Fourth-Generation Nuclear Plant : China China has launched the world’s first commercial operations of a fourth-generation gas-cooled nuclear reactor power plant, the Shidao Bay plant in eastern Shandong province. This plant utilizes small modular reactors (SMRs), which are high-temperature reactors cooled by gas instead of pressurized water. SMRs are considered more efficient and cost-effective and […]
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Ban On Using Sugarcane Juice And Sugar Syrup For Ethanol Production
Ban On Using Sugarcane Juice And Sugar Syrup For Ethanol Production: The government has temporarily banned the use of sugarcane juice and sugar syrup for ethanol production due to uncertainties in cane output for the current season as per the Sugar (Control) Order 1966. The Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) forecasts a 9% reduction in […]
India Announced USD 250 Million Line Of Credit To Kenya
India Announced USD 250 Million Line Of Credit To Kenya: India has announced a USD 250 million line of credit to Kenya for modernisation of its agricultural sector during the recent visit of Kenya’s President to India. A line of credit (LOC) is a predetermined borrowing limit that is accessible whenever necessary. The borrower can […]
Potteromyces asteroxylicola : Old Fungus Fossil
Potteromyces asteroxylicola : Old Fungus Fossil Researchers discover a 407-million-year-old fungus fossil, Potteromyces asteroxylicola in the Rhynie Chert, marking the oldest evidence of fungi causing diseases. Potteromyces asteroxylicola was found infecting the ancient plant Asteroxylon mackiei, showcasing a predator-prey interaction that occurred while the plant was alive. The unique reproductive structures of Potteromyces, known as […]
Banni Grassland : Setup Of Cheetah Breeding And Conservation Centre
Banni Grassland : Setup Of Cheetah Breeding And Conservation Centre The Gujarat Government recently said that the Central Government has approved setting up a cheetah breeding and conservation centre in the Banni Grassland. Banni Grassland is located along the northern border of Kachchh district. It is one of the largest grasslands in the Indian subcontinent […]
Goldilocks Effect On The Economy
Goldilocks Effect On The Economy: The RBI’s growth and inflation forecasts indicate a Goldilocks Effect on the economy by the second quarter of the next fiscal year. Goldilocks Effect or the Goldilocks Principle, is the premise that people are inclined to seek ‘just the right’ amount of something. People prefer something that is neither too […]
Syphilis : Cases Reported In US
Syphilis : Cases Reported In US Cases of ocular syphilis has been recently reported in Michigan, US. Syphilis is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). It is caused by the bacteria, Treponema pallidum. After the infection happens, syphilis bacteria can stay in the body for many years without causing symptoms. But the infection can become active […]
Hatti Community : Protest For Scheduled Tribe (ST) Status To The Community
Hatti Community : Protest For Scheduled Tribe (ST) Status To The Community Hatti community in Himachal Pradesh will organise a protest march on December 16 to press their demand for the implementation of a law giving the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the community. The Hattis are a close-knit community who take their name from […]
Official Launch Of The Oil And Gas Decarbonization Charter
Official Launch Of The Oil And Gas Decarbonization Charter: COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the official launch of the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC). Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter is a dedicated initiative for the oil and gas sector. It aims to induce substantial impact in […]
Global Partnership On Artificial Intelligence : India To Host
Global Partnership On Artificial Intelligence : India To Host India is hosting the Annual Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit from December 12 – 14, 2023. Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence is a multi-stakeholder initiative which aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice on AI by supporting cutting-edge research and applied activities […]
