Source: The post is based on the article “Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Telangana lead energy efficiency index 2021-22” published in Livemint on 12th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Power has released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22. What is the State Energy Efficiency Index(SEEI)? Developed by: Bureau of Energy… Continue reading State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI): Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Telangana lead energy efficiency index 2021-22
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS): New low-cost substrates can enhance sensitivity of analytical tools for detecting toxic pollutant
Source: The post is based on the article “New low-cost substrates can enhance sensitivity of analytical tools for detecting toxic pollutant” published in PIB on 11th April 2023 What is the News? Scientists have developed a new low-cost substrate that can increase the sensitivity of Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy(SERS). What is Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)? Surface-enhanced… Continue reading Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS): New low-cost substrates can enhance sensitivity of analytical tools for detecting toxic pollutant
Uranium 241: In pursuit of a ‘magic number’, physicists discover new uranium isotope
Source: The post is based on the article “In pursuit of a ‘magic number’, physicists discover new uranium isotope” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Uranium?3 What is Uranium 241?4 How was Uranium 241 found?5 What is the significance of the Uranium 241 finding?6 What are… Continue reading Uranium 241: In pursuit of a ‘magic number’, physicists discover new uranium isotope
NSE Indices rolls out India’s first REITs, InvITs index
Source: The post is based on the article “NSE Indices rolls out India’s first REITs, InvITs index” published in Livemint on 12th April 2023 What is the News? NSE Indices Ltd has launched the country’s first-ever Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts index—Nifty REITs and InvITs Index. The index aims to track the… Continue reading NSE Indices rolls out India’s first REITs, InvITs index
Space militarization: We are seeing militarisation of space, steady progress towards weaponization: CDS
Source: The post is based on the article “We are seeing militarisation of space, steady progress towards weaponization: CDS” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is space militarization?3 What are steps taken by the UN to prevent space militarization?4 What are the steps taken by India to… Continue reading Space militarization: We are seeing militarisation of space, steady progress towards weaponization: CDS
New Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Monsoon Session
Source: The post is based on the article “New Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Monsoon Session” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has told the Supreme Court that the new Data Protection Bill will be introduced in the monsoon session of Parliament. What is… Continue reading New Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Monsoon Session
The 17th Lok Sabha is likely to be the shortest since 1952
Source: The post is based on the article “The 17th Lok Sabha is likely to be the shortest since 1952” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How much has the 17th Lok Sabha functioned so far?3 About the Latest Budget session of the 17th Lok Sabha4 Debates in… Continue reading The 17th Lok Sabha is likely to be the shortest since 1952
Building safeguards – Misuse of detention power renders need to stick to procedure paramount
Source: The post is based on the article “Building safeguards – Misuse of detention power renders need to stick to procedure paramount” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.. Relevance: About preventive detention cases. News:… Continue reading Building safeguards – Misuse of detention power renders need to stick to procedure paramount
Celebrate the rise in tiger population, but look beyond the numbers
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View: Celebrate the rise in tiger population, but look beyond the numbers” published in the Indian Express on 12th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About tiger population. News: Recently, the government released the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census. Based on the survey,… Continue reading Celebrate the rise in tiger population, but look beyond the numbers
China renaming places: Beijing’s posture on Arunachal Pradesh borders on intimidation
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Build The Answer – Ladakh or Arunachal, India’s counter to China’s border tactics must be via capability enhancement” published in The Times of India on 12th April 2023. “Express View: Beijing’s posture on Arunachal Pradesh borders on intimidation” published in the Indian Express on 12th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: India… Continue reading China renaming places: Beijing’s posture on Arunachal Pradesh borders on intimidation
