Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology has launched the country’s first ‘Quantum Computer Simulator (QSim) Toolkit’. About QSim – Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit: QSim is a first-of-its-kind toolkit that enables researchers and students to carry out research in Quantum Computing in a cost-effective manner. Built by: Indian… Continue reading Government launches QSim – Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit
Indian astrophysicists spot rare merger of three jumbo black holes
Source: The Hindu and PIB What is the News? Researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, have observed three supermassive black holes from three galaxies merging to form a triple active galactic nuclei. About the Research: Researchers were studying a pair of known galaxies — NGC7733 and NGC7734 — when they detected an unusual bright… Continue reading Indian astrophysicists spot rare merger of three jumbo black holes
BRICS-Agricultural Research Platform operationalized to strengthen cooperation in agricultural research & innovations
Source: PIB (Article 1 and Article 2) What is the News? The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has announced the operationalization of the BRICS Agricultural Research Platform. Note: The platform was established at the 11th meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers under the theme BRICS Partnership for Strengthening Agrobiodiversity for Food Security and Nutrition.… Continue reading BRICS-Agricultural Research Platform operationalized to strengthen cooperation in agricultural research & innovations
Specialized cells maintain healthy pregnancy by teaching the mother’s immune system not to attack developing fetus
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Study:3 Key Findings of the study:4 Significance of this study: What is the News? A study published in Science Immunology has talked about the role of specialized “educator cells” in maintaining healthy pregnancy. About the Study: Scientists have conducted this study to understand how… Continue reading Specialized cells maintain healthy pregnancy by teaching the mother’s immune system not to attack developing fetus
Govt launches e-Photo Exhibition “Making of the Constitution” and Virtual Film Poster Exhibition “Chitranjali@75”
Source: PIB (Article 1 and Article 2) What is the News? The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting has inaugurated the e-Photo exhibition “Making of the Constitution” and the Virtual Film Poster Exhibition “Chitranjali@75” as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Note: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is a series of events to be organised by… Continue reading Govt launches e-Photo Exhibition “Making of the Constitution” and Virtual Film Poster Exhibition “Chitranjali@75”
Assam’s Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary breathes easy after eco-sensitive zone notification
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam as an Eco-sensitive zone(ESZ). About Deepor Beel: Deepor Beel is a perennial freshwater lake located 10 km south-west of Guwahati city, Assam. Ramsar Site: Deepor Beel was designated a Ramsar site… Continue reading Assam’s Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary breathes easy after eco-sensitive zone notification
India adds 557 new species to its fauna: Zoological Survey of India
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has released a document titled “ Animal Discoveries 2020”. ZSI has been publishing this document since 2007. Key Findings of the Document: India has added 557 new species to its fauna (animal life). This includes 407 new species and 150 new records.… Continue reading India adds 557 new species to its fauna: Zoological Survey of India
Costly active pharma ingredients from China create healthcare hurdles in India
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 What is an API?3 Findings of the report4 Recommendations5 Implications of the findings What is the news? A recent report Pharma Industry: Trends and Prospects has identified various gaps in Pharma Industry of India due to its dependence on China for API’s. What is an API?… Continue reading Costly active pharma ingredients from China create healthcare hurdles in India
Land degradation in India hurts farmers and forest dwellers the most
Source: Down to Earth1, Down to Earth2 Contents1 What is the news?2 Impact2.1 Based on type of irrigation2.2 Impact on forest2.3 Impact on North East region What is the news? The findings of ISRO’s “Land Degradation and Desertification Atlas” has highlighted that, the impact of desertification in India is not uniform throughout the country. It… Continue reading Land degradation in India hurts farmers and forest dwellers the most
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #51 : Smita Nagaraj madam Board
Board: Smita Nagaraj madam Chairman 1. you are already in service is it transferable or post only in commissioner office?(asst dir fcsca) 2. tell us about startups (comp sci Engg staying Bangalore), why not more startups in manufacturing sector? Are you interested in startup? What qualities are needed for it? 3. what you want to… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #51 : Smita Nagaraj madam Board
