Oil on the boil

Source: Business Standard Relevance: Understanding how global crude oil prices impact India Synopsis: India should gradually move away from an over-reliance on imports for its crude oil and gas requirements. Possible solutions. Contents1 Impact of energy demand2 Countering increased demand3 Impact on India4 Suggestions/measures Impact of energy demand Energy prices are likely to stay elevated… Continue reading Oil on the boil

China goes malaria-free with multi-pronged health strategy

  Source: The Hindu  What is the News? China has been awarded a malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization(WHO). This is a huge success for China, as it used to report 30 million cases of Malaria annually in the 1940s. Malaria Free Status for China: China is the first country in the WHO Western… Continue reading China goes malaria-free with multi-pronged health strategy

Centre sets up new solar thermal components testing facility at Hyderabad

Source: PIB   What is the News? The Ministry of Science and Technology has announced the setting up of a Concentrated Solar Thermal(CST) Testing Facility at Hyderabad. About Concentrated Solar Thermal(CST) Testing Facility: The CST Testing facility has been set up by the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials(ARCI). Purpose: The facility… Continue reading Centre sets up new solar thermal components testing facility at Hyderabad

Exports of GI certified Bhalia wheat from Gujarat begins

Source: PIB  What is the News? The first shipment of Geographical Indication (GI) certified Bhalia variety of wheat was exported to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat. About Bhalia Wheat: Bhalia Wheat is also known as Daudkhani Wheat.It is a type of long grain wheat cultivated in Bhal region in the north of Gulf of… Continue reading Exports of GI certified Bhalia wheat from Gujarat begins

COVID-19 unemployment: Make agri-food systems equitable for youth, says UN report

Source: Down To Earth  What is the News? The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) has released a report titled “Promoting youth engagement and employment in agriculture and food systems”. Key Findings of the Report: COVID-19 has affected labour markets around the world. This has impacted the employment prospects for the youth more than those… Continue reading COVID-19 unemployment: Make agri-food systems equitable for youth, says UN report

Indemnity issues hold up U.S vaccine donation

Source: The Hindu What is the News? India is yet to receive coronavirus vaccines from the US under its global donation programme as Indemnity Issue is holding up the U.S vaccine donation. What is Indemnity? An indemnity is a form of contract. Section 124 of the Indian Contract Act,1872 defines a contract of indemnity as… Continue reading Indemnity issues hold up U.S vaccine donation

DBT-NIBMG creates world’s first database of genomic variants of oral cancer

Source: PIB Contents1  What is the News?2 About dbGENVOC:3 About Oral Cancer:4 What are Somatic and Germline Cells?  What is the News? The National Institute of Biomedical Genomics(NIBMG) has created a database of genomic variations in oral cancer called dbGENVOC. This is the first of its kind database in the world. About dbGENVOC: dbGENVOC is… Continue reading DBT-NIBMG creates world’s first database of genomic variants of oral cancer

Canada’s Wildfires are a Warning to India: Here is how we must shore up our cities against heatwaves

Source: Times of India Relevance: With the increasing frequency of Heatwaves in India, it needs adequate attention for mitigation. Synopsis: The frequency of Heatwaves is increasing in India. The existing measures are not enough for mitigating it. For decades, scientists have warned that the climate crisis will increase the frequency and intensity of heat waves. However,… Continue reading Canada’s Wildfires are a Warning to India: Here is how we must shore up our cities against heatwaves

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