Finland And Sweden Submitted A Joint Application To Join NATO: Finland and Sweden submitted a joint application to join NATO as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forces a dramatic reappraisal of security in Europe. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states – 28 European states, the United States, […]
Tag: 20th May 2022
What Are RFID Tags?
What Are RFID Tags? RFID tags will now be used to track Amarnath pilgrims. The decision was taken amid heightened security threats to the pilgrimage. Radio Frequency Identification is a wireless tracking system that consists of tags and readers. Radio waves are used to communicate information/identity of objects or people. The tags can carry encrypted […]
Ethanol Blending Percentage
Increase Of Percentage Of Ethanol In petrol To 20%: The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels, 2018, to advance the date by which fuel companies have to increase the percentage of ethanol in petrol to 20%. The policy to introduce 20% ethanol in petrol will take effect from April 1, 2023. […]
Gifted Child Category : Qualifying Criteria By AICTE
Gifted Child Category : Qualifying Criteria By AICTE Last month, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) stated that it will allow institutions to set aside two more seats under the “gifted child” category. The criteria: A prizewinner of at least one national/international level competition organised by a government or a recognised private body. […]
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: A team of researchers in Australia has identified a biochemical marker in the blood that could help identify newborn babies at risk for the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The researchers used dried blood spots from newborn infants and screened the samples for BChE (Butyrylcholinesterase) level and total protein content. Sudden […]
The State Of Inequality In India Report
The State Of Inequality In India Report: The ‘State of Inequality in India’ Report was released by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM). Highlights of the Report: Urban areas have a 44.4% wealth concentration in the highest quintile (20%) compared to a meager 7.1% concentration in rural areas. India’s unemployment rate is […]
International Museum Day 2022
International Museum Day 2022: Observed on 18th May every year. Theme for 2022: The Power of Museums. The Day was instituted in 1977 by the International Council of Museums (ICOM). ICOM is a membership association and a non-governmental organisation which establishes professional and ethical standards for museum activities. It is the only global organisation in […]
Multi Agency Centre (MAC)
Multi Agency Centre (MAC): The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has been granted 138.48 crore by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for a “technology upgrade” of the Multi Agency Centre (MAC). It is a common counter-terrorism grid under the Intelligence Bureau that was made operational in 2001 following the Kargil War. As many as 28 organisations, […]
Impact Of Increasing Pollution On Human Health : NHRC
Impact Of Increasing Pollution On Human Health : NHRC A latest Lancet Commission report on Pollution and Health has highlighted the impact of increasing pollution on human health in India. Following this, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued an advisory to the Centre and State Governments on preventing, minimising and mitigating the impacts […]
Sela Tunnel project : Arunachal Pradesh
Sela Tunnel project : Arunachal Pradesh The strategically-significant Sela Tunnel project in Arunachal Pradesh is nearing completion. Located in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, the tunnel project will provide an alternate axis to the Sela pass, which is at 13,700 feet. It will be on the BCT Road – the Balipara, Charduar and Tawang […]
