Source: The post is based on the article “Here is the science behind unseasonal rains and hailstorms that flattened crops in India” published in Down To Earth on 27th March 2023. What is the News? Large parts of the country experienced hailstorms which were also accompanied by torrents of rain. The hail and rains have… Continue reading Here is the science behind unseasonal rains and hailstorms that flattened crops in India
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Technology and Innovation Report 2023: Deepening green tech divide between Global North, South to worsen economic inequality, warns UN
Source: The post is based on the article “Deepening green tech divide between Global North, South to worsen economic inequality, warns UN” published in Down To Earth on 24th March 2023 What is the News? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released the Technology and Innovation Report 2023. What is the purpose… Continue reading Technology and Innovation Report 2023: Deepening green tech divide between Global North, South to worsen economic inequality, warns UN
Women and Men in India 2022: Sex ratio improves but female participation in workforce still low
Source: The post is based on the article “Women and Men in India 2022: Sex ratio improves but female participation in workforce still low” published in Down To Earth on 21st March 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the Women and Men in India 2022 report. What… Continue reading Women and Men in India 2022: Sex ratio improves but female participation in workforce still low
Why Finland’s installation of the world’s 1st sand battery may be a game-changer
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Finland’s installation of the world’s 1st sand battery may be a game-changer” published in Down To Earth on 21st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Sand Battery?3 What are the benefits of using a Sand Battery?4 How Sand batteries address Europe’s energy… Continue reading Why Finland’s installation of the world’s 1st sand battery may be a game-changer
Magellan Mission: Venus’ volcanoes may be active, show decades-old radar images
Source: The post is based on the article “Venus’ volcanoes may be active, show decades-old radar images” published in Down To Earth on 19th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Magellan Mission?3 What did Magellan observe at Venus?4 What are the upcoming missions to Venus? What is the News? NASA Magellan… Continue reading Magellan Mission: Venus’ volcanoes may be active, show decades-old radar images
Doha Political Declaration adopted by world leaders to fast-track progress in least developed countries
Source: The post is based on the article “Doha Political Declaration adopted by world leaders to fast-track progress in least developed countries” published in Down To Earth on 15th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Doha Political Declaration?3 What is the Doha Programme of Action(DPoA)?4 What is the need for this… Continue reading Doha Political Declaration adopted by world leaders to fast-track progress in least developed countries
‘Vermin’ politics: Human-wildlife conflict mitigation needs to be based on science, not historical biases
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Vermin?3 Origin of Vermin Category in India4 What changes does the Wildlife Protection Amendment Bill,2021 aim to bring? What is the News? The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Parliament to amend the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The Bill proposes to remove Schedule V completely.… Continue reading ‘Vermin’ politics: Human-wildlife conflict mitigation needs to be based on science, not historical biases
India, Japan to improve bilateral cooperation towards clean energy transition
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Japan to improve bilateral cooperation towards clean energy transition” published in Down To Earth on 7th March 2023. What is the News? Japan looks forward to supporting India’s clean energy transition by including India in the Asia Energy Transition Initiative (AETI). What is the Asia Energy… Continue reading India, Japan to improve bilateral cooperation towards clean energy transition
Decoding dengue: India’s first prospective DNA vaccine against disease is promising; but challenges lie ahead
Source: The post is based on the article “Decoding dengue: India’s first prospective DNA vaccine against disease is promising; but challenges lie ahead” published in Down To Earth on 4th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Dengue?3 What is DNA Vaccine?4 What are the challenges in developing a DNA Vaccine against dengue?… Continue reading Decoding dengue: India’s first prospective DNA vaccine against disease is promising; but challenges lie ahead
Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why
Source: The post is based on the article “Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lead Poisoning?3 What are the sources of Lead Poisoning?4 What is the impact of Lead Poisoning… Continue reading Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why
