What is the News? According to the study published in the journal, the share of non-CO2 pollutants contributing to global warming is almost as much as carbon dioxide. What is the potential of non-CO2 pollutants on Climate Change? IPCC Working Group reports have shown that the contribution of CO2 and non-CO2 greenhouse gases to global… Continue reading Share of non-CO2 pollutants contributing to global warming almost as much as carbon dioxide: Study
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India’s GDP to take a big hit due to pandemic-linked learning losses for students: ADB study
What is the News? A new working paper named ‘Potential Economic Impact of COVID-19 related School Closures’ has been published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) What are the key findings of the paper? Economies with a significant population of schoolchildren and college-going youth in rural areas and in the poorest and second wealth quintile… Continue reading India’s GDP to take a big hit due to pandemic-linked learning losses for students: ADB study
Green hydrogen: Fuel of the future?
What is the News? At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, India has said that India will emerge as the leader of green hydrogen by taking advantage of the current energy crisis across the globe. Note: Recently, Oil India Limited (OIL) commissioned India’s first 99.99% pure green hydrogen plant in eastern Assam’s Jorhat. What… Continue reading Green hydrogen: Fuel of the future?
Supreme Court recognises sex work as a ‘profession
What is the News? After invoking special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has recognised sex work as a “profession”. Thus, the practitioners are entitled to dignity and equal protection under the law. What are the key highlights of the Supreme Court’s direction? Every individual in this country has a right… Continue reading Supreme Court recognises sex work as a ‘profession
Power Ministry working on a scheme to liquidate the past dues of Discoms
What is the News? The Ministry of Power is working on a scheme to mitigate the financial woes of the Distribution Companies (Discoms) that are unable to pay their dues. What is the need for a new scheme for Discoms? Delay of payments by a Discom to a generating company adversely affects the cash… Continue reading Power Ministry working on a scheme to liquidate the past dues of Discoms
Qutub Minar not a place of worship: ASI
What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India has submitted a report in a Delhi court stating the Qutub Minar complex is not a place of worship and its character cannot be changed now. What is the case? A plea has been filed in court claiming that 27 temples were demolished to build the Quwwat-ul-Islam… Continue reading Qutub Minar not a place of worship: ASI
Explained: Who was Prithviraj Chauhan, the fearless hero of folk legend?
What is the News? There is controversy around a new film called ‘Prithviraj’. As both the Gujjar and Rajput communities of Rajasthan laying claim over the 12th-century king. Who is Prithviraj Chauhan? He belonged to the Chauhan or Chahamana dynasty of Ajmer which emerged after the decline of the Pratihara empire in the 11th century… Continue reading Explained: Who was Prithviraj Chauhan, the fearless hero of folk legend?
Indian Navy – Bangladesh Navy Bilateral EX Bongosagar Commences
What is the News? The third edition of Indian Navy (IN) – Bangladesh Navy (BN) Bilateral Exercise ‘Bongosagar’ commenced at Port Mongla, Bangladesh. What is Excercise Bonosagar? Aim: To develop a high degree of interoperability and joint operational skills through the conduct of a wide spectrum of maritime exercises and operations between the two navies.… Continue reading Indian Navy – Bangladesh Navy Bilateral EX Bongosagar Commences
Ministry of Education releases National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 report
What is the News? The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education released the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 report. What is the National Achievement Survey? Read here: National Achievement Survey 2021 What are the findings of NAS? Higher the classes lower their achievements: The survey found that the learning levels (achievements) of… Continue reading Ministry of Education releases National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 report
PARAM PORUL Supercomputer inaugurated at NIT, Tiruchirappalli
What is the News? PARAM PORUL, a state-of-the-art Supercomputer was inaugurated at NIT Tiruchirappalli dedicated to the nation under National Supercomputing Mission (NSM). What are the specifications of PARAM PORUL? PARAM PORUL supercomputing facility is established under Phase 2 of the NSM with 838 TeraFlops Supercomputing Facility. The majority of the components used to build… Continue reading PARAM PORUL Supercomputer inaugurated at NIT, Tiruchirappalli
