eSoil : New Development Researchers have developed a new electronic soil that was found to increase the growth of barley seedlings by 50 per cent in a new study. In hydroponic environments, eSoil is a low-power bioelectronic growth substrate that can electrically stimulate the root system and growth environment of plants. This is environmentally friendly, […]
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Breakthrough Prizes 2024
Breakthrough Prizes 2024: The 2024 Breakthrough Prizes in the Life Sciences category recognised groundbreaking research set to change the lives of those suffering from three Rare Diseases: Parkinson’s disease, Cystic fibrosis and Cancer. Awards were also given in the categories of Fundamental Physics and Mathematics. 2024 Award-Winning Breakthroughs: Life Science Category: Cancer Breakthrough:Carl June and […]
Indian Meteorological Department : New Logo
Indian Meteorological Department : New Logo The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recently got a new logo ahead of the commencement of its 150th year of providing weather and climate services to the country. The new logo, in a mix of orange and green colours, depicts numerical 150 embedded with the present logo showing the Indian […]
OPEC : Angola Exits
OPEC : Angola Exits Angola, one of Africa’s two biggest oil producers, has announced it is leaving the oil producers’ organization Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) over a dispute on output quotas. OPEC and 10 allied nations decided to further slash oil production in 2024 to prop up volatile global prices, which Angola […]
Minimum Support Price For Copra
Minimum Support Price For Copra: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, has approved the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for copra for the 2024 season. The move aims to provide better returns to coconut growers, encourage copra production, and meet the growing demand for coconut products. Copra is the dried, white flesh of the coconut. It’s […]
Ammonia Gas Leak From An Underwater Supply Pipeline : Chennai
Ammonia Gas Leak From An Underwater Supply Pipeline : Chennai An ammonia gas leak from an underwater supply pipeline to an industrial unit in Chennai, caused hundreds of residents to complain of difficulty in breathing and burning of eyes and faces. The leak originated from the Coromandel International Limited fertiliser manufacturing facility, which receives ammonia […]
International Financial Services Centres Authority : Global Hub Of Sustainable Finance
International Financial Services Centres Authority : Global Hub Of Sustainable Finance The Prime Minister, during his speech at the Infinity Forum 2.0, emphasised making International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) a global hub of Sustainable Finance. International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has undertaken numerous regulatory initiatives for the development of financial instruments at IFSC […]
P-Note Surge In Indian Markets
P-Note Surge In Indian Markets: In November 2023, there was an increase in participatory note investments, reaching a total of ₹1.31 lakh crore. Participatory Notes (P-Notes) are financial instruments used by foreign investors who wish to invest in Indian markets without directly registering with the market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). […]
Crech Scheme
Crech Scheme: The Union Women and Child Development Ministry plans to set up 17,000 creches within Anganwadi centers across India under the ‘Palna’ scheme. This initiative aims to provide safe day-care facilities, enhancing the cognitive, nutritional, and health development of children. With an increased participation rate of women in the workforce, reaching 37% in 2022, […]
Global Risk Survey 2023 By PwC
Global Risk Survey 2023 By PwC: According to the Global Risk Survey 2023 by PwC, a global consultancy firm, Cyber risks are the biggest threat faced by Indian organizations. Highlights of the Global Risk Survey 2023: Cyber risks are cited as the biggest threat faced by Indian organizations, with 38% of respondents feeling highly or […]
