What is the News? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has pledged to map around 80% of the world’s ocean floors by 2030. At present, only 20% of the seabed has been mapped and studied. Why is the ocean floor being mapped by UNESCO? The ocean floor is being mapped and studied… Continue reading Understanding oceans: Why UNESCO wants to map 80% of the world‘s seabed
Quad meet focuses on Indo-Pacific cooperation
What is the News? Quad has recently held its fourth ministerial meeting in Melbourne, Australia. Read here: Quad Ministers set to meet in Australia What are the key outcomes of the Quad summit? On terrorism: Group requested countries not to let use their territories to launch terror attacks. They also condemned the terrorist attacks in India, including the… Continue reading Quad meet focuses on Indo-Pacific cooperation
[Kurukshetra February Summary] Ayushman Bharat: Achieving Universal Health Coverage – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction According to the World Health Organization (WHO), attaining the highest possible standard of health is a fundamental right of every human being. For achieving the targets of Universal Health Coverage, the Government of India has implemented a flagship public health scheme – ‘Ayushman Bharat’. What is Universal Health Coverage? According… Continue reading [Kurukshetra February Summary] Ayushman Bharat: Achieving Universal Health Coverage – Explained, pointwise
Prelims Test Series 2022, Batch-4 | Commencing 13th Feb. | Enroll Now
Dear Friends, This is to inform you that we are commencing Prelims Test Series (PTS) 2022, Batch-4 from 13th Feb. in Online Mode. PTS takes care of your all-around Prelims preparation with a holistic approach. It is a robust, time-tested, and proven test series that ensures you cover the standard NCERTs as well as advance level books. Prelims 2022… Continue reading Prelims Test Series 2022, Batch-4 | Commencing 13th Feb. | Enroll Now
Remarks by Prime Minister at the One Ocean Summit
What is the news? The Prime Minister has addressed the high-level segment of the One Ocean Summit. What is One Ocean Summit? The One Ocean summit is being organised by France in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank. The objective of the summit is to mobilise the international community to take tangible… Continue reading Remarks by Prime Minister at the One Ocean Summit
INCOIS carries out coastal vulnerability assessment
What is the news? Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has prepared the Coastal Vulnerability Index (CVI). What is the Coastal Vulnerability Index (CVI)? INCOIS has carried out a coastal vulnerability assessment for the entire Indian coast at States level. It has brought out an Atlas comprising 156 maps on 1:1,00,000 scales to… Continue reading INCOIS carries out coastal vulnerability assessment
Electric vehicles can lower emissions of volatile organic compounds in India by 2030: Study
What is the news? According to a study, India can slash emissions of volatile organic molecules (VOC) by 76% in the next eight years by swapping all two- and three-wheelers with electric vehicles and all diesel-fuelled ones with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). What are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)? Volatile Organic Compounds(VOC) are organic chemical compounds… Continue reading Electric vehicles can lower emissions of volatile organic compounds in India by 2030: Study
Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog & UNDP India launch Community Innovator Fellowship
What is the news? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in collaboration with UNDP has launched the Community Innovator Fellowship (CIF) marking the “International Day of Women & Girls in Science” What is the purpose of Community Innovator Fellowship (CIF)? The fellowship is developed as a pre-incubation model that aims to provide youth with an opportunity to… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog & UNDP India launch Community Innovator Fellowship
Indian scientists develop a next-generation probiotic that provides hope for longevity and healthy aging
What is the news? A team of Indian Scientists has recently identified the next-generation probiotic bacterium named Lactobacillus Plantarum JBC5 from a dairy product that showed great promise in promoting healthy ageing. What is Lactobacillus Plantarum JBC5? It is a next-generation probiotic bacterium developed from a dairy product. This probiotic bacterium was found to improve… Continue reading Indian scientists develop a next-generation probiotic that provides hope for longevity and healthy aging
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – February, 2022 – 1st week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – February 2022 – First 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… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – February, 2022 – 1st week
