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

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

Towards sustainability: Arunachal’s Apatanis use a unique, integrated cultivation method; it needs encouragement

Source: The post is based on the article “Towards sustainability: Arunachal’s Apatanis use a unique, integrated cultivation method; it needs encouragement” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 What is the News? The Apatanis Tribe from Arunachal Pradesh practices a distinctive form of agriculture where rice and fish are grown together. About Apatani… Continue reading Towards sustainability: Arunachal’s Apatanis use a unique, integrated cultivation method; it needs encouragement

Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science

Source: The post is based on the article “Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 What is the News? A new beetle species named Omorgus Khandesh has been discovered in India. What is Omorgus Khandesh? Omorgus Khandesh is a beetle… Continue reading Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science

Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry fee

Source: The post is based on the article “Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry feed” published in Down To Earth on 15th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the challenges in the availability of poultry feed for chickens?3 What are the solutions available in poultry… Continue reading Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry fee

WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg

Source: The post is based on the article “WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg” published in Down To Earth on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) says that Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease. What is Marburg Disease? Marburg Disease is a severe,… Continue reading WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg

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