Technical Textiles: According to a recent research report, the global Technical Textile market size is expected to reach USD 272.3 billion by 2030. Technical Textiles are textile products that are manufactured primarily for their functionality and use rather than aesthetic appeal. They are designed to have high levels of physical, mechanical, thermal, and/or chemical propertiesRead more
Bhu-Vision: Recently, a revolutionary IoT-based automated soil testing and agronomy advisory platform, Bhu-Vision was officially launched at AICRP (ICAR-IIRR), Hyderabad. It is also known as KRISHI-RASTAA Soil Testing System. It has been jointly developed by ICAR-IIRR(Indian Council of Agricultural Research -Indian Institute of Rice Research) and KrishiTantra. This system seamlessly conducts 12 key soilRead more
1) Committee of Parliament on Official Language: It came into existence in 1976 as a result of arrangements made in the Official Language Act, 1963. Article 344(4) provides for formation of such committee. Mandate: To review progress made in use of Hindi for official purposes of Union and to submit report to the President whileRead more
31st August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair 1) China’s government recently unveiled the “2023 edition of the standard map of China,” reaffirming its territorial claims over disputed regions. The map also shows the tenth dash line which underlines Beijing’s claims over Taiwan island. 2) The north Indian Ocean (NIO)Read more
19th July #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair 1) India represents 11% of global road accident fatalities. 2) India reports a record 93% DPT immunization coverage in 2022: WHO. 14th July #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair 1) UN report: 2.4 billion people did notRead more
1) Rajya Sabha passed Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023: The bill seeks to make the act of ‘Tout’ punishable and repeal certain provisions of Legal Practitioners Act, 1879 which have become obsolete. Provisions Bill provides that every high court and district judge can frame and publish lists of touts. Such persons named in the list ofRead more
National Civil Service Day Why in the news? Every year, 21st April is celebrated as the Civil Services Day by the Government of India. It is celebrated as an occasion for the civil servants to rededicate themselves to the causes of citizens and renew their commitments to public service and excellence in work. The dateRead more
National Quantum Mission (NQM) Why in News? Recently, the union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) to aid scientific and industrial research and development in quantum technology. What is National Quantum Mission? About: It will be implemented by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) under the MinistryRead more
Concerns of Rising Sea Level (SLR) Why in news? World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) State of the Global Climate 2022 report highlighted that the world’s sea level is rising at an unprecedented rate. How much is the sea rising? The rate of global mean sea-level (GSML) rise has doubled between the first decade of the satelliteRead more
Group of Seven (G7) Summit to phase out fossil fuels Why in news? G7 sets renewables target, however, no timeline for fossil fuel phase out. What are the key proposals of the meeting? Energy transition – G7 collectively decided to increase offshore wind capacity by 150 gigawatts and add solar capacity of over 1 terawatt.Read more
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