What is the News? Russia has successfully tested its new Inter Continental Ballistic Missile(ICBM) named “Sarmat”. What is Sarmat? Sarmat is an Inter Continental Ballistic Missile(ICBM) developed by Russia. The missile has been nicknamed as “Satan II” by the West. Named After: It is named after nomadic tribes that roamed the steppes of present-day Southern… Continue reading Explained: What is Russia’s new nuclear missile Sarmat, capable of striking ‘anywhere in the world’?
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Prunus dinabandhuana: New plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’ found in Manipur
What is the News? Scientists from Manipur have found a new plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’. They have named the plant species as ‘Prunus dinabandhuana’ as a mark of respect and for the outstanding contributions of scientist Dr Dinabandhu Sahoo. What is Cherry Blossom? The Cherry Blossom or ‘Sakura’ is the national flower of Japan. India… Continue reading Prunus dinabandhuana: New plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’ found in Manipur
Expert body needed on Man-Animal Conflict: Panel
What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Forests and Climate Change has submitted its report on the proposed Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. The Bill seeks to amend the Wildlife Protection Act,1972. What are the suggestions given by the committee? Standing Committee of the State Board for Wild Life(SBWL) The Bill provides… Continue reading Expert body needed on Man-Animal Conflict: Panel
Genetically modified mosquitoes for controlling vector-borne diseases? Successful trial gives hope
What is the News? Oxitec, the UK-based company, has said that the first open-air study of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM) in the United States has yielded positive results. What are Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM)? These are the mosquitoes whose genome has been altered using recombinant DNA technology. Their genome is altered in a way to favour the… Continue reading Genetically modified mosquitoes for controlling vector-borne diseases? Successful trial gives hope
India’s first pure green hydrogen plant commissioned in Jorhat
What is the News? Oil India Limited(OIL) has commissioned India’s First pure Green Hydrogen pilot plant at its Jorhat Pump Station in Assam. About India’s First pure Green Hydrogen plant Located at: Jorhat Pump Station in Assam Process: The plant produces Green Hydrogen from the electricity generated by the existing 500kW Solar plant using a… Continue reading India’s first pure green hydrogen plant commissioned in Jorhat
Explained: How government procures wheat
What is the News? The procurement of wheat is underway in several states. Why does the Government procure Wheat? The Government policy of procurement of Food grains such as rice, wheat, and coarse grains has broad objectives of ensuring Minimum Support Price(MSP) to the farmers and availability of food grains to the weaker sections at… Continue reading Explained: How government procures wheat
What is the Blue Blob?
What is the News? According to a study, the Blue blob may have helped temporarily stall the melting of Arctic sea ice. However, the study has also stated that the effects of climate change will catch up to the massive ice chunks if temperatures are not kept in check. What is Blue Bob? It is… Continue reading What is the Blue Blob?
NITI Aayog Releases Draft Battery Swapping Policy for Stakeholder Comments
What is the News? Niti Aayog has released the Draft Battery Swapping Policy. What is battery swapping? Battery swapping is a mechanism that involves exchanging discharged batteries for charged ones. Battery swapping offers three key advantages relative to charging: It is time, space, and cost-efficient provided each swappable battery is actively used. What is the… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases Draft Battery Swapping Policy for Stakeholder Comments
India Post Payments Bank launches ‘Fincluvation’
What is the News? India Post Payments Bank(IPPB) has announced the launch of Fincluvation. What is Fincluvation? Fincluvation is a joint initiative to collaborate with the Fintech Startup community to co-create and innovate solutions for financial inclusion. Launched by: India Post Payments Bank(IPPB) and Department of Post(DoP). Tracks: Under the initiative, startups are encouraged to… Continue reading India Post Payments Bank launches ‘Fincluvation’
Explained: What are Digital Banking Units, and what services will they provide?
What is the News? The Finance Minister has reiterated her Budget announcement on setting up 75 digital banking units in 75 districts of the country this year. What are Digital Banking Units(DBU)? DBU is a specialized business unit of a bank that houses certain minimum digital banking products and services. A bank can offer specialized… Continue reading Explained: What are Digital Banking Units, and what services will they provide?
