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1.AUKUS Why in the news? AUKUS members are considering cooperation with Japan on advanced capabilities projects. More on news Japan’s inclusion in Pillar II (not a new full member yet) could enhance alliance partnerships, capability integration and standardisation, as well as potentially rationalise export control and information security regulations among the four countries. Read More…
1.Nitrogen Use Efficiency Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) in crops refers to the ability of plants to takeup nitrogen from the soil and convert it into usable forms for growth and development, and ultimately into yield.It is a critical aspect of sustainable agriculture, as nitrogen is one of the essential nutrients for plant growth, and its efficient use can lead to higher crop productivity Read More…
1. GLACIAL LAKE OUTBRUST A Glacial Lake Outburst (GLO) occurs when a glacial lake, formed by melting ice and snow, suddenly releases a large volume of water. This can happen due to the failure of natural ice or moraine dams holding the lake, often ltriggered by factors like heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or the melting of surrounding ice. The sudden release of water can lead Read More…
1.Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park, Madhya Pradesh News SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a subsidiary of SJVN Limited, has commissioned the 90 MW Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. The project, one of the largest floating solar initiatives in Central and North India, is expected to generate 196.5 million units of energy in its firRead More…
1.DNA PROFILING?? Definition: DNA profiling, also known as DNA fingerprinting, is aforensic technique used to identify individuals based on their uniqueDNA characteristics. It involves comparing DNA samples to assess thelikelihood of a match.● Principles: DNA profiling relies on the fact that no two individuals(except identical twins) have the same DNA sequence, making it apowerful tool Read More…
1.E-RUPEE Major fintech companies, including Google Pay, PhonePe, Amazon Pay, Cred, and Mobikwik are looking to join the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) digital currency project by allowing their users to transact in e-rupee via Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Background: Initially, only banks were allowed to offer e-rupee transactions, but the RBI has now opened the project to Read More…
1.Geothermal Energy WHAT IS GEOTHERMAL ENERGY? Geothermal energy is heat derived within the sub-surface of the earth. Water and/or steam carry the geothermal energy to the Earth’s surface. Depending on its characteristics, geothermal energy can be used for heating and cooling purposes or be harnessed to generate clean electricity. Geological Survey of India has found around 340 hotRead More…
1. Organ Transplant Overview: All cases of organ transplants will be allocated a unique National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO)-ID for both the donor and the recipient, according to a recent directive by the Union Health Ministry. Norms In a first, the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfarehas issued a set of guidelines for the transportation oflive humanRead More…
1.Ceramics Ceramics can typically withstand very hot or acidic environments, many forms of chemical erosion, and are hard and difficult to compress. But they are also brittle — i.e. can shatter — and don’t handle shear, or sliding, stress well. ● The science of preparing and studying ceramics’ microscopic properties is called ceramography. ● In modernity, scientists have Read More…
1.Genetic screening News Athletes worldwide are increasingly turning to genetic screening to enhance their performance. This emerging science offers valuable insights into personal traits like food allergies, vitamin and mineral needs, and other physiological factors. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has been using genetic tests since 2017 to improve playRead More…
