In News India has recorded 572% growth in grant of Patents in the last 7 years. About Trade Marks registration has shot up from 65,045 in 2015-16 to 2,55,993 in 2020-21. These developments have reflected positively in the improvement of India’s ranking in Global Innovation Index to 48th in 2020, (+33 ranks from 81st in […]
In News The Prime Minister of India called for everyone’s effort for inclusive development and world-class infrastructure in his independence day address. Key Points in Speech Theme of the Speech: It was on the line of appeal to the economic agents in the country to aim for “world class” and “next generation” targets for the […]
In News Recently the Prime Minister of India announced the launch of the National Hydrogen Mission on India’s 75th Independence Day. About Mission National Hydrogen Mission It was proposed in the Union Budget 2021. The government’s aim is to make India a global hub for the production and export of green hydrogen. Green hydrogen energy […]
In News Recently, the Centre notified ban on the use of ‘single-use plastic items from July by 2022 Key Points of notification Prohibited commodities: The manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of the following single-use plastic, including polystyrene and expanded polystyrene, commodities shall be prohibited with effect from the 1st July 2022 and other […]
In News For the first time, India is set to import 15 lakh tonnes of genetically modified soymeal. Why does India need to import? Rising Demands: The import of soymeal is to meet the current feed shortage in the country. There is a rising demand for a major ingredient of poultry feed. Poor harvest: The […]
In News Recently, Scientists confirmed that stimulating bacteria with nutrients in the cold seawaters of the Canadian Arctic can help decompose diesel and other petroleum oil after oil spills Key Points of study The scientists recreated the oceanic atmosphere with sediments from the sea bed, artificial seawater in bottles kept at 4 degrees Celsius. They […]
In News On the occasion of World Elephant Day (12th August) the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released the population estimation protocol to be adopted in the All India elephant and tiger population estimation in 2022. About As per the new protocol, India will move to a system that will count tigers and […]
Context A recent study has found Microplastics in samples of tap water supplied to Goa households. The study was carried out by CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography and Delhi-based research and advocacy organisation Toxics Link. Major Findings Microplastics were detected in all tap water samples as well as water samples collected from different Water Treatment Plants […]
In News A Investor Summit will be organized to invite investment for setting up vehicle scrapping infrastructure. About the Summit The summit involves the participation from potential investors, industry experts, and concerned central and state government ministries. The Summit is being organized to invite investment for setting up vehicle scrapping infrastructure under the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet […]
In News The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the report, ‘Climate Change 2021: the Physical Science Basis’. About It is the first part of IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). It sets the stage for the Conference of Parties (CoP) 26 conference in November 2021. The report mentioned that Indian subcontinent may see an […]