Monthly Archives: February 2022
Origami Metamaterials
In News Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology Madras have developed such a material, called Origami metamaterials which could have many uses. What is Origami Metamaterial? The origami metamaterials are made by joining panels along their edges to form ‘creases’ about which the structure locally ‘folds’. These combine the Japanese art of paper folding (origami) […]
Eat Right Campus Initiative
In Context Four police stations of the New Delhi district have been certified as ‘Eat Right Campus’ by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). About The ‘Eat Right Campus’ initiative led by FSSAI aims to promote safe, healthy and sustainable food in campuses such as schools, universities, colleges, workplaces, hospitals, tea estates […]
Capacity Development Scheme
In News Recently, the Cabinet approved the continuation of the Capacity Development (CD) Scheme till 31.03.2026, with outlay of ?3179 crores. About The CD Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme of MoSPI. Objective: To augment infrastructural, technical as well as manpower resources for enabling the availability of credible and timely official statistics. It comprises two […]
National Hydrogen Mission policy: Part I
In News Recently, the Ministry of Power notified the first part of the National Hydrogen Mission policy on green hydrogen and green ammonia Major Highlights of the policy Green Hydrogen / Ammonia manufacturers may purchase renewable power from the power exchange or set up renewable energy capacity themselves or through any other developer, anywhere. Open […]
UAE-India Trade Pact
In News The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is likely to be signed at a virtual ceremony in the presence of the PM of India and UAE Crown. About It will include a digital trade element, which is a first of its kind for both countries. The United Arab […]
Indian Neutrino Observatory Project
In News Tamil Nadu has conveyed to the Supreme Court that it does not want the Indian Neutrino Observatory (INO) to be set up in a sensitive ecological zone in the Western Ghats. Indian Neutrino Observatory Project About: The setting up of an INO was approved by the Union cabinet for studying fundamental particles called […]
Stem Cell Transplant: Miracle Cure Against HIV
In News A U.S. patient with leukemia (blood cancer) has become the first woman and the third person to date to be cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from a donor who was naturally resistant to the virus that causes AIDS. About Only two people have reportedly been cured of HIV so […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 2 India, UAE to sign trade pact on Friday (IR) What are the key features and significance of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India- UAE? GS 2 6 Govt says looking to arrange more flights out of Ukraine (IR) Know […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 SC to hear Vanniyar quota cases on merits (Polity and Governance) Know about the validity of a Tamil Nadu State law granting reservation to Vanniyars, petitions linked to it, the State Government’s stand, Madras High Court’s decision, what are […]
Editorial Analysis
- Uniform Taxation in Agriculture: Opportunities and Challenges
- Debate Over River Interlinking in India
- Rise in Female Enrollments in STEM Field
- Enhancing Governance in India in a Digital Way
- Enhancing Social Security for Unorganised Workers: Role of e-Shram