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Fluorescence Microscopy
In News Researchers at Winona State University, Minnesota, have created a design for a rudimentary Fluorescence Microscope. What is Fluorescence Microscopy? An optical microscope views an object by studying how it absorbs, reflects or scatters visible light. A fluorescence microscope views an object by studying how it reemits light that it has absorbed, i.e. how […]
Jalyukt Shivar Project
In News Government of Maharashtra has decided to launch the second phase of Jalyukt Shivar project. About It is a scheme that targets drought-prone areas by Undertaking water conservation measures. The scheme attempts to arrest maximum run-off water during the monsoon months, in village areas known to receive less rainfall.. Under the scheme, decentralised water […]
Net zero waste must for buildings
In Context All upcoming housing societies and commercial complexes in the country will soon mandatorily have to ensure net zero waste and have their liquid discharge treated. India currently generates 72,368 million litres per day of urban wastewater of which only 28% is treated About The directive is part of the Manhole to Machine-hole scheme […]
First India-Australia Annual Summit
In News Recently, the Australian Prime minister visited India to participate in an annual summit. Outcomes Both countries reaffirmed the strength of bilateral ties which are based on the foundation of mutual trust, shared democratic values, common interests and strong people-to-people ties. The First India-Australia Annual Summit led to following outcomes Signing of Audiovisual Co-production […]
The rise of the ESG regulations
In Context Over the last decade, regulators and corporations have embraced environmental impact, commitment to social issues and the soundness of their corporate governance and protection of shareholder rights as part of their business model. About Companies have a realization that environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations need to be included by investors in a […]
Adultery as ‘misconduct’
In News The Union of India sought clarification from the Supreme Court on applicability of its judgement on Adultery on armed forces. About The Supreme Court of India decriminalized adultery more than four years ago in a landmark judgment, Joseph Shine versus Union of India in 2018. Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (on […]
Same-sex marriages can rock societal values: Centre
In Context The Union government expressed its disagreement towards same-sex marriage pointing out that it would cause complete havoc with the delicate balance of personal laws and accepted societal values. According to the government, marriage between a biological man and woman is a “holy union, a sacrament and a sanskar” in India. What is Same-Sex […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3, 4 Hopeful of economic pact this year, says Albanese after talks with Modi (International Relations) Know about the bilateral relations between India & Australia. Know about the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) between both the countries. GS 1 […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1,8 H3N2 flu claims two lives: Health Ministry (Health) Know about the H3N2 subtype of seasonal influenza. Symptoms, potential of the spread, availability of drugs etc. GS 2 6 Belated, but essential (Indian Polity) Know about the recent move of all transactions […]