What is the News? Scientists have developed a new biomaterial that can be used to disinfect wounds and hastens the process of healing. What is Biomaterial? A biomaterial is a substance that has been engineered to interact with biological systems for a medical purpose, either a therapeutic or a diagnostic one. What type of Biomaterial… Continue reading Biomaterial from fungal extract helps heal wounds
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India’s 52nd tiger reserve, Ramgarh Vishdhari notified
What is the News? Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary was notified as a tiger reserve after a nod by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEF&CC). Note: Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary will be India’s 52nd tiger reserve and Rajasthan’s fourth after Ranthambore, Sariska and Mukundra. What is Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary? Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife… Continue reading India’s 52nd tiger reserve, Ramgarh Vishdhari notified
Report flags risk of fortified rice for some
What is the News? Activists have said that the distribution of iron-fortified rice through government schemes to curb anemia must be stopped in States like Jharkhand. What is fortified rice? One kilogram each of iron powder, vitamin B12 and folic acid are added to a quintal of powdered rice, reconstituted into small rice-grain shaped pellets… Continue reading Report flags risk of fortified rice for some
LAUNCH OF INS SURAT & INS UDAYGIRI
What is the News? Defence Minister will be launching two frontline warships of the Indian Navy INS Surat and INS Udaygiri at Mazgaon Docks Limited, Mumbai. What is INS Surat? INS Surat is the fourth ship of Project 15B Destroyers. Note: Project 15B class of ships are the next generation stealth guided-missile destroyers of the… Continue reading LAUNCH OF INS SURAT & INS UDAYGIRI
Cryptos can lead to dollarisation of economy: RBI officials to parliamentary panel
What is the News? Officials from the Reserve Bank of India told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance that cryptocurrencies can lead to the “dollarisation” of a part of the economy. What is Dollarisation? Dollarisation is a form of currency substitution where dollars are used in addition to or instead of the local currency of… Continue reading Cryptos can lead to dollarisation of economy: RBI officials to parliamentary panel
India hosts SCO-RATS Meet
What is the news? India hosts SCO-RATS (Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Regional Anti Terror Structure) meet. The meeting discussed boosting cooperation in combating various regional security challenges. More about the present SCO-RATS meet Officials from China, Pakistan, Russia, and other members of SCO participated in the meeting. India assumed the chairmanship of the Council of Regional Anti-Terrorist… Continue reading India hosts SCO-RATS Meet
Amalthea: Jupiter’s unusual inner moon
What is the News? According to recent findings, Amalthea appears to radiate out more heat than it receives from the sun, which NASA suggests may be due to Jupiter’s magnetic field or tidal stresses. What is Amalthea? The moon Amalthea is one of Jupiter’s 53 named satellites. It was the first to be discovered after… Continue reading Amalthea: Jupiter’s unusual inner moon
Indian company produces tactical battery for battlefield conditions
What is the News? A Bengaluru-based Startup has developed a tactical battery called ‘Pravaig Field Pack’. It is planning to sell this to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s(NATO) forces in Europe. What is Pravaig Field Pack? Pravaig Field Pack is a portable heavy-duty power bank battery. Purpose: It can be used to energize military personnel… Continue reading Indian company produces tactical battery for battlefield conditions
Cruise Tourism in India has potential to grow 10 fold says Shipping Minister
What is the News? The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways has said that the Indian cruise market has the potential to grow 10-fold over the next decade. What is Cruise Tourism? Cruise tourism can be defined as a luxurious form of travelling, involving an all-inclusive holiday on a cruise ship with a set… Continue reading Cruise Tourism in India has potential to grow 10 fold says Shipping Minister
Centre relaxes procurement norms for shrivelled, broken wheat grains
What is the News? The Government of India has announced relaxations for the procurement of shrunken and shrivelled grains in Punjab and Haryana. What is the issue? Due to extreme heatwaves in the northern part of the country in March, the grain quality suffers so much that the percentage of shrivelled (to become smaller, especially… Continue reading Centre relaxes procurement norms for shrivelled, broken wheat grains
