Context: A series of positive developments in Sri Lanka have triggered hopes that it’ll eventually see through one of the worst economic crisis that it’s going through right now. What are the positive developments? On the political front, 17 new ministerial appointments were initiated by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, suggesting an end to the political logjam.… Continue reading Not just dollars: Sri Lanka needs deep economic reforms to dig its way out of the crisis
Prunus dinabandhuana: New plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’ found in Manipur
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Cherry Blossom?3 About Prunus dinabandhuana4 Why was this plant species named after Scientist Dr Dinabandhu Sahoo? 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… Continue reading Prunus dinabandhuana: New plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’ found in Manipur
Expert body needed on Man-Animal Conflict: Panel
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the suggestions given by the committee?3 Standing Committee of the State Board for Wild Life(SBWL) 4 On Human-Animal Conflict 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… Continue reading Expert body needed on Man-Animal Conflict: Panel
Genetically modified mosquitoes for controlling vector-borne diseases? Successful trial gives hope
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM)?3 Why were Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM) developed?4 How are GM mosquitoes produced and used to control Ae. aegypti mosquitoes?5 What are the concerns regarding this method? What is the News? Oxitec, the UK-based company, has said that the first open-air study of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM) in… Continue reading Genetically modified mosquitoes for controlling vector-borne diseases? Successful trial gives hope
India’s first pure green hydrogen plant commissioned in Jorhat
Contents1 What is the News?2 About India’s First pure Green Hydrogen plant3 What is Green Hydrogen?4 What is the importance of Anion Exchange Membrane(AEM) Technology? 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… Continue reading India’s first pure green hydrogen plant commissioned in Jorhat
Explained: How government procures wheat
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why does the Government procure Wheat?3 How is the procurement of wheat carried out?4 What is the price the government pays? 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… 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
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is battery swapping?3 What is the purpose of the Draft Battery Swapping Policy?4 What are the proposals for the Draft Battery Swapping Policy? 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… 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’
[Kurukshetra April Summary] Rural Women: Integral for Atmanirbhar Bharat – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the current status of Rural Women?3 Why is the need to focus on the empowerment of Rural Women?4 What are the major challenges faced by Rural Women?5 What steps have been taken by the government for empowerment of Rural Women?6 What more should be done?7 Conclusion Introduction… Continue reading [Kurukshetra April Summary] Rural Women: Integral for Atmanirbhar Bharat – Explained, pointwise
