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Supercapacitor device
In News Recently, Researchers developed a low-cost device that can selectively capture carbon dioxide gas while it charges. The device has been described in the journal Nanoscale. About Supercapacitor Device It is similar to a rechargeable battery, is the size of a coin, and is made in part from sustainable materials including coconut shells and […]
ASHA Programme
In News Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognized the contribution of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) Programme during the Covid-19 pandemic. Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) Programme About: The ASHA programme is a key element of the community processes component of the National Health Mission intended to attain the goal of increasing community […]
Sangita Kalanidhi Awards
In News Recently, the Madras Music Academy announced Sangita Kalanidhi award winners for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022. About Sangita Kalanidhi It is considered the highest accolade in the field of Carnatic music. It came into existence in 1942. Prior to that, a senior musician/expert was invited to preside over the Music Academy’s annual […]
Floods in Assam
In News Assam is seeing the devastation of floods and landslides due to pre-monsoon rain. About Assam is facing devastation because of climate change and wrongly implemented infrastructural projects. The devastation can further aggravate with the onset of monsoon which is due in sometime. Causes behind unprecedented devastation Extraordinarily intense pre-monsoon rains: The pre-monsoon rain […]
CSIR-AROMA Mission
In News The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) will organise a festival to promote lavender in Bhaderwah (Doda district) of Jammu and Kashmir. CSIR – AROMA Mission Aim: To develop and disseminate the aroma-related science and technology to reach the end users / clients of CSIR: Farmers, industry and […]
World of Work Report ILO
In News Recently, the ninth edition (World of Work) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Monitor has been released. Major highlights of the report Increasing inequalities: Multiple global crises are threatening global labour market recovery, with increasing inequalities within and between countries. Reduction in working hours and Job loss: After significant gains made during 2021, […]
China-Taiwan Issue
In Context Recently, a statement by the United States President suggested that any attempt by China to invade Taiwan would attract American military intervention. How did the current round of tensions come about? The current round of tensions between China and Taiwan began on October 1 2021 when China observed its National Day to mark […]
Reconstitution of Inter-state Council
In News The Inter-State Council and the standing committee of the Inter-State Council have been recently reconstituted. Composition of the Inter-State Council (As per the new mandate) Prime minister as the Chairman Chief ministers of all the states Chief ministers of union territories having legislative assemblies Administrators of union territories not having legislative assemblies Governors […]
Parliamentary Oversight over International Treaties
In Context Recently, the question arose whether Parliament should exercise some control over the executive’s power to sign international treaties. Parliament’s power to legislate on treaties In the Constitution, entry 14 of the Union list contains the following item — “entering into treaties and agreements with foreign countries and implementing treaties, agreements and conventions with […]
