What is the News? The Union Minister has said that India will soon come out with a policy for the next generation of battery technologies for Electric Vehicles(EVs). What will be the focus of the upcoming Policy? The policy will look for alternative battery technologies for electric vehicles like metal-ion, metal-air, hydrogen fuel cells to… Continue reading India to formulate policy for “new battery technologies for EVs”
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Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Germany and Russia
What is the News? In a development that could increase tensions between Russia and the US, Russian energy major Gazprom has said that it has resumed building the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Nord Stream 2 Pipeline: It is a 1,200km-long offshore natural gas pipeline being constructed from Russia to Germany across the Baltic Sea. The… Continue reading Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Germany and Russia
Self-regulatory toolkit by OTTs for implementation of Self Regulation Codes, 2020
What is the News? 17 Over-the-Top (OTT) Platforms have adopted a “toolkit” for effective implementation of the self-regulation code of 2020. The toolkit will be effective from February 10, 2021. What are OTT platforms? It is a streaming media service offered directly to viewers via the Internet. Examples include Netflix, Amazon’s Prime Video, Hotstar, and… Continue reading Self-regulatory toolkit by OTTs for implementation of Self Regulation Codes, 2020
Zolgensma Gene therapy for “Spinal Muscular Atrophy disease”
What is the News? The Government of India has decided to waive off some GST amount against the import of gene therapy — Zolgensma. This therapy is required to treat a child who is suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Spinal Muscular Atrophy Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare genetic disease. The person suffering from this… Continue reading Zolgensma Gene therapy for “Spinal Muscular Atrophy disease”
2nd Phase of the “Vigyan Jyoti Programme”
What is the News? The second phase of Vigyan Jyoti programme commenced on the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, 2021. Vigyan Jyoti Programme: It was launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) in December 2019. Aim: It aims to create a level-playing field for the… Continue reading 2nd Phase of the “Vigyan Jyoti Programme”
Indian Navy’s combat-readiness exercise “Tropex-21”
What is the News? TROPEX 21 is currently underway in Indian Ocean Region(IOR). It is the Indian Navy’s largest biennial Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise. Exercise TROPEX: It is an inter-service military exercise. It involves the participation of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard. Aim: To test the combat readiness of the… Continue reading Indian Navy’s combat-readiness exercise “Tropex-21”
India, Afghanistan agreement to build “Shahtoot Dam” in Kabul
What is the News? India and Afghanistan have signed an agreement to build the Shahtoot Dam in the Afghan capital. Shahtoot Dam: It is a proposed dam in the Kabul river basin. It is one of the five river basins in Afghanistan. Purpose: The dam will provide drinking, irrigation, and Environmental water for Kabul province.… Continue reading India, Afghanistan agreement to build “Shahtoot Dam” in Kabul
Low conviction rate under “Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act” (UAPA)
What is the news? Union Home Ministry has informed Rajya Sabha about the cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Sedition(Section-124A). Cases under UAPA: Between 2016 and 2019, the total number of the persons arrested and convicted in the country under UAPA were 5,922 and 132 respectively. This means only 2.2 % of… Continue reading Low conviction rate under “Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act” (UAPA)
“Foundational Abilities” of children lost due to closure of schools
What is the News? Azim Premji University(APU) has released a study titled “loss of learning during COVID Pandemic”. About the study: Focus: The study looked at the impacts of the closure of schools during COVID, on the students. It especially focussed on the students from lower classes. Coverage: The study was conducted on primary school… Continue reading “Foundational Abilities” of children lost due to closure of schools
US decides to rejoin “UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)”
What is the News? The US President has decided to rejoin the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The moves come after the former US President had withdrawn from the global body three years ago. Facts: United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) The UNHRC is a United Nations body established in 2006. It replaced the… Continue reading US decides to rejoin “UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)”
