Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Gallium Nitride Ecosystem Enabling Centre and Incubator(GEECI)?3 What is Gallium Nitride(GaN)?4 Applications of Gallium Nitride What is the News? The Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology has visited the Gallium Nitride Ecosystem Enabling Centre and Incubator(GEECI) facility at the prestigious Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bengaluru. What… Continue reading Union Minister reviews Gallium Nitride Technology center – GEECI, Bengaluru
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Explained: Why the Russia-Ukraine crisis may lead to a shortage in semiconductors
What is the News? The supply of semiconductors is being threatened once again by the Ukraine crisis. This is on account of the supply of two key raw materials — neon and palladium — that are at risk of being constrained. Why is there a shortage of semiconductors? Palladium and Neon are two resources that… Continue reading Explained: Why the Russia-Ukraine crisis may lead to a shortage in semiconductors
Project to link Tapi, Par, Narmada: Tribals in South Gujarat protest river-linking plan
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Par-Tapi-Narmada River Linking Project?3 What are the benefits of the Project?4 Why are Tribals opposing the Project? What is the News? Tribals in Gujarat have intensified their protest against the Par-Tapi-Narmada river linking project after it was mentioned in the budget speech (2022-23) of the Finance Minister.… Continue reading Project to link Tapi, Par, Narmada: Tribals in South Gujarat protest river-linking plan
Department of Pharmaceuticals releases Approach paper on ‘Draft National Medical Devices Policy 2022’ for consultation
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Medical Devices Sector?3 What is the Draft National Policy for the Medical Devices, 2022?4 Features of the Policy What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals has released “Draft National Policy for the Medical Devices, 2022”. What is the Medical Devices Sector? The medical device is a… Continue reading Department of Pharmaceuticals releases Approach paper on ‘Draft National Medical Devices Policy 2022’ for consultation
India used more coal power in 2021 than in 2020 which could delay its Climate goals-IEA
What is the news? According to a recent analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA) India’s coal based electricity generation has increased in 2021 than the previous year. This is going to increase further in future and will lead delay India’s efforts to reach its climate goals. Findings of the report India’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in… Continue reading India used more coal power in 2021 than in 2020 which could delay its Climate goals-IEA
Kudankulam Village Panchayat adopts resolution against AFR facility
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Away From Reactor(AFR) Facility?3 Why is the State Government and Village Panchayat opposing the facility?4 What are the Central Government’s arguments in favour of the facility? What is the News? Kudankulam Village Panchayat has passed a resolution against the construction of the ‘Away From Reactor (AFR) facility… Continue reading Kudankulam Village Panchayat adopts resolution against AFR facility
Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers releases guidelines for the scheme “Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI)”
What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has released the guidelines for the scheme “Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI)”. What is the Scheme for Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry(SPI)? Aim: To strengthen the existing infrastructure facilities in order to make India a global leader in the Pharma Sector. Components of… Continue reading Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers releases guidelines for the scheme “Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI)”
1954 Hague Convention and “Blue Shield” emblem: UN cultural agency moves to protect Ukraine’s heritage sites
What is the News? UNESCO is in contact with Ukrainian authorities to mark cultural sites and monuments with the distinctive “Blue Shield” emblem of the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict to avoid deliberate or accidental damages. What is the 1954 Hague Convention? The convention for… Continue reading 1954 Hague Convention and “Blue Shield” emblem: UN cultural agency moves to protect Ukraine’s heritage sites
“Species Richness” Survey: Migratory waterbirds: Encouraging trend of species diversity recorded
What is the News? Every year, the Wildlife Department of Punjab conducts a waterbirds census exercise in six major wetlands which include Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary, Ropar Conservation Reserve, Harike Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanjli Wetland, Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve and Ranjit Sagar Conservation Reserve. However, the census could not be done this year on account of dense fog… Continue reading “Species Richness” Survey: Migratory waterbirds: Encouraging trend of species diversity recorded
India – Canada to re-launch the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from the dialogue?2.1 India-Canada Trade3 What is the need for India to sign FTA with other countries? What is the News? India and Canada held the fifth Ministerial Dialogue on Trade & Investment(MDTI). The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister and Canada’s… Continue reading India – Canada to re-launch the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations
