Contents1 What is the news?2 What are Magnetars?3 What is the study undertaken by Astronomers?4 What did they find out?5 What is the significance of this study? What is the news? An international group of astronomers has obtained the first clues about extremely rare giant eruptions lasting 3.5 milliseconds that emerged from a magnetar located… Continue reading Scientists trace first clue to understand transient high energy pulses from magnetars several thousand times to that of the Sun
Year-End- Review of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
What is the news? The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has launched several initiatives to boost the Petroleum & Natural Gas sector. These initiatives are: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY) 2.0 Refill Portability: It enables customers to choose his/ her distributor at the time of booking the refill. Under this, a customer not satisfied with… Continue reading Year-End- Review of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Prime Minister launches a Portal and Logo dedicated to the Conformity Assessment Scheme of milk products, in Varanasi
What is the news? The Prime Minister has launched several initiatives during his visit to Varanasi. What are the initiatives launched by the Prime Minister? – Portal and Logo dedicated to the Conformity Assessment Scheme (CAS) of milk products It has been developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) with the help of National… Continue reading Prime Minister launches a Portal and Logo dedicated to the Conformity Assessment Scheme of milk products, in Varanasi
Needed, a public health architecture for India
News: India conducts numerous health surveys, most prominent of which is NFHS. Lately, there have been various additions into NFHS which have made it disoriented and lacking any specific policy purpose. There is need for selected comprehensive surveys that can broadly cover major public health themes for a complex country like ours. What is… Continue reading Needed, a public health architecture for India
On Omicron: Before the third wave
News: It is clear that Omicron variant is present within the community and is spreading rapidly. Although, the symptoms from the Omicron variant are mild and rarely result in death, the fact that many infections are said to be asymptomatic is a concern. This situation, therefore, demands renewed efforts to contain, and the vaccine policy… Continue reading On Omicron: Before the third wave
This clean cooking fuel plan needs more firing up
News: LPG Penetration in India has reached a significant level, but there is still need for some adaptations so that this momentum for clean fuel is maintained. Contents1 What is the status of adoption of clean fuel in India?2 How Ujjwala has delivered such positive results? 3 What are the environmental and health benefits of… Continue reading This clean cooking fuel plan needs more firing up
So, no one killed news television ratings: Ring a bell?
News: Suspension of news TV ratings is illogical. It would lead to a severe loss of credibility and revenue for the news genre. The ratings need to be restored at the earliest. Why the news rating suspension is not justified? Firstly, if the suspension was because of some case of television rating point (TRP) adulteration… Continue reading So, no one killed news television ratings: Ring a bell?
India cannot take a black and white approach to Myanmar
News: Myanmar has seen a lot of political disorder since the military coup in February 2021. The Indian foreign Secretary’s recent visit to Myanmar will help India-Myanmar bilateral relation to adjust to this change. India needs to adopt a pragmatic approach. Must read: India’s strategy for Myanmar What are the new and emerging challenges in… Continue reading India cannot take a black and white approach to Myanmar
On Sports Culture – Every sportsperson is a champion
News: The belief that unless you are winning, you are not a champion is a fallacy. The very fact of participating in sport makes you a champion, and it’s time to recognize that. Over the last decade, India’s sporting culture has seen tremendous improvement in terms of -Parental support, -The expansion of government and corporate… Continue reading On Sports Culture – Every sportsperson is a champion
India urgently requires resilient and empowered cities
News: Equitable and sustainable cities are the only solutions to balance the need for economic growth with the needs of people and the environment. Cities across the world contribute about 80% of global gross domestic product. They are drivers of growth and dense labor marketplaces. However, recent developments have highlighted the severe economic, humanitarian, and… Continue reading India urgently requires resilient and empowered cities
