News: The government has set targets of 10% bioethanol blending of petrol by 2022 and to raise it to 20% by 2030 under the Ethanol Blended Programme (EBP). Facts: Ethanol Blended Petrol(EBP) programme: It was launched in 2003 by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG). Aim: To achieve blending of Ethanol with Petrol… Continue reading Explained: What does the govt’s move to increase bioethanol in petrol mean?
Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19
News: The Indo-US Science and Technology Forum(IUSSTF) has announced the awards for Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19. Facts: Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19: It is an initiative of IUSSTF to support the efforts of leading researchers from India and the U.S to find solutions to the COVID 19 pandemic and emerging global challenges. Additional Facts:… Continue reading Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19
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India ranks among lowest in terms of Internet quality
News: Digital Quality of Life(DQL) Index, 2020 has been released by SurfShark, an online privacy solutions provider. Facts: About the Index: It is a global research on the quality of digital wellbeing in 85 countries (81% of the global population). Parameters: The index ranks countries by looking at five fundamental pillars that define the digital… Continue reading India ranks among lowest in terms of Internet quality
eSanjeevani telemedicine service records 2 lakh tele-consultations
News: The ‘e-Sanjeevani’ digital platform of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has completed 2 lakh tele-consultations. Facts: eSanjeevani: It is a digital platform that has enabled two types of telemedicine services: eSanjeevani: It is a doctor to doctor telemedicine system being implemented under the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre(AB-HWCs) programme. Aim: To… Continue reading eSanjeevani telemedicine service records 2 lakh tele-consultations
Atlantic Ocean contains 10 times more microplastics than previously thought: Study
News: A study published in Nature Communications has estimated the amount of microplastic pollution in the Atlantic Ocean and put it at 11.6-21.1 million tonnes. Facts: Microplastics: These are plastic debris smaller than 5mm in length or about the size of a sesame seed. Sources: They can be divided into two main categories according to… Continue reading Atlantic Ocean contains 10 times more microplastics than previously thought: Study
Millennium Alliance Awards US$3.6 Million to 49 Social Innovations
News: The Millennium Alliance Initiative today announced awards of US$ 3.6 million to 49 aspiring Indian social entrepreneurs for their innovative solutions to address Indian and global development challenges. Facts: Millennium Alliance:It is an innovation-driven and impact-focused initiative leveraging collaborative resources to identify test and scale Indian innovations that address global development solutions. Bodies Involved:… Continue reading Millennium Alliance Awards US$3.6 Million to 49 Social Innovations
Mali president resigns after military mutiny
News: The military in Mali has arrested the president and prime minister in a coup after weeks of destabilizing protests over a disputed election, government corruption and a violent Islamist insurgency that has lasted for eight years. Facts: Mali: It is a landlocked country in West Africa.Its capital is Bamako. Border Countries: It borders Algeria… Continue reading Mali president resigns after military mutiny
