The National Green Tribunal (NGT): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered all encroachments to be removed from Gujarat’s Banni grasslands within six months and directed a joint committee to prepare an action plan in a month. The court also said the Maldharis will continue to hold the right to conserve the community forests in the […]
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National Award 2021 : Technology Development Board (TDB)
National Award 2021 From Technology Development Board (TDB): A Bangalore-based startup has received the National Award 2021 from the Technology Development Board (TDB) for developing a commercial solution for the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) to chemicals and fuels. The startup has received funding under the Nano Mission. The startup developed efficient catalysts and methodologies […]
Cyclone Yaas
Cyclone Yaas: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed that a low-pressure area is formed over the north Andaman Sea and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal around May 22. It is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by May 24. It has been named Cyclone Yaas. The name ‘Yaas’ was suggested by Oman and […]
Zebrafish and Induced Hibernation
Zebrafish: New research in zebrafish has demonstrated how induced hibernation (torpor) may protect humans from the elements of space, especially radiation, during space flight. The researchers exposed zebrafish to radiation like what would be experienced on a six-month journey to Mars. They observed signs of oxidative stress (imbalance between antioxidants and free radicals), DNA damage, […]
What is Havana Syndrome?
Havana Syndrome: Two US officials have shown symptoms of a mystery illness that is linked to Havana Syndrome. In 2020, a report by the National Academies of Sciences (NAS), US found directed microwave radiation to be the plausible cause of the Havana syndrome. An increasing number of cases is being considered a mass psychogenic illness. […]
Lithuania Quits China’s 17+1
Lithuania Quits China’s 17+1: Lithuania said it was quitting China’s 17+1 cooperation forum with central and eastern European states that include other EU members, calling it “divisive”. Cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European Countries (China-CEE, China-CEEC) is an initiative by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote business and investment relations between […]
Kharif Strategy 2021
Kharif Strategy 2021: The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has formulated Kharif Strategy 2021 to achieve self-sufficiency in edible oils. Kharif Season: Crops are sown from June to July and Harvesting is done in between September-October. Crops are: Rice, maize, jowar, bajra, tur, moong, urad, cotton, jute, groundnut, soyabean etc. States are: Assam, West […]
Net Zero Emissions (NZE) Roadmap : ‘Net Zero by 2050’
Net Zero Emissions (NZE) Roadmap:‘Net Zero by 2050’: The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its Net Zero Emissions (NZE) Roadmap – named ‘Net-Zero by 2050’. It is the World’s first comprehensive energy roadmap which comes ahead of the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP) 26 climate change convention in Glasgow, Scotland in November 2021. […]
Data Protection In India
Data Protection In India: The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has sent a notice to WhatsApp asking it to withdraw a controversial update to its privacy policy which might be a threat to the Data Protection of Indians. According to WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy, users would no longer be able to stop the app […]
Global Warming in Arctic : Latest Data
The Arctic Has Warmed Three Times More Quickly Than The Planet As A whole: The Arctic has warmed three times more quickly than the planet as a whole, and faster than previously thought, a report warned. Arctic sea ice looks set to be an early victim of rising temperatures and the chance of it disappearing […]
