What is the News? The Union Minister has said that UV-C Disinfection technology is being installed to combat pandemics in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc. Must Read: What is UV-C and how does it work on Covid? What is UV-C Disinfection Technology? UV-C Disinfection Technology has been developed by the Council of Scientific… Continue reading UV-C Disinfection Technology: Union Minister says, CSIR’s newly developed Disinfection technology is being installed to combat the pandemic in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): Ministry of Textiles clears 20 Strategic Projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles under the Flagship Programme National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
What is the News? The Ministry of Textiles has cleared 20 strategic research projects in the areas of Specialty fibres and Geotextiles. These strategic research projects fall under the Flagship Programme ‘National Technical Textiles Mission’. What are Technical Textiles? Technical textiles are textiles materials and products manufactured primarily for technical performance and functional properties rather… Continue reading National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): Ministry of Textiles clears 20 Strategic Projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles under the Flagship Programme National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
Oxfam report: In 2021, income of 84% households fell, but number of billionaires grew
What is the news? Oxfam has released a report titled “Inequality Kills’’. The report has been released ahead of the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. What are the key findings of the report? The wealth of the 10 richest men has doubled, while the incomes of 99% of humanity are worse off, because of COVID-19. … Continue reading Oxfam report: In 2021, income of 84% households fell, but number of billionaires grew
‘India-UK trade pact needs data accord’
What is the news? According to the managing director of the UK India Business Council (UKIBC), the India-UK free-trade agreement should include a Data Adequacy Agreement. What is a Data Adequacy Agreement? Data Adequacy Agreement facilitates the cross-border movement of personal data based on mutual adequacy. Note: Adequacy means that the country or territory in… Continue reading ‘India-UK trade pact needs data accord’
What is the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda ’22?
What is the news? The World Economic Forum (WEF) is hosting the Davos Agenda 2022 on the theme ‘State of the World’. Click Here to read about World Economic Forum (WEF) What is the WEF Davos Agenda Summit, 2022? The summit is being organized virtually by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The summit offers the… Continue reading What is the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda ’22?
Download EPIC! December 2021
Dear Forumites, Click Here to Download – EPIC! Magazine, December 2021 The 20th Edition of the EPIC Magazine is here. Mains Examination is just over, and Preliminary Examination (2022) is not yet near enough to give you the jitters! This is the transition time when most aspirants will take some time-out to relax before beginning… Continue reading Download EPIC! December 2021
In the works: National e-commerce policy to script arm’s-length rulebook
What is the News? Government is preparing a revised and perhaps a more lenient Draft National E-commerce Policy. Note: Earlier, at least two draft E-commerce policies had been prepared. But they could not become policy after some government departments opposed certain clauses. What will be the purpose of the upcoming Draft National E-commerce Policy? Aim:… Continue reading In the works: National e-commerce policy to script arm’s-length rulebook
NFT: How crypto tech made it possible to own, trade digital art
What are NFTs? NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are unique digital items stored on a blockchain, the same network that runs cryptocurrencies. – Anything digital – images, videos, music, online version of various articles – can be converted into an NFT and monetised. – NFTs are not the digital art but instead certificates of authenticity, and… Continue reading NFT: How crypto tech made it possible to own, trade digital art
Will the Tonga volcanic eruption affect the global climate?
What is the news? A massive underwater volcanic eruption occurred in Tonga in the Southern Pacific Ocean. This has raised questions whether this volcanic eruption could cool the climate. How does volcanic eruption cool the climate? Volcanic Eruption releases several types of gases, steam and ash into the stratosphere. One of the gases it releases… Continue reading Will the Tonga volcanic eruption affect the global climate?
Emergency Use Authorisation of Drugs and the Issues Therein – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction On January 14, 2022 about 33 leading public health experts shot off an open letter to the Central and State Ministries of Health, and to the Indian Medical Association. The letter raised several issues, including the fact that expensive diagnostics and medications with limited evidence were being promoted in India… Continue reading Emergency Use Authorisation of Drugs and the Issues Therein – Explained, pointwise
