Source: The post is based on the article “Compressed Biogas(CBG) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): Government announces CBG Blending Obligation (CBO)” published in “PIB” on 26th November 2023 Why in the News? The Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas has announced CBG Blending Obligation (CBO) to promote production and consumption of Compressed Biogas (CBG). What… Continue reading Compressed Biogas (CBG) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF):Government announces CBG Blending Obligation (CBO)
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NASA Psyche spacecraft fired a laser at Earth
Source– This post is based on the article “Streaming HD videos from space? Why a NASA spacecraft fired a laser at Earth” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 November 2023. Why in the News? NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, currently nearly 16 million miles away in space, has transmitted a near-infrared laser at Earth. Space communication… Continue reading NASA Psyche spacecraft fired a laser at Earth
Golden Gate Declaration
Source- This post is based on the article “APEC summit | APEC leaders conclude 30th meeting with Golden Gate Declaration” published in “Wion” on 18 November 2023. Why in the News? The 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit 2023, held in San Francisco, United States, concluded with the adoption of Golden Gate Declaration. What… Continue reading Golden Gate Declaration
Generic drugs made available for Rare Diseases
Source– This post is based on the article “Generic drugs for 4 Rare diseases made available in India” published in “The Hindu” on 24 November 2023. Why in the News? The Union Health ministry has made available generic drugs for rare diseases for the first time. Presently, they are made available for four rare diseases Tyrosinemia-Type… Continue reading Generic drugs made available for Rare Diseases
Centre exempts CERT-In from purview of RTI Act
Source- This post is based on the article “Centre exempts CERT-In from purview of RTI Act” published in “The Hindu” on 24 November 2023. Why in the News? The Central government in its recent official order has exempted the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) from the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. What… Continue reading Centre exempts CERT-In from purview of RTI Act
Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary: NTCA recommends declaring Nugu as a core critical area of Bandipur
Source: The post is based on the article “Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary: NTCA recommends declaring Nugu as a core critical area of Bandipur” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd November 2023 Why in the News? The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has recommended to the authorities that the Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary be declared as the core… Continue reading Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary: NTCA recommends declaring Nugu as a core critical area of Bandipur
Commission on Social Connection launched by WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “Commission on Social Connection launched by WHO” published in “WHO” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a Commission on Social Connection. What is the Commission on Social Connection? Specifications Details Launched by World Health Organization (WHO) Aim 1)… Continue reading Commission on Social Connection launched by WHO
International Sugar Organisation (ISO): India chairs it for 2024
Source: The post is based on the article “International Sugar Organisation (ISO): India chairs it for 2024” published in “PIB” on 24th November 2023 Why in the News? International Sugar Organisation (ISO) has announced that India will chair the organization for 2024. What is the International Sugar Organisation (ISO)? Specifications Details Type Intergovernmental body Established… Continue reading International Sugar Organisation (ISO): India chairs it for 2024
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): To beat China, India must engage with APEC
Source: The post is based on the article “Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC):To beat China, India must engage with APEC” published in “Indian Express” on 24th November 2023 Why in the News? The 30th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 summit was held in San Francisco, USA. The US hosted APEC after a gap of 12… Continue reading Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): To beat China, India must engage with APEC
Ionosphere: Reflection of Earthquake Source Process in the Ionosphere could pave way for deciphering earthquake precursors using space-based observations
Source: The post is based on the article “Ionosphere: Reflection of Earthquake Source Process in the Ionosphere could pave way for deciphering earthquake precursors using space-based observations” published in “PIB” on 24th November 2023 Why in the News? Scientists from Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) have found that the earthquake processes have an impact on… Continue reading Ionosphere: Reflection of Earthquake Source Process in the Ionosphere could pave way for deciphering earthquake precursors using space-based observations
