British Academy Book Prize: India-born author Nandini Das was named the winner of the 2023 British Academy Book Prize. British Academy Book Prize was formerly known as the Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize. It was established in 2013. It was established to reward and celebrate the best works of non-fiction that demonstrate rigour and originality and have […]
Tag: 3rd Nov 2023
UN Office For The Coordination Of Humanitarian Affairs
UN Office For The Coordination Of Humanitarian Affairs: According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA), Israeli settler violence has increased significantly, from an already high average of three incidents per day in 2023 to seven a day now. UN-OHCA was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations in […]
State Food Safety Index
State Food Safety Index: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published the State Food Safety Index. Key findings of the report: After adjusting for a new parameter included in the 2023 index, 15 out of 20 states recorded lower 2023 scores compared to 2019. The steepest fall in scores over five years […]
Awaous Motla : Edible Freshwater Fish
Awaous Motla : Edible Freshwater Fish A group of scientists discovered an edible freshwater fish available in the markets of western Odisha. Awaous Motla is a fish with a vibrant yellow-coloured body and a fleshy upper lip. It was collected from the Mahanadi River. The discovery was made during the ongoing research project funded by […]
Future Leaders Scholarship Programme
Future Leaders Scholarship Programme: Imperial College London announced its biggest-ever scholarship programme for Indian students. Future Leaders Scholarship Programme will support 30 of the country’s most talented Master’s scholars over the next three years. The scholarship will cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses. It will be for students studying Master’s programmes in […]
White Hydrogen
White Hydrogen: Scientists looking for fossil fuels beneath the ground in northeastern France have discovered a large reservoir of white hydrogen. White Hydrogen is also referred to as “natural,” “gold” or “geologic” hydrogen. It is naturally produced in the Earth’s crust and is considered a potential source of clean energy. It generally exists combined with […]
INFUSE Mission : NASA
INFUSE Mission : NASA The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched a sounding rocket as part of its INFUSE mission. The Integral Field Ultraviolet Spectroscope Experiment (INFUSE) was launched from the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. It was launched to study the Cygnus Loop, a supernova remnant. The INFUSE mission is expected […]
UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network
UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network: Kozhikode in Kerala and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh have been added to the prestigious creative cities list of UNESCO for contributions in the fields of literature and music, respectively UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network was created in 2004. It is To promote cooperation with and among cities that have identified creativity as […]
Indigenous Charging Standards : BIS
Indigenous Charging Standards : BIS The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has approved an indigenous AC and DC combined charging connector standard, known as IS17017 (Part 2/Sec 7): 2023, for light electric vehicles (LEVs). This standard is the world’s first of its kind and has been developed in India. This initiative allows original equipment manufacturers […]
Pichwai Painting
Pichwai Painting: Chennai’s Collage is hosting an art exhibition showcasing Pichwai paintings, some of which date back 350 years. Pichwai art originated in Nathdwara, near Udaipur, and is traditionally created on cloth, typically khadi. The paintings use stone pigments for gold and silver tones and vegetable dyes for vibrant colours like orange, red, chrome yellow, […]
