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 impact on the food security and livelihoods of the poor and marginalized. There was a ‘dramatic worsening’ of world hunger in 2020, much of it likely related to the fallout of COVID-19.… 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. Synopsis: The ability of India Meteorological Department (IMD) is looking for the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for improving weather forecasting. Background: The standing crop of Ujjain farmers got destroyed recently… 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 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 campaign of the Assam Rifles. Under the campaign, the entire area of Cherrapunji is going to be adopted by Assam Rifles for plantation. So… 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 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 ‘PM CARES for Children’ scheme. About PM CARES for Children Scheme: The PM CARES for Children Scheme was announced by 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 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. Centre’s 100-day Special Campaign: On 2nd October 2020, the Ministry of Jal Shakti had launched the 100-day Special Campaign under the… Continue reading 35% of the government. schools, anganwadis have no tap water
Are law and technology a solution to fake news?
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Importance of historical thinking for tackling fake news. 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 curb the menace of fake news. Background: Fake news… 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. Introduction – Fit To 55 – Recently, The European Commission adopted the Fit for 55 Package of proposals. It… Continue reading Implication of EU’s new GHG emissions law for Indian industry
A climate risk
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article highlights the impacts of Climate Change on the seasons of India. Synopsis: Only adequate planning can protect against nature’s unavoidable extremes. What changes have occurred in the climate trends over the Arabian Sea? State the reasons for the same. In the previous two decades, the frequency and intensity of… Continue reading A climate risk
