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
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 the Russian position. What is the Russia-Ukraine Conflict? Click Here to read about it What had happened at the UNSC regarding the Russia-Ukraine issue? The United States had requested an open… 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
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 family Loranthaceae, a hemi-parasite under the sandalwood order Santalales. Note: Loranthaceae is currently represented by nine genera and are found all across India. It… 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
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 Hoysala’ have been on UNESCO’s Tentative list since 2014. What are Sacred Ensembles of Hoysala? Sacred Ensembles of Hoysala were built… 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
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) Day? World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is observed every year on January 30. Aim: To serve as a catalyst to translate awareness into action, secure increased resources for neglected tropical… Continue reading 3rd World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
CENTRAL THEME OF ECONOMIC SURVEY 2021-22 IS THE “AGILE APPROACH”
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 card of the economy. The first Economic Survey was presented in the year 1950-51. From 1964, the practice to release the survey a day before the Union Budget began.… 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. What is current scenario of Indian economy? India’s is recovering after a slowdown and its geopolitical significance will continue to rise. India’s total trade is expected… Continue reading Doing Business in a New World
Amplify e-commerce and help all MSMEs reach markets online
News: The author of this article says that to achieve a $5 trillion economy, India should boost digitalization. It will support MSMEs, ensure GST parity and empower small businesses to venture into the online ecosystem and diversify their operations. What is the significance of digitalization? One, Covid has caused shift in all spheres of lives,… Continue reading Amplify e-commerce and help all MSMEs reach markets online
How Auroville can teach us all a thing or two about offsetting carbon
News: The Auroville Forest Group, a non-profit in Puducherry, has introduced a new method of increasing tree cover that can mitigate climate change effectively in the future. Lessons from Auroville can be implemented on a larger scale all over the country. Auroville, an international town in Puducherry, has planted about three million trees from 1968… Continue reading How Auroville can teach us all a thing or two about offsetting carbon
