IIT-M Generates Hydrogen From Seawater Context: IIT-Madras physics department researchers have created key elements for a highly efficient, economically viable method of electrolyzing saltwater to produce hydrogen. The findings were released in the ACS Applied Energy Materials journal. Points to Ponder: The traditional alkaline water […]
Three States Rebuff Directive To Test Transgenic Cotton Context: Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Telangana have rejected a plan to test a novel transgenic cotton seed that was approved by the Centre’s Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). Points to Ponder: A plan to test a fresh transgenic […]
Own Standards To Assess Socio-Economic Progress Context: The Union government’s decision to abandon what it deems the universal worldwide data metrics used to gauge the socioeconomic development of the nation has divided health campaigners. National Family Health Survey Purpose: The NFHS is carried out in […]
Madras High Court sets aside DGFT ban on import of dogs Context The Madras High Court has overturned the Directorate General of Foreign Trade’s (DGFT) April 25, 2016 notification prohibiting the import of dogs into the country, providing a victory for dog lovers across the […]
The Himachal tussle with Punjab over the Shanan project Context: The Himachal Pradesh government has once again made it clear that it will not budge in the ongoing dispute between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh over the 99-year-old lease of the British-era Shanan Hydropower Project located […]
Study By WHO on Water Availability In India Context : According to a modelling study conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and commissioned by the Jal Shakti Ministry, the Centre could prevent close to 4,00,000 deaths from diarrhoea if it is successful in implementing […]
Chandrayaan-3 is to be launched in mid-July Context: S.Somnath, the head of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), announced on Thursday that the organisation intended to launch the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission in the middle of July. Points to ponder: A follow-up mission to Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3 […]
Atlantic Declaration Context: On Thursday, the leaders of the United States and the United Kingdom unveiled a new strategic agreement as they recommitted to their “special relationship” to combat China, Russia, and economic instability. Points to Ponder: During a summit at the White House, the […]
National Exit Test to start from 2024, says Health Ministry Context: The National Exit Test (NExT) will begin in 2024, the Union Health Ministry confirmed on Thursday, putting an end to months of rumours. NExT will serve as the test for registration as a doctor […]
Iran unveils new ‘hypersonic missile’ Context: As tensions over its nuclear programme with the United States remain high, Iran said on Tuesday that it has developed a hypersonic missile that could fly at 15 times the speed of sound, adding a new weapon to its […]