Semiconductor Shortage: There has been an abrupt and cascading shortage of semiconductors worldwide. Semiconductors are materials which have a conductivity between conductors (generally metals) and nonconductors or insulators (such as most ceramics). Semiconductors can be pure elements, such as silicon or germanium, or compounds such as gallium arsenide or cadmium selenide. Conductivity is the measure […]
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Sankalp Smarak
Sankalp Smarak: In order to preserve this important event in history, a Sankalp Smarak was dedicated to the nation by Lt Gen Ajai Singh, Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), exactly 78 years after Netaji’s arrival on 29 Dec 2021. The Smarak is a tribute not only to the resolve of the soldiers of the […]
Global Cropland Expansion
Global Cropland Expansion: According to a new study, cropland area across the world increased 9% and cropland Net Primary Production (NPP) by 25% from 2003-2019. The growth was primarily due to agricultural expansion in Africa and South America. Cropland Area: Cropland is defined as ‘land used for annual and perennial herbaceous crops for human consumption, […]
New Constitution To Tackle A “Climate And Ecological Emergency: Chile
New Constitution To Tackle A “Climate And Ecological Emergency: Chile The South American country of Chile has formed a Constitution Convention to write a new constitution to tackle a “climate and ecological emergency.” As climate catastrophes become inevitable, countries that are already struggling with resource depletion (water, in Chile’s case) are being forced to take […]
Consumer Protection Rules, 2021
Consumer Protection Rules, 2021: In exercise of provisions under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the Central Government has notified the Consumer Protection (Jurisdiction of the District Commission, the State Commission and the National Commission) Rules, 2021. The Act stipulates the pecuniary jurisdiction of each tier of consumer commission. The new rules revised pecuniary jurisdiction for […]
The Quantum Computing Laboratory By Indian Army
The Quantum Computing Laboratory By Indian Army: The Indian Army has set up a Quantum Computing Laboratory and a centre for Artificial Intelligence in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. The Quantum Computing Laboratory has been established with the help of the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), to spearhead research and training in this key developing field. National […]
Atal Ranking Of Institutions On Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2021
Atal Ranking Of Institutions On Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2021: The Ministry of Education’s innovation cell released the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2021. The very first edition of ARIIA started in 2019. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Education and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to systematically […]
Indian Pangolin
Indian Pangolin: A radio-tagged Indian pangolin was released into the wild in Nandankanan Zoological Park (Odisha) following soft release protocols and provision for post-release monitoring. Radio-tagging involves attaching a transmitter to an animal to monitor its movements. Several wild animals — tigers, leopards and migratory birds — have been tagged over decades. Pangolins are scaly […]
Sahitya Akademi Award
Sahitya Akademi Award: The Sahitya Akademi announced the Sahitya Akademi Award 2021 in 20 languages. The Akademi also announced Yuva Puraskar and Bal Sahitya Puraskar for 2021. List Of Sahitya Akademi Awards 2021 Anuradha Sarma Pujari (Assamese) Bratya Basu (Bengali) Mwdai Gahai (Bodo) Raj Rahi (Dogri) Namita Gokhale (English) Daya Prakash Sinha (Hindi) DS Nagabhushana […]
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP): The RCEP will come into effect on January 1, 2022, marking the formation of the world’s largest free trade zone in terms of trade volume. RCEP is a trade deal between the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Aims and […]
