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Supermoon

In Context The Strawberry Supermoon was seen worldwide in different time zones . The term “supermoon” was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979. Some Native American tribes called this full moon the “Strawberry Moon” because it signalled a time for gathering ripening strawberries and other fruits. What is a Supermoon? It occurs when a […]

Ultrathin Heteroprotein Film

In News Recently ,Scientists have successfully developed ultrathin monolayer protein films consisting of two globular proteins: bovine serum albumin (BSA) and lysozyme (Lys). They used the Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) technique which gives the films thickness in the order of nanometers. They explored the different structures and morphologies of this complex films at variable pH conditions to […]

Payments Vision 2025

In News Recently, the Reserve Bank of India unveiled Payments Vision 2025 with intent to increase e-payments. About Payments Vision 2025 Payments Vision 2019-21: Payments Vision 2025 builds on the initiatives of Payments Vision 2019-21. It has been providing strategic direction and implementation plan for structured development of the payment and settlement systems in India. […]

Genetically Modified (GM) Crops

In News The Haryana government issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) to seed major Mahyco to conduct field trials on BG-2 RRF, a herbicide tolerant and insect resistant variety of BT cotton. About India has allowed commercial use of BG-1 and BG-2 GM cotton in the country while the approval for the BG-2 RRF has been […]

Mega 5G Spectrum Auction

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the auction of airwaves capable of offering fifth generation, or 5G, telecom services, including ultra high-speed Internet. The Union Cabinet gave its nod for setting up captive 5G networks by big tech firms. The auction of over 72 GHz of the spectrum will be held by 2022 […]

US Federal Reserve’s Rate Hike

In News Recently, the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 0.75 percentage points which is the highest rate hike in 28 years in a bid to tame runaway inflation. About the United States Federal Reserve Central bank: The US is the world’s biggest economy and the Fed is the biggest central bank. The role […]

Red Sanders Wood

In News Recently, lawyers have questioned the rationale of setting up a special court in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh (AP), to try those found guilty of smuggling red sanders wood. About Red sanders wood Scientific Name: Pterocarpus santalinus. Known for their rich hue and therapeutic properties. Distribution:  They are usually growing in the rocky, degraded and […]

Prithvi-II Missile

In News  Recently ,India successfully test-fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile during night time as part of a user training trial from a test range off the Odisha coast. The trial of the surface-to-surface missile was carried out from a mobile launcher . The missile was randomly chosen from the production stock and the […]

Proposed Reforms to WTO

In News Recently, India expressed concern that some suggestions on reforming the WTO will hurt developing nations. About World Trade Organisation It is an international institution that oversees the global trade rules among nations. It was established in 1995. It superseded the 1947 General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). The GATT traces its origins […]

Nixtamalisation: Technique of Maize Fortification

In News Recently, a study has thrown light on how Maya people fortified their maize with the chemical process known as ‘nixtamalisation’. Nixtamalisation Method Nixtamalisation is a method by which the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica like the Maya used to soak and cook their maize in an alkaline solution and make it more palatable, nutritious […]

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