Mauritius
Mapping: Source: PIB Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the ISRO and the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) for the development of a Joint Small Satellite.
Category: 09 January 2024
E-fuels
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: The International Energy Agency (IEA) report on “The Role of E-fuels in Decarbonising Transport” anticipates that biofuels will constitute 6% of road transport energy demand by 2030. Key Highlights of the report: In 2022, road transport accounted for nearly all liquid biofuel use, but this …
Tricholime
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode has successfully developed a new granular lime-based Trichoderma formulation called ‘Tricholime.’ What is Trichoderma? Trichoderma is a fungal biocontrol agent effective against soil-borne pathogens in crop production. What is Tricholime? It is a lime-based formulation, developed by …
‘Clean & Green Villages’ Programme
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: HBL Context: The Panchayati Raj Ministry is prioritizing ‘Clean & Green Villages’ for the expansion of solar power capacities on a commercial basis. What is the Clean and Green Villages programme?
Bio-Imaging Bank
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), India’s largest cancer treatment facility, is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to address the increasing challenge of cancer cases. TMH has established a ‘Bio-Imaging Bank’ using deep learning to create a cancer-specific algorithm for early-stage cancer detection. The project involves a comprehensive …
Prasadam
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: India’s first healthy and hygienic food street, ‘Prasadam,’ was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare. Prasadam aims to connect citizens across the country with pure and safe local and traditional food, promoting healthy eating habits. The food street includes facilities such …
Inland Waterways Development Council
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The first Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) in Kolkata, was recently launched for the development of river cruise tourism in India. The IWDC also launched the ‘Harit Nauka’ guidelines and the ‘River Cruise Tourism Roadmap, 2047.’ The roadmap aims to enable capacity in 26 additional waterways, …
National Cancer Grid
Content for Mains Enrichment: Source: BBC Cachar Cancer Centre in Assam, are reducing cancer drug costs through the National Cancer Grid. This collaborative effort involves bulk buying drugs, cutting costs by over 85%, and making cancer treatments more affordable for patients, especially in smaller towns and rural areas. The initiative is led by …
Mulya Pravah 2.0: Values and Ethics in Higher Education
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Ethics in Education/ Ethica in Personal and professional lives Source: Th Context The University Grants Commission (UGC) is pushing for values and ethics in higher education through guidelines like Mulya Pravah 2.0. What is Mulya Pravah 2.0? It is a guideline issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) …
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