Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says, Department of Science and Technology(DST) is implementing Cognitive Science Research Initiative(CSRI)” published in PIB on 21st July 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has informed Lok Sabha about the Cognitive Science Research Initiative(CSRI). What is Cognitive Science? Cognitive… Continue reading Union Minister says, Department of Science and Technology(DST) is implementing Cognitive Science Research Initiative(CSRI)
Can synthetic biology offer solutions to environmental challenges?
Source: The post is based on the article “Can synthetic biology offer solutions to environmental challenges?” published in Down To Earth on 12th July 2022. What is the News? As per study by the USA, due to climate change one-third of all animal and plant species on the planet could face extinction by 2070. Environmentalists… Continue reading Can synthetic biology offer solutions to environmental challenges?
Low-temperature thermal desalination(LTTD): Indigenous technology for conversion of sea water to potable wate
Source: The post is based on the article “Low-temperature thermal desalination(LTTD): Indigenous technology for conversion of sea water to potable water” published in PIB on 21st July 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES) through its autonomous Institute National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has developed and demonstrated Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD)… Continue reading Low-temperature thermal desalination(LTTD): Indigenous technology for conversion of sea water to potable wate
Karnataka, Manipur and Chandigarh Top NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index 2021
Source: The post is based on the article “Karnataka, Manipur and Chandigarh Top NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index 2021” published in PIB on 21st July 2022. What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the India Innovation Index 2021. What is the India Innovation Index? Prepared by: NITI Aayog and the Institute for Competitiveness. Purpose:… Continue reading Karnataka, Manipur and Chandigarh Top NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index 2021
[Yojana July Summary] Policies on Scheduled Tribes – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction At the time of Independence, the framers of the Constitution noted that certain tribal communities in India were suffering from extreme social, educational and economic backwardness. The backwardness was on account of the primitive agricultural practices, lack of infrastructure facilities and geographical isolation. In order to uplift such communities, robust… Continue reading [Yojana July Summary] Policies on Scheduled Tribes – Explained, pointwise
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2022 – 2nd week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – July 2022 – Second week Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily current affairs.… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2022 – 2nd week
COP 26 President and NITI Aayog launch initiatives to boost electric mobility and promote battery reuse and recycling market in India
Source: The post is based on the article “COP 26 President and NITI Aayog launch initiatives to boost electric mobility and promote battery reuse and recycling market in India” published in PIB on 21st July 2022. What is the News? During the visit of COP 26 President to India, NITI Aayog has launched two significant… Continue reading COP 26 President and NITI Aayog launch initiatives to boost electric mobility and promote battery reuse and recycling market in India
PM’s ‘revdi’ remark: We need to disentangle good subsidies from bad
Source: This post is based on the article “PM’s ‘revdi’ remark: We need to disentangle good subsidies from bad” published in the Indian Express on 22nd July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: India’s subsidy burden. News: Recently,… Continue reading PM’s ‘revdi’ remark: We need to disentangle good subsidies from bad
Why a ban on single-use plastics won’t help
Source: This post is based on the article “Why a ban on single-use plastics won’t help” published in the Indian Express on 22nd July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: To understand the challenges associated with the Single-use plastic ban. News: India’s ban on select single-use plastic(SUPs) items came into effect from July… Continue reading Why a ban on single-use plastics won’t help
‘Advantage New Delhi’ in Sri Lanka’s India lifeline
Source: This post is based on the article “‘Advantage New Delhi’ in Sri Lanka’s India lifeline” published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: India-Sri Lanka relations. News: The situation in Sri Lanka gives India an opportunity to take the lead in the foreign aid game in its neighbourhood. What… Continue reading ‘Advantage New Delhi’ in Sri Lanka’s India lifeline
