ECI designed in-house software for complete Candidate and election management through ‘ENCORE’

Source: The post is based on the article “ECI designed in-house software for complete Candidate and election management through ENCORE” published in “AIR” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? Election Commission of India has designed in-house software called ENCORE for complete Candidate and election management. What is ENCORE? Specifications Details Launched by Election… Continue reading ECI designed in-house software for complete Candidate and election management through ‘ENCORE’

Prime Minister inaugurates World Food India 2023

Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister inaugurates World Food India 2023” published in “PIB” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the second edition of the ‘World Food India 2023’ in New Delhi. What is World Food India 2023? Specification Details Organized by Ministry of… Continue reading Prime Minister inaugurates World Food India 2023

Seven years on, India set to open new consulate in Seattle

Source: The post is based on the article “Seven years on, India set to open new consulate in Seattle” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 How many consulates are currently there between India and the US?3 What is the significance of these new consulates between India and the… Continue reading Seven years on, India set to open new consulate in Seattle

New technology for converting CO2 to CO holds potential for carbon capture and energy saving in the steel sector

Source: The post is based on the article “New technology for converting CO2 to CO holds potential for carbon capture and energy saving in the steel sector” published in “PIB” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture and Utilisation (NCoE-CCU) at IIT Bombay has developed a carbon… Continue reading New technology for converting CO2 to CO holds potential for carbon capture and energy saving in the steel sector

Mercury Contamination

Source: This post “Mercury Contamination” is based on the article “Tropical birds show signs of mercury contamination, due to artisanal gold mining operations: Study” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Artisanal Mining?3 Why is Mercury used in gold mining?4 What are the key findings of the… Continue reading Mercury Contamination

Govt plans sops for making small modular N-reactors

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt plans sops for making small modular N-reactors ” published in “Livemint” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Government of India is planning to offer incentives along the lines of a production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing small modular reactors(SMR). What are Small… Continue reading Govt plans sops for making small modular N-reactors

Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems 2023

Source: The post is based on the article “Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems 2023” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? The sixth edition of the Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023 report has been released. What is the Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023 report? Released by:… Continue reading Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems 2023

Scientists Have Discovered ‘White Hydrogen’ Beneath France

Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists Have Discovered ‘White Hydrogen’ Beneath France” published in “TOI” on 3rd November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is White Hydrogen?3 What are the advantages of White Hydrogen over other types of Hydrogen?4 What is the potential and challenges with respect to White Hydrogen? Why… Continue reading Scientists Have Discovered ‘White Hydrogen’ Beneath France

Govt likely to extend RoSCTL (Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies) scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt likely to extend RoSCTL (Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies) scheme ” published in “Business Standard” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Government of India is likely to extend the Rebate of State and Central Levies and Taxes (RoSCTL) scheme till… Continue reading Govt likely to extend RoSCTL (Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies) scheme

Right to privacy vs right to know: Supreme Court to resolve poll bonds conflict

Source: The post is based on the article “Right to privacy vs right to know: Supreme Court to resolve poll bonds conflict” published in “TOI” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India is hearing the case on the validity of the electoral bond scheme. The case involves resolving a… Continue reading Right to privacy vs right to know: Supreme Court to resolve poll bonds conflict

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