Hunger Stones: Europe was suffering from the worst drought, therefore rivers have dried up and there is the emergence of Hunger Stones. Hunger Stones are the common hydrological marker in central Europe and date back to the pre-instrumental era. They serve as reminders to today’s generation of previously dire water shortages. Usually found in Europe, […]
Tag: 23rd Aug 2022
Drought Tolerant Crop
Drought Tolerant Crop: A study has noted that a common weed named “Portulaca oleracea”, commonly known as purslane, offers important clues about creating drought-tolerant crops in a world beset by climate change. Yale University scientists integrated two metabolic pathways to produce a novel type of photosynthesis that enables the weed to withstand drought while remaining […]
India’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) Bus
India’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) Bus: The Union Minister of State of Science & Technology launched India’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) Bus. A hydrogen fuel cell is an electrochemical device that converts hydrogen into electrical energy. Fuel cells work in a similar manner to conventional batteries found in electric vehicles, but they do […]
Supercharged Rice
Supercharged Rice: The Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences have shown how a transcriptional regulator can boost grain yields and shorten the growth duration of rice. This ‘supercharged biotech rice’ yields 40% more grain. The report has pointed out that giving a Chinese rice variety a second copy of one of its own […]
CPEC Authority
CPEC Authority: China gave nod to Pakistan’s decision to scrap the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority amid reports of growing rift between the all-weather friends over the slow pace of the USD 60 billion project. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority was established through an ordinance in 2019. It was aimed at accelerating the pace […]
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition: Right to Information (RTI) responses received by the Internet Freedom Foundation reveal that the Delhi Police treats matches of above 80% similarity generated by its facial recognition technology (FRT) system as positive results. Facial recognition is an algorithm-based technology which creates a digital map of the face by identifying and mapping an individual’s […]
Second Phase Of Grameen Udyami Project
Second Phase Of Grameen Udyami Project: National Skill Development Corporation, NSDC in partnership with Seva Bharti and Yuva Vikas Society launched the second phase of Grameen Udyami Project to augment skill training in tribal communities for their inclusive and sustainable growth. Grameen Udyami is a unique multiskilling project, funded by NSDC that aims to train […]
Forever Chemicals
Forever Chemicals: A recent study published in Environment Science and Technology has found that rainwater from many places across the globe is contaminated with “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,” (PFAs), which are called “forever chemicals” because of their tendency to stick around in the atmosphere, rainwater and soil for long periods of time. PFAs are man-made […]
