Coating carbon on lithium metal oxide electrode can double battery life Subject : Science & tech Context : Researchers have developed a non-expensive way to coat carbon on lithium metal oxide electrodes for lithium-ion batteries. The life of the lithium-ion cells prepared using these electrode materials is expected to be doubled due to […]
Indian Certification of Medical Devices (ICMED) Plus Scheme Subject : Governance Context : Recently, the Quality Council of India (QCI), and the Association of Indian Manufacturers of Medical Devices (AiMeD) have added further features to the ICMED. Concept : Indian Certification of Medical Devices (ICMED) Plus Scheme It had been launched for Certification […]
UDYOG AADHAAR MEMORANDUM (UAM) Subject : Governance Context : Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Extends Validity of Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum from 31st March, 2021 to 31st December, 2021. Concept : The Ministry for MSME in September 2015 notified Udyog Aadhaar to ensure ease of registration and wider coverage of MSMEs to […]
Inland Vessel Bill 2021 Subject : Economy / Legislations Context : The Union Cabinet has given the nod to the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021, which will replace the Inland Vessels Act, 1917. The Bill will regulate safety, security and registration of inland vessels. Concept : Key features of the Bill: It provides for […]
Surge in illegal HTBt cotton acreage worries seed industry Subject : Science / Agriculture Context : The illegal cultivation of herbicide tolerant (HT) Bt cotton has seen a huge jump this year, with seed manufacturers claiming that the sale of illegal seed packets has more than doubled from 30 lakh last year to […]
IN-EUNAVFOR Exercise Subject : Defence Context : Recently, the first edition of IN-EUNAVFOR Exercise was commenced in Gulf of Aden. Concept : About IN-EUNAVFOR Exercise It is a joint naval exercise between Indian Navy and European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR). The participants of IN-EUNAVFOR Exercise are Indian Naval Ship Trikand, Italian Navy Ship […]
Test using graphene shown to detect coronavirus in lab Subject : Science & tech Context : Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago (IUIC) have successfully used graphene to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus in laboratory experiments. Concept : In experiments, researchers combined sheets of graphene, which are more than 1,000 times thinner than […]
UN re-elects Antonio Guterres as Secretary -general Subject : International Organisations Context : UN Secretary Basic Antonio Guterres is all set to be re-elected as chief of the world physique after the highly effective Safety Council adopted by acclamation a decision recommending his title to the Basic Meeting for a second five-year time […]
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Subject : International Conventions Context : India’s new information technology (IT) rules do not conform with global human rights norms, experts from the United Nations have said Concept : The letter says that India’s new IT Rules are in violation of rules laid down in the […]
Summer rain stocks dams Subject : Geography Context : Although the monsoon has not covered the whole country yet, summer cyclones and thunderstorms have left reservoirs with more water than their average at this stage. Concept : The summer of 2021 saw unusually cool day temperatures over most regions. This could have led […]