Cluster Bombs: Cluster Bombs : United States To Supply Ukraine The decision by the United States to supply Ukraine with cluster bombs has caused concern among key US allies. Cluster bomb is a type of weapon that is designed to disperse smaller bombs over a large area. They are also known as cluster munitions, with […]
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PBW RS1 : New Variety Of Wheat
PBW RS1 : New Variety Of Wheat The Ludhiana-based institution has developed a new variety of wheat called PBW RS1. PBW RS1 contains high amylose starch content. Resistant starch (RS) won’t cause an immediate and rapid rise in glucose levels. The high amylose and resistant starch, instead, ensure that glucose is released more slowly into […]
Performance Grading Index For Districts : 2020-21 & 2021-22
Performance Grading Index For Districts: 2020-21 & 2021-22 The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education released the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) combined report for 2020-21 & 2021-22. The report has 10 grades under which districts are categorized. Highlights of the Report: None of the districts were able to achieve […]
Plant Variety Protection And Farmers Rights Authority
Plant Variety Protection And Farmers Rights Authority: The Delhi High Court recently upheld an order by the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA), revoking the intellectual property protection granted to PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt. Ltd with respect to a potato variety developed by it. It pertains to FL 2027 – a potato […]
Variable Rate Reverse Repo Auctions : RBI
Variable Rate Reverse Repo Auctions : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has continued to conduct variable rate reverse repo auctions (VRRRs) to withdraw excess liquidity from the banking system since June 30. Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money, while the reverse repo rate is the rate at […]
Majorana Zero Modes : Quantum Computing
Majorana Zero Modes : Quantum Computing Researchers at Microsoft have announced a breakthrough in creating Majorana zero modes, a type of particle that could greatly advance quantum computing. Majorana zero modes are unique particles that could make quantum computers less fragile and more computationally powerful. The particles, also known as Majorana fermions, were first proposed […]
Indian Grey Hornbill : Sighted
Indian Grey Hornbill : Sighted The Indian grey hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) was sighted by a bird enthusiast from the Nature and Wildlife Forums in Koodapakkam, near the Sankarabarani river in Puducherry. Indian Grey hornbill is a common hornbill found on the Indian subcontinent. It is commonly sighted in pairs. These birds are known to be […]
Geocoding : Functionality Live For All States And Union Territories.
Geocoding : Functionality Live For All States And Union Territories The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) made the geocoding functionality live for all states and union territories. There are concerns over fake registrations and fraudulent availment of input tax credit under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Geocoding converts an address or description […]
Solar Flares : Disrupted Radio Communications Over Parts Of The United States
Solar Flares : Disrupted Radio Communications Over Parts Of The United States The Sun emitted an X-class solar flares which disrupted radio communications over parts of the United States and the Pacific Ocean. Solar flares are magnetic plasma ejected at great speed from the solar surface. They occur during the release of magnetic energy associated […]
SEBI Complaints Redress System (SCORES) Platform
SEBI Complaints Redress System (SCORES) Platform: A total of 3,079 complaints against companies and market intermediaries have been disposed of through the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) SCORES platform recently. SCORES Platform is a web based centralized grievance redress system of SEBI that was launched in June 2011. SCORES enables investors to lodge […]
