UC-POP-Au : Photocatalyst IISER Bhopal recently developed a new photocatalyst called UC-POP-Au, which absorbs the entire spectrum of light, making it a potent catalyst for chemical processes. Photocatalyst is a combination of two words: photo, related to photon, and catalyst, which is a substance altering the reaction rate in its presence. Photocatalysts are materials that […]
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Aspergillus fumigatus : Deadly Fungus
Aspergillus fumigatus : Deadly Fungus An international team of researchers recently unveiled ground-breaking findings on the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, which can cause deadly disease in humans. It is a species of fungus that causes diseases in humans. It can be found throughout the environment, including in soil, plant matter, and household dust. The fungus can […]
PRERANA Program
PRERANA Program: The Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education has launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning program’ PRERANA program aims to offer a meaningful, unique, and inspiring experience to all participants, thereby empowering them with leadership qualities. It is driven by a strong commitment to integrate principles of the Indian education system and […]
Polygonum Chaturbhujanum : New Plant Species
Polygonum Chaturbhujanum : New Plant Species A new plant species of Polygonum genus has been discovered at Gol Pahadi Island of the Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra during a survey. New plant species named Polygonum Chaturbhujanum has been discovered at Gol Pahadi island of PTR. It is an herb. Six plant species endemic to […]
Hattee Community : Scheduled Tribe Status
Hattee Community : Scheduled Tribe Status The Himachal Pradesh state government has finally issued notification to give Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Hattee community of Trans-Giri area of Sirmaur district. Hattee community are a close-knit community who got their name from their tradition of selling homegrown vegetables, crops, meat and wool etc. at small […]
Direct-To-Mobile (D2M) Technology Services
Direct-To-Mobile (D2M) Technology Services: Indian telecom operators have asked the government to auction the spectrum that will be used for direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology services. D2M is similar to that of an FM radio, where a receiver within the device can tap into different radio frequencies. This new-age technology is a combination of broadband and broadcast […]
Breach Of Genocide Convention 1948
Breach Of Genocide Convention 1948: South Africa moved the International Court of Justice (ICJ), for an urgent order declaring that Israel was in breach of its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention. The term ‘genocide’ is often loosely used when speaking of attacks against various communities across the world. It has been defined using set […]
UN Statistical Commission : India Four Year Term Member
UN Statistical Commission : India Four Year Term Member India started its four-year term as a member of the United Nations Statistical Commission. UN Statistical Commission was established in 1947 and is the highest body of the global statistical system. It brings together the Chief Statisticians from member states from around the world. It is […]
New Hit-And-Run Law : Protest All Over India
New Hit-And-Run Law : Protest All Over India The countrywide truckers’ stir has been called off recently as the government assured that it would consult stakeholders before implementing a contentious law against hit-and-run. New hit-and-run law: As per the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), if a driver causes a serious road accident due to careless driving […]
River Devika Project At Its Final Stage
River Devika Project At Its Final Stage: North India’s first river rejuvenation project, ‘Devika’, is in the final stages. and it will be soon dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister. River Devika Project built on the lines of ‘Namami Ganga’, the project was launched in February 2019. It is north India’s first river […]
