AroTrack: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have developed a water-pollutant detecting device called ‘AroTrack’. AroTrack accurately detects harmful aromatic xenobiotic pollutants such as phenol or benzene, xylenols. It uses proteins typically found in bacteria living in heavily polluted environments to effectively identify multiple aromatic pollutants in water. This protein undergoes […]
Tag: 22nd Nov 2024
Global Energy Efficiency Alliance
Global Energy Efficiency Alliance: The UAE has unveiled an ambitious initiative to establish the ‘Global Energy Efficiency Alliance’ during COP29, hosted in Azerbaijan. Global Energy Efficiency Alliance aims to double global energy efficiency rates by 2030 and contribute to significant emission reductions. It also encourages strategic public-private partnerships and bolster investments in energy efficiency initiatives. […]
Biofloc Technology : Aquaculture
Biofloc Technology : Aquaculture India’s aquaculture sector has increasingly adopted Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). Biofloc Technology is a closed tank-based fish farming approach which cleans the water in fish tanks by using beneficial bacteria. Heterotrophic bacteria (commonly Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter, Acinetobacter, and Alcaligenes) are used to convert organic waste (such […]
Candidatus Phytoplasma
Candidatus Phytoplasma: Researchers have identified a new microbe called Candidatus Phytoplasma responsible for a peculiar disease that has been affecting the sesame fields of Midnapore in West Bengal. Candidatus Phytoplasma is a microbe with a cell wall lacking Mollicutes bacteria. It thrives in the nutrient-rich phloem and sieve cells of plants. Its transmission takes place […]
Bhu-Neer Portal
Bhu-Neer Portal: The Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti, digitally launched the newly developed “Bhu-Neer” portal during the concluding ceremony of India Water Week 2024. Bhu-Neer Portal is an advanced portal developed by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC). It is for improved […]
State Of The World’s Children 2024
State Of The World’s Children 2024: The world is facing an unprecedented crisis with nearly half of all children – about 1 billion – living in countries that face a high risk of climate and environmental hazards, the UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2024 (SOWC-2024) report said recently. State of the World’s Children (SOWC) […]
St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier: The decennial exposition of the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier in Goa, a 45-day spiritual and cultural event, draws millions of pilgrims and tourists. St. Francis Xavier also called “Goencho Saib” (Lord of Goa). Arrived in 1542 as a Spanish Jesuit missionary under the order of King John III of Portugal. […]
Waves OTT Platform
“Waves” OTT Platform: Prasar Bharati, India’s public broadcaster, launched its OTT platform “Waves” during the opening ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024. Waves OTT Platform developed by Prasar Bharati, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Inaugurated at IFFI 2024. Tagline: “Waves – Family Entertainment Ki Nayi Lehar.” It Offers content […]
Central Value Added Tax (CENVAT) Credit
Central Value Added Tax (CENVAT) Credit: The Supreme Court, in a landmark judgment, has allowed telecom companies to claim Central Value Added Tax (CENVAT) credit for the installation of mobile towers and prefabricated buildings (PFBs). Central Value Added Tax (CENVAT) is tax credit system allowing manufacturers or service providers to claim a set-off on excise […]
International Film Festival of India
International Film Festival of India: The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kick-started with a star-studded opening ceremony at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji, Goa, recently.
