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COP26 Climate Conference and its Importance

In Context The UK is going to host the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference from October 31 to November 12. The year 2021 marks the 26th Conference of Parties and will be held in the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow. Formation of COP About: The Conference of Parties comes under the United Nations Climate […]

Zeolite Oxygen Concentrators

Context   In India, IISc has transferred the technology of making Zeolite oxygen concentrators to over 20 companies. About Zeolites  Zeolites are highly porous, 3-D meshes of silica and alumina. They occur naturally and are also produced industrially on a large scale.   In nature, they occur where volcanic outflows have met water.  Synthetic zeolites have proven […]

DLX1 Gene to Treat Prostate Cancer

In News  Researchers at the IIT, Kanpur discovered a particular gene (DLX1) that have an important role to play in the growth and development of prostate cancer. The DLX1 gene has an important role in the development of jaws, skeletons, and interneurons in the brain. About the study  Androgen receptor is responsible for promoting the […]

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port

In News Recently, the Ship-to-Ship operation of LPG was undertaken at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, for the first time in the History of major ports in India. Key Highlights  Kolkata Port was renamed Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. The Kolkata Port is the first Major Port as well as the only riverine port in the country. […]

Need to Review of IMF Role: Experts

In News Recently, experts have suggested the need to review the role of the IMF. The experts made suggestions to change the economic weights of emerging countries, stressing completing quota reforms and maintaining data integrity. About Former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India analysed the issue of IMF quota reforms in a research […]

Western Disturbances

In News  Recently, Uttar Pradesh recorded Heavy rain due to the low-pressure zone caused by western disturbance and lower cyclonic circulations. What is Western Disturbance (WD)? It is an extra-tropical storm that originates in the Mediterranean region. The disturbance travels from the “western” to the eastern direction.  Disturbance means an area of “disturbed” or reduced […]

Who are Nihangs?

In News The Nihangs (Sikh warriors) were in the news after a man was found murdered, allegedly for desecration of a Sikh holy book (Sarbloh Granth). Who is a Nihang? About: Nihangs or Nihang Singhs, originally known as Akalis or Akali Nihangs, are designated the Guru’s knights or the Guru’s beloved. The word Nihang has […]

China’s Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Test

In News China in August tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic glide vehicle that circled the globe before speeding towards its target.  It was claimed by a report in the London-based Financial Times, citing various sources. Test as Per the Report The Chinese military launched a rocket that carried a hypersonic glide vehicle, which flew through low-orbit […]

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

In Context Recently, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was celebrated on October 17 by the United Nations.  About the Day Aim:  To raise awareness about the struggles of people living in poverty. Theme:  Building forward together: Ending Persistent Poverty, Respecting all People and our Planet. History and Significance: The event was first […]

New Water Policy of India

In Context  There is mounting global evidence in favour of nature-based solutions for water storage and supply according to the chairman of the drafting committee of the country’s new water policy. Why do we need a new water policy?  Recent estimates suggest that if the current pattern of demand continues, about half of the national […]