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Magnetometer

In News Recently, Scientists from Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology have developed Magnetometer for low cost, reliable & real-time measurements of magnetic fields. Magnetometer It is an instrument for measuring the strength and sometimes the direction of magnetic fields, including those on or near the Earth […]

Online Education Amid Covid-19

In News The ongoing second wave of Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the countries in all possible ways and especially the education sector, confining students at home leaving long term impacts on them and their parents. Impact of Covid-19 on Education A sizable number of children will be deprived of formal education and will remain outside […]

Air Cleaning for Covid-19

In News Recently, a systematic modelling study published in the journal Physics of Fluids shows that improved ventilation can lower the risk of transmission of the Covid-19 virus. About the Experiment The scientists measured the clean air delivery rate of the air cleaning system. Tobacco smoke was used to simulate the airborne virus. The experimental […]

Counterfeit Drugs in India

In News Recently, courts have passed strict orders against fake drugs and hoarding and black-marketing of medicines and medical devices. Hoarding is stocking up items in anticipation of shortage or scarcity of items and it, in itself is not a crime but selling hoarded drugs without a licence is. Black marketing means charging a premium […]

Renewable Energy in India: Capacity Addition Halved in 2020

In News Recently, Renewable Energy Market Update Report 2021 has stated that India’s renewable energy (RE) capacity addition in 2020 declined by more than 50 per cent since 2019. Renewable Energy Market Update Report 2021 It is a report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA). It forecasted new global renewable power capacity additions for […]

National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage

In News Cabinet has approved the implementation of the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. About The Government of India (GoI), through the Department of Heavy Industry, intends to ensure overall energy security for the nation in the long run. A budget allocation of Rs. 18,100 crores […]

China Rocket Debris Falls In Indian Ocean

In News Debris from the last stage of China’s Long March rocket fell into the waters of the Indian Ocean west of the Maldives.  Background The Long March-5B Y2 rocket was carrying the Tianhe, or Heavenly Harmony, module, which is the first of three key components for the construction of China’s space station. China’s space […]

Uranium And Applications

In News The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested two persons with 7 kg natural uranium estimated to be worth around Rs 21 crore. Both were arrested under the Atomic Energy Act of 1962 for possessing uranium without a licence. Uranium Element Uranium (U) is a radioactive chemical element of the actinide series of the periodic […]

India-UK Roadmap 2030

In News Recently, India and the UK have adopted an ambitious ‘Roadmap 2030’ during the virtual bilateral summit between the Prime Minister of India and his British counterpart. The UK and India share many fundamental values since the UK is one of the oldest democracies and India is the world’s largest democracy. Both are committed […]

5G Trials in India

In News Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has given permission to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) to conduct trials for the use and application of 5G technology. About the Trials Applicant TSPs include Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and MTNL. These TSPs have tied up with original equipment manufacturers and technology providers like Ericsson, Nokia, […]