Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the proposal all about?3 What is Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act? How does it work?4 How does Lokayuktas work in states? What is the news? Recently, the Kerala government has proposed to amend the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act with an ordinance. This move has attracted criticism from the opposition.… Continue reading Explained: Kerala’s proposal to limit Lokayukta’s powers, and laws in other states
Launch of the Global Center of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy (GCoE-ACE) at IIT Dharwad
What is the News? A virtual function was held to mark the launch of the Global Centre of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy(GCoE-ACE) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad (IITDh), Karnataka. What is the purpose of the Global Centre of Excellence for Affordable and Clean Energy (GCoE-ACE)? The Centre has been established with… Continue reading Launch of the Global Center of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy (GCoE-ACE) at IIT Dharwad
Indian scientists develop efficient and durable solar cells by tuning the length and porosity of nanorods
What is the News? Indian Scientists have devised a new process for increasing the efficiency and stability of Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanorods based on Perovskite Solar Cells (PSC). What are Perovskite Solar Cells(PSC)? Perovskite Solar Cells(PSC) is a type of solar cell that includes a perovskite-structured compound, most commonly a hybrid organic-inorganic lead or tin… Continue reading Indian scientists develop efficient and durable solar cells by tuning the length and porosity of nanorods
At UNSC meet on Ukraine, India walks the tightrope
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Russia-Ukraine Conflict?3 What had happened at the UNSC regarding the Russia-Ukraine issue?4 What was India’s statement at the UNSC on the Russia-Ukraine issue? What is the News? At the UN Security Council, India has played a tightrope walk on the Russia-Ukraine issue, with a slight tilt towards… Continue reading At UNSC meet on Ukraine, India walks the tightrope
What is a Bomb Cyclone?
What is the News? The US East Coast is bracing itself for a “bomb cyclone” that is on course to barrel in from the mid-Atlantic. What is Bomb Cyclone? A bomb cyclone is a winter cyclone. It occurs through the process known as bombogenesis. Note: The word “bombogenesis” is a combination of cyclogenesis which describes… Continue reading What is a Bomb Cyclone?
New genus of parasitic flowering plant discovered from Nicobar Islands
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Septemeranthus?3 What are Parasitic Plants?4 What are Hemi-parasites?5 What is the difference between Parasitic and Hemi-Parasites Plants? What is the news? A new genus of a parasitic flowering plant named “Septemeranthus” has recently been discovered from the Nicobar group of islands. What is Septemeranthus? Septemeranthus belongs to the… Continue reading New genus of parasitic flowering plant discovered from Nicobar Islands
This is a great moment for India to see the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas temples being submitted for inscription in the World Heritage List:Union Minister
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are Sacred Ensembles of Hoysala?3 Chennakeshava Temple – Belur4 Hoysaleshwara Temple- Halebid5 Keshava Temple- Somanathapura What is the news? Hoysala Temples of Belur, Halebid and Somnathapura in Karnataka have been finalised as India’s nomination for consideration as World Heritage for the year 2022-2023. Note: The ‘Sacred Ensembles of the… Continue reading This is a great moment for India to see the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas temples being submitted for inscription in the World Heritage List:Union Minister
3rd World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day?3 What are Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day?4 What are the steps taken by India to eliminate NTDs? What is the news? World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day was observed to raise awareness for neglected tropical diseases. What is World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD)… Continue reading 3rd World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
CENTRAL THEME OF ECONOMIC SURVEY 2021-22 IS THE “AGILE APPROACH”
Contents1 What is the news?2 About Economic Survey3 Who prepares the survey?4 What is the theme of this year’s Economic Survey?5 Other key features of this year’s Economic Survey What is the news? Union Minister for Finance has presented the Economic Survey 2021-22 in Parliament About Economic Survey The Economic Survey is an annual report… Continue reading CENTRAL THEME OF ECONOMIC SURVEY 2021-22 IS THE “AGILE APPROACH”
Doing Business in a New World
News: Recently, Luttwak an amercian startegist discussed the legacy of the Indian strategist late K Subrahmanyam and addressed the emerging consensus on the importance of economics in global affairs. Contents1 What is current scenario of Indian economy?2 How geo-economics plays a significant role in geopolitics?3 How India is adapting to new geo-economic order?4 What is… Continue reading Doing Business in a New World
