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Bioengineered Cornea Implants
In News Recently, researchers in Sweden have been able to create a successful alternative bioengineered cornea implant made of collagen derived from pig skin. About the recent research Fact: An estimated 12.7 million people around the world are blind due to their corneas. Medical-grade collagen: As a substitute for human corneas, the researchers utilised medical-grade […]
Ethanol Blending in Petrol
In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India announced that India has achieved its target of blending 10% sugarcane-extracted ethanol in petrol, ahead of schedule. About Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day, Prime Minister rooted for energy independence, Aatmanirbhar (self-sufficient) in the energy sector. India is one of the […]
Ramsar Wetlands Sites
In News Recently, India added 11 more wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites to make a total 75 Ramsar sites in the 75th year of Independence. What are the Wetlands? Wetlands are land areas, which are seasonally or permanently flooded with water. The Ramsar Convention’s definition for wetlands includes: “Areas of marsh, fen, peatland […]
United Nations Reforms
In News Recently, the Defence Minister urged reforms of the United Nations at the plenary session of Moscow Conference on International Security-2022. About General Assembly and United Nations Security Council General Assembly It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, the other 5 being Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International […]
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
In News Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) is a indigenous howitzer used in Independence Day 21-gun salute. Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) About: It is an indigenously developed howitzer gun 155 mm x 52 calibre designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Howitzers is an umbrella term for a category of […]
Fragility of the Northeast’s Integration
In News The integration of Northeast India into mainstream Indian life has been on the national agenda from the very start of India’s journey as an independent nation. Background British Assam was virtually the entire Northeast of today, excluding two kingdoms, Tripura and Manipur. In these kingdoms too, though no Inner Line was introduced, the […]
Guidelines to Regulate Digital Lending
In News Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) instituted a framework for regulating the digital lending landscape in the country. About Digital Lending Digital Lending: Digital lending utilises automated technologies and algorithms for decision making, customer acquisition, disbursements and recovery. Not only does it lower costs but also ensures speedy disbursal. Digital lenders are […]
Quality of employment in India
In News Recently ,It has been observed that the quality of employment in India is poor. About India’s gravest socio-economic problem is the difficulty a vast majority of citizens have in earning good livelihoods. Their problem is not just employment. It is the poor quality of employment — insufficient and uncertain incomes, and poor working […]
Garuda Shield
In News The United States, Indonesia and other countries are conducting joint combat exercises on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. About Garuda Shield has been an annual military training since 2009. Participation of several other countries, including Australia and Japan, makes the 2022 edition the largest ever. The exercises encompass army, navy, air force and […]
