Contents1 Introduction2 India’s food production capacity3 Impact of the pandemic on Food Security4 Government measures to improve food security during the pandemic5 Challenges to food security6 Suggestions to improve food security7 Conclusion Introduction With a reduction in COVID-19 infections as the second wave weakens in India, it is important to focus on the pandemic’s disruptive… Continue reading Food security in India and its challenges- Explained, pointwise
IMD may deploy cutting-edge technology to forecast weather events more accurately
Source: Business Standard Relevance – Weather forecasting is important for disaster management and reducing farmer’s crop loss. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Enhancement in IMD’s Data collection and processing:4 Impact of enhanced data collection and processing capabilities:5 Path towards adoption of AI and ML by IMD: Synopsis: The ability of India Meteorological Department (IMD) is looking for… Continue reading IMD may deploy cutting-edge technology to forecast weather events more accurately
Indian scientists discover materials that self-repair mechanical damages
Source: PIB What is the News? Indian Scientists have developed materials that may soon make it possible for damaged electronic components, such as in spacecraft, to self-repair mechanical damages. What is the material that Indian Scientists have developed? Indian Scientists have developed piezoelectric molecular crystal material called bipyrazole organic crystals. Piezoelectric crystals are a class… Continue reading Indian scientists discover materials that self-repair mechanical damages
Home Minister inaugurates Multipurpose Convention Centre and Exhibition Facility of NESAC
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Home Minister has laid the foundation stone for the Multipurpose Convention Centre and Exhibition Facility of the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) in Shillong, Meghalaya. About North Eastern Space Applications Centre(NESAC): NESAC is a joint initiative of the Department of Space(DOS) and the North Eastern Council(NEC).… Continue reading Home Minister inaugurates Multipurpose Convention Centre and Exhibition Facility of NESAC
Union Home Minister launches the Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign:3 About Greater Sohra Water Project:4 About Cherrapunji:5 About North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme(NESIDS): What is the News? The Union Home Minister has launched the Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign at Sohra (Cherrapunji). About Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign: Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign is a… Continue reading Union Home Minister launches the Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign
Ministry of Women launches web based portal to facilitate ‘PM CARES for Children’ scheme
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About PM CARES for Children Scheme:3 Benefits under the Scheme:4 Education Expenses of Children:5 Health Insurance: What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched the web based portal “pmcaresforchildren.in” to facilitate submission of applications, identification of children eligible to receive support under the… Continue reading Ministry of Women launches web based portal to facilitate ‘PM CARES for Children’ scheme
35% of the government. schools, anganwadis have no tap water
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Centre’s 100-day Special Campaign:3 What has been achieved so far?4 Drawbacks of the Campaign:5 Government’s Response: What is the News? Over a third of government schools and anganwadis still do not have tap water access even 10 months after the Jal Jeevan Mission(JJM) launched a 100-day campaign.… Continue reading 35% of the government. schools, anganwadis have no tap water
Telangana’s Ramappa temple inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 About Ramappa Temple:3 Key Features of the Ramappa Temple:4 Terms to Know: What is the News? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) has inscribed the Ramappa Temple as a UNESCO ‘World Heritage Site’. About Ramappa Temple: Ramappa (Rudreswara) Temple is also known as the Ramalingeswara… Continue reading Telangana’s Ramappa temple inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Are law and technology a solution to fake news?
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Importance of historical thinking for tackling fake news. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Issues in tackling Fake News:4 Suggestions: Synopsis: Stakeholders are attempting to find a robust and effective solution to filter fact from fiction. In this regard, some experts have suggested the inculcation of historical thinking amongst the masses in order to… Continue reading Are law and technology a solution to fake news?
Implication of EU’s new GHG emissions law for Indian industry
Source – The Indian Express Relevance: EU’s emission law will have implications for India as well. Synopsis – Key features and advantages of EU’s new carbon emission law and its implication on India and its industries. Contents1 Introduction –2 What is CBAM [carbon border adjustment mechanism]?3 Advantages of CBAM-4 What are the impacts of CBAM… Continue reading Implication of EU’s new GHG emissions law for Indian industry
