Biofuels Biofuels are liquid or gaseous fuels produced from biomass that are generally high in sugar (such as sugarcane, sugarbeet, sweet sorghum), starch (such as corn and cassava) or oils (such as soybeans, rapeseed, coconut, sunflowers, and palms). The two …
What’s in the news? The government has approved the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), envisaging a total outlay of ₹34,300 crore spread over seven years, with an aim to achieve self-reliance and accelerate India’s journey towards green energy transition. Public …
About the Act The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 aims to eliminate atrocities that are occurring against members of the SCs and STs while at the same time providing protection, compensation and rehabilitation to victims. …
About Guillain-Barre syndrome is a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves. It can cause weakness, numbness or paralysis. The condition may be triggered by an acute bacterial or viral infection, or a vaccine where a person’s …
About MTP Amendment Act 2021 According to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Amendment Act 2021, the opinion of only one registered medical practitioner will be required for the abortion of a foetus up to 20 weeks of gestation and …
About Aeolus wind satellite was an Earth Observation Satellite project to study winds from space was launched by European Space Agency (ESA) in August 2018. It was deorbited and re-entered the atmosphere over Antarctica on 28 July 2023. It was …
Context The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines recommending the use of lower-sodium salt substitutes that contain potassium chloride (KCl) instead of regular table salt (sodium chloride, NaCl). This is aimed at reducing sodium intake to less than …
About the Project In 2021, the Government of India launched the “PM GatiShakti — National Master Plan” for infrastructure development aimed at boosting multimodal connectivity and driving down logistics costs. PM GatiShakti is a digital platform that connects 16 ministries …
About The PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (YASASVI) Scheme was launched to empower students from OBC, EBC, and DNT communities educationally, socially, and economically. Objectives and Benefits of PM YASASVI Scheme: The primary goal of the …