1) Nitrogen-9: Scientists have recently discovered nitrogen-9 nuclei which contains 7 protons and 2 neutrons. It is an unusually high proton-to-neutron ratio. This disparity has a critical effect on the isotope’s stability, influencing its decay processes as well as overall behaviour. It only exists for one billionth of a nanosecond. Nitrogen -9 is an isotopeRead more
1) Project Collaboration Agreement: The Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed the Traditional and Complementary Medicine ‘Project Collaboration Agreement’. This is the third ‘ Project Collaboration Agreement’ signed by the Ministry of Ayush with WHO. Objective: To standardize Traditional and Complementary Medical Systems. Integrate their quality and safety aspects intoRead more
Technology Development Board: It is a statutory body constituted under the Technology Development Board Act, 1995. It aims to promote the development and commercialization of indigenous technology and the adaptation of imported technology for wider application. The board consists of 11 Board members. It provides equity capital or loans to industrial concerns and financial assistanceRead more
Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes (SATHI): It is an initiative by the Department of Science and Technology to boost access to research and testing facilities and address problems of accessibility, maintenance, redundancy, and duplication of expensive equipment in Institutions. These Centres will be equipped with major analytical instruments and advanced manufacturing facilities which areRead more
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): The concept of an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) was adopted through the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). EEZ, as defined under UNCLOS, is an area of the ocean extending up to 200 nautical miles (370 km) immediately offshore from a country’s land coast in whichRead more
Worldwide Governance Indicators: It is released by the World Bank. It provides a ranking of 215 countries and territories. It is based on six dimensions of governance: Voice and Accountability, Political Stability and Absence of Violence, Government Effectiveness, Regulatory Quality, Rule of Law, Control of Corruption. These indicators are designed to help researchers and analystsRead more
1) Police Custody: The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) Bill 2023 provides that 15-day police custody can be sought at any time during the initial investigation period (initial 60 days or 40 days as applicable). It suggests that police custody can be extended by a Magistrate beyond the initial 15 days under the BNSS, unlikeRead more
1) Coconut Development Board: Coconut Development Board (CDB) has officially launched the “Hello Naariyal,” Friends of Coconut Tree call centre for coconut harvesting and other plant management practices. CDB is a statutory body established under the Coconut Development Board Act, of 1979. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Headquarters: Kochi in Kerala. Mandate:Read more
PM-PVTG Development Mission: The Prime Minister will launch the PM-PVTG Development Mission in a bid to empower the tribals on the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, which has been celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. The Rs 24,000-crore project is aimed at the development of the PVTGs. It has been designed to bring critical infrastructure like power,Read more
Kangri: The Kangri, also known as Kanger or Kangid, is earthenware filled with glowing embers and encased in pretty handmade wicker baskets. It is a portable and moving heater that Kashmiris keep in their pheran, a long woollen cloak reaching down to the knees worn by people during the frosty winters. A pot can hold aboutRead more
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