deficit” published in The Hindu on 7th July 2022. What is the News? A surge in imports combined with slow growth in exports has pushed India’s merchandise trade deficit to a record high of $25.6 billion in June. What is… Continue reading Understanding the all-time high in India’s trade deficit
Heavy rainfall due to climate change increasing landslides, say experts
Source: The post is based on the article “Heavy rainfall due to climate change increasing landslides, say experts” published in Down To Earth on 6th July 2022. What is the News? According to researchers, climate change is triggering heavy rainfall leading to more landslides across the world. What is the link between Climate Change and… Continue reading Heavy rainfall due to climate change increasing landslides, say experts
Explained: Why Twitter has moved court against govt’s content-blocking orders
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why Twitter has moved court against govt’s content-blocking orders” published in Indian Express on 6th July 2022. What is the News? Twitter has initiated legal action against the Government of India’s order to take down certain content posted on the Twitter platform issued under Section 69… Continue reading Explained: Why Twitter has moved court against govt’s content-blocking orders
Centre considers releasing GatiShaakti master plan in public domain
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre considers releasing GatiShaakti master plan in public domain” published in Business Standard on 7th July 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has said that the Centre is considering releasing the GatiShakti national master plan in the public domain. At present, only… Continue reading Centre considers releasing GatiShaakti master plan in public domain
Varroa Mite: Explained: Why Australia has killed millions of bees to save its honey industry
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why Australia has killed millions of bees to save its honey industry” published in Indian Express on 7th July 2022. What is the News? Australian authorities have killed millions of honeybees over the past two weeks in an effort to stop a potentially catastrophic parasite plague… Continue reading Varroa Mite: Explained: Why Australia has killed millions of bees to save its honey industry
NMA chairman submits report to Culture Minister on declaring Mangarh hillock in Rajasthan as a monument of National Importance as tribute to 1500 Bhil tribal freedom fighters
Source: The post is based on the article “NMA chairman submits report to Culture Minister on declaring Mangarh hillock in Rajasthan as a monument of National Importance as tribute to 1500 Bhil tribal freedom fighters” published in PIB on 6th July 2022. What is the News? National Monuments Authority(NMA) Chairman has submitted a report to… Continue reading NMA chairman submits report to Culture Minister on declaring Mangarh hillock in Rajasthan as a monument of National Importance as tribute to 1500 Bhil tribal freedom fighters
States Startup Ranking 2021: Results of Ranking of States on support to Start-up Ecosystems declared
Source: The post is based on the article “States Startup Ranking 2021: Results of Ranking of States Exercise 2021 on support to Start-up Ecosystems declared” published in PIB on 4th July 2022. What is the News? The 3rd edition of the State Startup Ranking was released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. What is… Continue reading States Startup Ranking 2021: Results of Ranking of States on support to Start-up Ecosystems declared
