What is the News? The United Kingdom has announced the launch of the Clydebank Declaration on Green Shipping Corridors at the COP26 conference in Glasgow. What is the Clydebank Declaration? The Clydebank Declaration aims to set up green shipping corridors, which are zero-emission maritime routes between 2 (or more) ports. As part of the declaration,… Continue reading Countries at COP26 launch plan for net-zero shipping lanes
Indian astronomers develop methodology to understand the Exoplanets accurately
What is the News? Indian astronomers have developed a methodology named “critical noise treatment algorithm”. This algorithm can help understand exoplanets accurately by reducing the contamination by the Earth’s atmosphere and the disturbances due to instrumental effects and other factors. What are Exoplanets? Exoplanets are planets that orbit a star other than the Sun. The… Continue reading Indian astronomers develop methodology to understand the Exoplanets accurately
Explained: Why Indian kids show diabetes signals early
What is the news? The study was conducted in Pune to understand why diabetes is so common in Indians. They have tracked women from before they became pregnant and during their pregnancy, and their children through childhood, puberty and now as adults. What are the findings of the study? High glucose and insulin concentration in… Continue reading Explained: Why Indian kids show diabetes signals early
IIT Kanpur develops web-based ‘green’ monitoring system for Ganga
What is the News? Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Kanpur has developed an Aquatic Autonomous Observatory named Niracara Svayamsasita Vedh Shala(NSVS) to monitor the “health” of the River Ganga. This observatory has been developed with the help of the Department of Science and Technology, the Government of India, and the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF).… Continue reading IIT Kanpur develops web-based ‘green’ monitoring system for Ganga
PM launches 2 RBI schemes. All about the central bank initiatives
What is the News? Prime Minister has launched two innovative customer-centric initiatives of RBI, viz. Retail Direct Scheme and the Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme. What is a Retail Direct Scheme? The Retail Direct Scheme allows retail investors to invest in government securities (G-Sec) by opening a gilt security account with the RBI. The… Continue reading PM launches 2 RBI schemes. All about the central bank initiatives
China exports warship to Pak., to be deployed in Indian Ocean
What is the News? China has handed over the first Type 054A/P frigate (warship) named PNS Tughril to Pakistan. What is PNS Tughril? PNS Tughril is the largest and most advanced warship that China has ever exported. It is designed and built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC). What are the key features of… Continue reading China exports warship to Pak., to be deployed in Indian Ocean
Remote education was inaccessible to most children, says survey
What is the News? According to a survey conducted by ICRIER and LIRNEAsia, a think tank focusing on digital policy, remote education was inaccessible to most children in India. What is remote learning? Remote learning is where the student and the educator, or information source, are not physically present in a traditional classroom environment. Information… Continue reading Remote education was inaccessible to most children, says survey
Explained: How NASA’s DART mission will hit and deflect an asteroid
What is the News? NASA will launch its first planetary defense test mission, named the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART). The mission will be launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. What is the DART Mission? DART is the first technology demonstration of the kinetic impactor technique. If successful, this technique could be used to… Continue reading Explained: How NASA’s DART mission will hit and deflect an asteroid
Norovirus confirmed in Kerala’s Wayanad. Here’s what you need to know
What is the News? Kerala has been put on alert after at least 13 cases of norovirus have been recorded in Wayanad district. What is Norovirus? Norovirus is an animal-borne disease. It causes gastrointestinal illness including inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines, severe vomiting and diarrhoea. Transmission: Norovirus is easily transmitted through… Continue reading Norovirus confirmed in Kerala’s Wayanad. Here’s what you need to know
National Achievement Survey 2021 has been conducted successfully across the country, with enthusiastic participation of schools and students
What is the News? National Achievement Survey 2021 has been conducted successfully across the country. As per initial, nearly 96 percent of schools and 92 percent of the targeted sampled children participated in the survey. What is the National Achievement Survey? National Achievement Survey(NAS) is a nationally representative large-scale survey of students’ learning undertaken by… Continue reading National Achievement Survey 2021 has been conducted successfully across the country, with enthusiastic participation of schools and students
