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1) Graphene: Researchers in Georgia have created the world’s first functional semiconductor made from graphene.   For the first time, graphene has showed band gap property.   Band Gap is a crucial electronic property that allows semiconductors to switch on and off.   About Graphene:   It is a two-dimensional single-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms bonded in a hexagonalRead more

National Civil Services Day: National Civil Service Day:21st April is celebrated as the National Civil Service Day as it marks the anniversary (21st April 1947) of the historic address given by the country’s 1st home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to the newly appointed administrative services officers. During the Speech, Sardar Patel had referred to theRead more

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program: The United States Department of State recently released data that indicates significant progress in the processing of EB-5 applications that are currently pending, especially those from Indian citizens. The EB-5 (employment-based, 5th preference), or US golden visa, provides a special road for overseas investors and their families to seek permanent residencyRead more

1) Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary (EWS): IISC study in EWS has revealed the migration of birds uphill amid rising temperatures.   Falls within the Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.   Conjoins Sessa Orchid Sanctuary to the northeast and Pakhui/ Pakke Tiger Reserve.   River: Kameng River and its tributaries (Tipi and Sessa) drainRead more

1) Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs): The Election Commission of India (ECI) brought new rules for the allocation of symbols to RUPPs.   The new rules mandate RUPPs to furnish the following along with application for symbols   Audited accounts of the last three financial years,   Expenditure statements of last two elections   RUPPs are those which haveRead more

Wetlands City Accreditation: Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has submitted three nominations from India for Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) of Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) & Udaipur (Rajasthan) under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. The Ramsar Convention during COP12 held in the year 2015 approved a voluntary Wetland City AccreditationRead more

Square Kilometer Array Observatory: It is a state of the art, mega science international facility to build the world’s biggest and most sensitive radio telescope for addressing a wide variety of cutting-edge science goals. The SKAO, collocated in Australia (SKA-Low) and South Africa (SKA-Mid) with operational headquarters in the UK, is expected to revolutionize radioRead more

1) Fog Pass Device (FPDs): Indian Railways installed FPDs for smoother operations in foggy weather.   FPDs, being GPS-based navigation devices, provide real-time information about signals, level crossing gates, Permanent Speed Restrictions, Neutral Sections etc.   Features   Equipped with both display and voice guidance.   can cater to train speeds up to 160 km/hr.   Unaffected by weather conditionsRead more

1) Supreme Court legal Services Committee (SCLSC): Recently, a Supreme Court judge has been nominated as the Chairman of the SCLSC.   It is a statutory body.   Constituted under section 3A of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 by National Legal Service Authority.   Objective: Providing free legal services to poor, underprivileged and those marginalized in society.   ChiefRead more

Hattee community: The Himachal Pradesh state government has finally issued notification to give Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Hattee community of Trans-Giri area of Sirmaur district. They are a close-knit community who got their name from their tradition of selling homegrown vegetables, crops, meat and wool etc. at small markets called ‘haat’ in towns.Read more