Source: The post is based on the article “New powering system developed for IoT applications” published in Down To Earth on 13th May 2022. What is the News? A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Mandi has developed a new powering system for the Internet of Things(IoT) applications. How was this powering… Continue reading New powering system developed for IoT applications
Scientists discover almost 35 million years old rare snake fossil from Ladakh Himalaya
What is the News? Scientists have reported spotting the fossil of a Madtsoiidae snake from the molasse deposits of Ladakh Himalaya for the first time indicating their prevalence in the subcontinent for a much longer time than previously thought. What is Madtsoiidae Snake? Madtsoiidae is an extinct group of medium-sized to gigantic snakes. These snakes… Continue reading Scientists discover almost 35 million years old rare snake fossil from Ladakh Himalaya
Union Minister launches ‘BHARAT TAP’ initiative at Plumbex India Exhibition
What is the News? The Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the BHARAT TAP initiative and Nirmal Jal Prayas Initiative at the ‘Plumbex India’ exhibition. This exhibition is aimed at products and services related to the plumbing, water and sanitation industry. What is BHARAT TAP Initiative? Aim: To provide low-flow, sanitary ware at… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘BHARAT TAP’ initiative at Plumbex India Exhibition
Iron in Tamil Nadu 4,200 years ago: a new dating and its significance
What is the News? Carbon dating of excavated finds in Tamil Nadu pushes evidence of iron being used in India back to 4,200 years ago. Where did the researchers conduct excavations? Researchers conducted excavations at the Mayiladumparai site near Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu. Note: Mayiladumparai is an important site with cultural material dating back between… Continue reading Iron in Tamil Nadu 4,200 years ago: a new dating and its significance
ISRO successfully tests solid rocket booster for Gaganyaan programme
What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) has successfully completed the static test of the human-rated solid rocket booster(HS200). This test was done for ISRO’s Gaganyaan programme. What is a Human-rated solid rocket booster(HS200)? The HS200 booster is the ‘human-rated’ version of the S200 rocket boosters used on the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle… Continue reading ISRO successfully tests solid rocket booster for Gaganyaan programme
Punjab promoting green manure big time: what are the benefits, productivity
What is the News? Punjab Government is promoting the cultivation of green manure these days. It is providing a subsidy on the seed at the rate of Rs 2,000 per quintal. What is Green Manure? Green Manure are crops grown specifically for maintaining soil fertility and structure. They are normally incorporated back into the soil,… Continue reading Punjab promoting green manure big time: what are the benefits, productivity
Macolin Convention: Calls for global efforts to curb match-fixing
What is the News? The 12th meeting of Interpol’s Match-Fixing Task Force (IMFTF) concluded with a call to harmonize global efforts to curb competition manipulation. Note: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was one of the participants at this meeting. What did the participants discuss at this meeting? The members deliberated on various mechanisms to improve… Continue reading Macolin Convention: Calls for global efforts to curb match-fixing
NITI Aayog Launches the National Data & Analytics Platform
What is the News? NITI Aayog has launched the National Data & Analytics Platform (NDAP) for open public use. What is the National Data & Analytics Platform(NDAP)? Launched by: NITI Aayog Aim: To democratize access to public government data by making data accessible, interoperable, interactive and available on a user-friendly platform. Features of NDAP Accessibility:… Continue reading NITI Aayog Launches the National Data & Analytics Platform
Shallow and deep ecologism
What is the News? As India continues to grapple with the unrelenting heat waves, it becomes relevant to unpack two strands of environmental philosophy that reinvent the relationship between nature and humans — Shallow and Deep Ecologism. Background The concepts of Shallow and Deep Ecologism emerged in the 1970s when Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss sought… Continue reading Shallow and deep ecologism
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 14th, 2022
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 14th, 2022
