Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) with a total outlay of Rs. 24,104 crores. The PM-JANMAN (comprising Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes) to focus on 11 critical interventions through nine ministries, including the […]
Month: December 2023
X-ray Polarimeter Satellite : ISRO Set To Launched
X-ray Polarimeter Satellite : ISRO Set To Launched The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that India is set to launch its first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat). X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions. It is aiming to investigate the […]
Global Energy Monitor’s Global Coal Plant Tracker
Global Energy Monitor’s Global Coal Plant Tracker: Global Energy Monitor (GEM), a not-for-profit cataloging coal projects worldwide, has released its quarterly update of GEM’s Global Coal Plant Tracker, highlighting several key findings regarding the status of coal power projects worldwide. More than 95% of coal plant capacity beginning construction in 2023 is in China, showcasing […]
Casgevy : Gene Therapy For Sickle Cell Disease And Thalassaemia
Casgevy : Gene Therapy For Sickle Cell Disease And Thalassaemia The UK Drug Regulator sanctioned a gene therapy called Casgevy heralded as a significant breakthrough for treating sickle cell disease and thalassaemia. Notably, this marks the world’s inaugural licensed therapy leveraging the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology that earned its innovators a Nobel Prize in Chemistry […]
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) : Report(July–September 2023)
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) : Report(July–September 2023) The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin for July–September 2023 highlights key employment indicators in urban areas. Unemployment Rate: Decreased to 6.6% for individuals aged 15 years and above. Labour Force Participation Rate: Increased to 49.3%, indicating a growing percentage of people in the labour force. […]
Parthenon Sculptures
Parthenon Sculptures: Greece and the UK had a diplomatic dispute regarding the Parthenon Sculptures at the British Museum when Athens accused London of avoiding discussion on the contested sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles. Despite Greece’s repeated requests for their permanent return, Britain and the British Museum have consistently refused. The Parthenon Sculptures housed […]
Rat Hole Mining : Rescue Operations For The Collapsed Silkyara Tunnel
Rat Hole Mining : Rescue Operations For The Collapsed Silkyara Tunnel In the rescue operations for the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, rat miners played a crucial role in completing the drilling process. Rat-hole mining, a method of manual drilling common in Meghalaya, involves skilled workers digging narrow pits just wide enough for one person. […]
Walking Pneumonia : China Is Facing Unusual Surge
Walking Pneumonia : China Is Facing Unusual Surge China is facing an unusual surge in pneumonia cases, particularly among children, raising global concerns. The surge is attributed to factors like the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the circulation of known pathogens like influenza, mycoplasma pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2. The pneumonia caused by […]
