What is the News? A Survey named School Children’s Online and Offline Learning(SCHOOL) was conducted to understand the impact of the prolonged closure of schools due to the pandemic. About the Survey SCHOOL The survey was conducted in 15 states and Union Territories(UTs). It focused on relatively deprived hamlets and ‘bastis’(slums), where children generally attend… Continue reading Survey: 37% poor rural students not studying at all
Why health journals have called for climate action
What is the News? Editors of more than 220 leading health journals from all over the world have published a joint editorial asking governments to take immediate and more ambitious climate action to hold global temperatures from rising beyond 1.5°C from pre-industrial times. Purpose of the Joint Editorial The joint editorial in health journals comes… Continue reading Why health journals have called for climate action
Green Hydrogen: Potential, Issues and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Green Hydrogen?3 Why India needs green hydrogen?4 How is India positioned favorably wrt Green Hydrogen production?5 6 What are the advantages of Hydrogen?7 What are the potential challenges?8 What are the planned policy interventions?9 What steps can be taken? Introduction The cost of green hydrogen made by electrolysis… Continue reading Green Hydrogen: Potential, Issues and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY AND INDIAN NAVY COMMENCE BILATERAL EXERCISE – ‘AUSINDEX’
What is the News? The Navies from Australia and India have commenced the bilateral maritime exercise named Exercise AUSINDEX 2021. About Exercise AUSINDEX AUSINDEX is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and Australian Navies. It was started in the year 2015. This is the fourth edition of the exercise. Aim: To provide an opportunity for… Continue reading ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY AND INDIAN NAVY COMMENCE BILATERAL EXERCISE – ‘AUSINDEX’
Chandigarh’s first Pollen Calendar can help identify potential allergy triggers and guard sensitive people from exposure
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pollen?3 Pollen and Allergies4 What are Pollen Calendars? What is the News? Chandigarh has got its first pollen calendar. This can identify potential allergy triggers and provide a clear understanding for clinicians as well as allergy sufferers about their causes to help limit their exposure during high pollen… Continue reading Chandigarh’s first Pollen Calendar can help identify potential allergy triggers and guard sensitive people from exposure
Indian scientists studying garlic extracts for potential covid treatment
What is the News? Indian scientists are studying garlic extracts for treating covid-19. About the Study The study is being conducted by the Centre of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing, Mohali and the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad. They are jointly researching natural garlic essential oil as a potential inhibitor of ACE2 protein. ACE2 is a… Continue reading Indian scientists studying garlic extracts for potential covid treatment
Why Moderna’s mRNA candidate brings new hope for an HIV vaccine
What is the News? Moderna has announced the human trials for two HIV vaccines, namely mRNA-1644 and mRNA-1644v2-Core. About the two HIV Vaccines The two vaccines are based on the same platform — mRNA — as Moderna’s Covid vaccine. Working: The vaccine is expected to work similar to the Covid-19 vaccine — by getting the… Continue reading Why Moderna’s mRNA candidate brings new hope for an HIV vaccine
Tamil Nadu tables Bill to ensure seating facilities for employees at shops
What is the News? The Tamil Nadu Government has tabled a bill in the State Assembly that recognizes workers ‘right to sit’. Note: Kerala is the only other State to have legislated on the ‘right to sit’ in 2018. What is the Bill? The bill seeks to amend the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act,… Continue reading Tamil Nadu tables Bill to ensure seating facilities for employees at shops
Priests can’t be owners of temple deity’s land, says Supreme court
What is the news? The Supreme Court has ruled that priests cannot become owners of the land vested in deities. The ruling also stopped the government from becoming owners. About the Maharashtra government notification Earlier, the Maharashtra government issued a notification to delete the names of priests from revenue records as owners of temple land.… Continue reading Priests can’t be owners of temple deity’s land, says Supreme court
Sukhet’s villagers trade waste for wellness, get free LPG refills
What is the news? The rising price of LPG cylinders was making life difficult for women in rural areas. The instalment of Sukhet model in the village has brought ease to the household. The program was lauded by Prime Minister Modi in his latest episode of ‘Mann ki Baat’. What is Sukhet’s model? It is… Continue reading Sukhet’s villagers trade waste for wellness, get free LPG refills
