A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline

Source: The post is based on the article “A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline” published in the Business Standard on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Awareness in the field of biotechnology. Relevance: About GM pest-resistant cotton. News: Recently, Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) for bio-safety field trials has approved the new genetically… Continue reading A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline

Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi” published in the PIB on 28th February 2023. What is the News? On the occasion of “National Science Day”, the government has launched VAIBHAV Fellowship scheme for the Indian… Continue reading Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

MeitY launches Grievance Appellate Committee which will investigate users’ plaints about content in social media

Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY launches Grievance Appellate Committee which will investigate users’ plaints about content in social media” published in PIB on 29th February 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology has launched the Grievance Appellate Committee(GAC). What is the Grievance Appellate Committee(GAC)?… Continue reading MeitY launches Grievance Appellate Committee which will investigate users’ plaints about content in social media

Show mature statesmanship, Supreme Court tells Governors, Chief Ministers

Source: The post is based on the article “Show mature statesmanship, Supreme Court tells Governors, Chief Ministers” published in The Hindu on 1st March, 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case about?3 Can the Governor refuse to summon the assembly?4 What were the observations made by the Supreme Court? What is the… Continue reading Show mature statesmanship, Supreme Court tells Governors, Chief Ministers

ISRO successful in key test for India’s third moon mission

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successful in key test for India’s third moon mission” published in The Hindu on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot test of the CE-20 cryogenic engine that will power the Cryogenic Upper Stage of… Continue reading ISRO successful in key test for India’s third moon mission

Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power

Source: The post is based on the article “Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power” published in Indian Express on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis(IEEFA) along with EMBER has released a report — ‘Indian States Energy Transition’. What is the purpose of… Continue reading Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power

Legislator facing disqualification can’t attend floor test: Supreme Court

Source: The post is based on the article “Legislator facing disqualification can’t attend floor test: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 29th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Anti Defection Law?3 What is the Floor Test?4 What does the Constitution say on the role of the Governor in calling the Floor… Continue reading Legislator facing disqualification can’t attend floor test: Supreme Court

Explained | RBI’s new pilot project on coin vending machine

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | RBI’s new pilot project on coin vending machine” published in The Hindu on 29th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a QR-code based coin vending machine(QCVM)?3 Where will it be launched?4 Are coins significant for our economy? What is the News? The… Continue reading Explained | RBI’s new pilot project on coin vending machine

Proton beam therapy out of reach for many with cancer

Source: The post is based on the article “Proton beam therapy out of reach for many with cancer” published in The Hindu on 29th February 2023 What is the News? Cancer patients in India face twin challenges when it comes to accessing proton beam therapy (PBT): insufficient number of facilities offering the treatment and cost… Continue reading Proton beam therapy out of reach for many with cancer

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