Source: The post is based on the article “India has registered a global first of a plant fungus infecting humans; climate change, AMR will exacerbate it” published in The Hindu on 2nd April 2023 What is the News? The first case of a plant fungus called Chondrostereum purpureum infecting human beings has been reported from… Continue reading India has registered a global first of a plant fungus infecting humans; climate change, AMR will exacerbate it
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Sky Canvas Project: Artificial meteor showers could soon be a reality: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “ Artificial meteor showers could soon be a reality: Report” published in Indian Express on 2nd April 2023 What is the News? A Japanese company plans to launch satellites that will trigger an artificial meteor shower. The project will be called Sky Canvas. What is the Sky… Continue reading Sky Canvas Project: Artificial meteor showers could soon be a reality: Report
Einstein Tile: New shape answers a 50-year-old geometry mystery
Source: The post is based on the article “New shape answers a 50-year-old geometry mystery” published in The Hindu on 2nd April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Einstein Tile?3 What is the significance of this discovery?4 What are the applications of this discovery? What is the News? A group of four scientists… Continue reading Einstein Tile: New shape answers a 50-year-old geometry mystery
National Electricity Plan 2022-27: Coal-fired projects back on, mega lithium battery storage push in new power policy blueprint
Source: The post is based on the article “Coal-fired projects back on, mega lithium battery storage push in new power policy blueprint” published in Indian Express on 3rd April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Electricity Plan?3 What are the key highlights of the National Electricity Plan 2022-27?4 What are the… Continue reading National Electricity Plan 2022-27: Coal-fired projects back on, mega lithium battery storage push in new power policy blueprint
CDC concerned about drug-resistant bacteria strain allegedly linked to eye-drops imported from India
Source: The post is based on the article “CDC concerned about drug-resistant bacteria strain allegedly linked to eye-drops imported from India” published in The Hindu on 4th April 2023 What is the News? The Centers for Disease Control(CDC) has warned people to stop using “artificial tear” eye drops sold by EzriCare. What are EzriCare Eye… Continue reading CDC concerned about drug-resistant bacteria strain allegedly linked to eye-drops imported from India
China announces ‘renaming’ of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, including one close to Itanagar
Source: The post is based on the article “China announces ‘renaming’ of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, including one close to Itanagar” published in The Hindu on 4th April 2023 What is the News? China has announced new names of another 11 locations in Arunachal Pradesh. This is the third set of names announced by… Continue reading China announces ‘renaming’ of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, including one close to Itanagar
India’s New Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) and its significance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the salient features of India’s new FTP?3 What is the significance of the new FTP? 4 What are the expected benefits of the new FTP? 5 What are the challenges in implementing the new FTP? 6 What should be done? Introduction The new Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) document for India… Continue reading India’s New Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) and its significance – Explained, pointwise
Arctic scientists race to preserve ‘ice memory’
Source: The post is based on the article “Arctic scientists race to preserve ‘ice memory” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the project Arctic scientists are planning to launch?3 About the melting of Arctic Ice4 What is Arctic Amplification? What is the News? Arctic scientists are… Continue reading Arctic scientists race to preserve ‘ice memory’
Concerns associated with World Happiness Report: Their Blindness To Our Happiness
Source: The post is based on the article “Their Blindness To Our Happiness” published in The Times of India on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About concerns associated with World Happiness Report. News: The World Happiness Report was released recently. It has ranked India 126 out… Continue reading Concerns associated with World Happiness Report: Their Blindness To Our Happiness
Slower pace of state capex raises questions over extent to which public sector can drive economic momentum
Source: The post is based on the article “Slower pace of state capex raises questions over extent to which public sector can drive economic momentum” published in the Indian Express on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Relevance: About data on government finances. News: Recently, the Controller… Continue reading Slower pace of state capex raises questions over extent to which public sector can drive economic momentum
