News The government has recently announced the n hydrogen policy that bolsters India’s image as the leader in the clean energy transition. It will help India to achieve its climate goals which include reducing the economy’s carbon intensity by 45% by 2030. Why India needs a green hydrogen policy? Currently, the industrial sector, including the… Continue reading Green Hydrogen Policy is great, but we need more
Despite its stated aim, budget falls short on green ambitions
News The recent budget has Climate action as one of its prime objectives, still, there has been a massive rise in allocation for infrastructure projects which may have huge environmental implications. What are the limitations due to which the current budget may fail on its green agenda? Direct allocations for the environment sector– The share… Continue reading Despite its stated aim, budget falls short on green ambitions
Ploughing a new channel for India’s food systems
News: UN Food Systems Summit emphasizes the need to achieve the United Nations-mandated 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). To achieve this, India needs to enhance interfaces between the spheres of science, society, and policy, focusing on sustainability, resource efficiency, and circularity. Read here: “UN Food Systems Summit 2021” -India Holds National Dialogue How the mix of science… Continue reading Ploughing a new channel for India’s food systems
Draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022: Centre proposes law to control distribution, price, quality of fertilizers
What is the News? The Department of Fertilizers has sought comments from all stakeholders on the draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022. About the Draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022 Aim – To promote the development and sustainable use of balanced fertilizers, including bio-fertilisers, bio-stimulates, nano-fertilizers and organic fertilizers. – To simplify the… Continue reading Draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022: Centre proposes law to control distribution, price, quality of fertilizers
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – February, 2022 – 4th week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – February 2022 – Fourth 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 – February, 2022 – 4th week
Iraq’s second largest lake drying up, turning up dead fish
What is the News? Iraq’s Razzaza Lake was once a tourist attraction known for its beautiful scenery and an abundance of fish that locals depended on. Now, dead fish litter its shores and the once-fertile lands around it have turned into a barren desert. Where is Razzaza Lake? Razzaza Lake, also known as Lake Milh,… Continue reading Iraq’s second largest lake drying up, turning up dead fish
Explained: How does wireless charging work and the effect it has on phone’s battery
What is the News? Most consumers who are investing in flagship smartphones are opting for wireless chargers. However, there are some people who are still wary of adopting this tech, despite its convenience. What is Wireless Charging? Wireless charging is the transfer of power from a power outlet to the device, without the need for… Continue reading Explained: How does wireless charging work and the effect it has on phone’s battery
Cyberwarfare: Everything you need to know
What is the News? Ukraine has been hit by a wave of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure companies. The timing and scale of the attacks point towards hackers working at the behest of Russia. What is Cyber Warfare? Cyberwarfare has emerged as a new form of retaliation or passive aggression deployed by nations that do not… Continue reading Cyberwarfare: Everything you need to know
How the saltwater crocodile once lorded over Vietnam’s waterways and then died out
What is the News? Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) which was once used to be found in Vietnam and southern China has become extinct in these areas due to human activity. What is a Saltwater Crocodile? Saltwater Crocodile is the largest of the 23 species of ‘extant’ or living crocodilians. This includes ‘true crocodiles’, alligators and… Continue reading How the saltwater crocodile once lorded over Vietnam’s waterways and then died out
CORBEVAX receives DCGI approval for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for 12-18 years age group
What is the News? Drugs Controller General of India(DGCI) has given emergency use authorisation to Corbevax vaccine for use in children between 12 and 18 years of age. What is Corbevax Vaccine? Corbevax is India’s first indigenously developed Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) protein subunit vaccine. Manufactured by: Hyderabad-based Biological E. Click Here to read more… Continue reading CORBEVAX receives DCGI approval for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for 12-18 years age group
