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What is Monoceromyia flavoscutata?

January 3, 2022

It is a new species recently discovered in India. Along with Monoceromyia flavoscutata, researchers also found Monoceromyia nigra. These newly discovered species were classified as a new type Syrphid flies. About the discovery The species were discovered by scientists of ..

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Sri Lanka’s Financial Crisis

January 3, 2022

According to World Bank’s Sri Lanka Development Update (SLDU), Sri Lanka is facing an acute economic crisis because of job & earning losses, and high food inflation. Key Facts Inflation has been increased due to printing of money by government ..

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Measures to conserve Western Ghats

January 3, 2022

Union Environment Ministry has extended measures to conserve the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats. It will be delayed by another six months. Deadline to notify new rules have been extended till June 30, 2022. Key Facts Earlier deadlines were set to ..

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Draft National Air Sports Policy

January 3, 2022

Ministry of Civil Aviation released the draft “National Air Sports Policy (NASP)” on January 3, 2021 for public feedback. Key Facts The draft policy is available on Ministry’s website, for which suggestions can be sent by January 31, 2022. About National Air Sports Policy ..

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Energy Transition Advisory Committee (Tarun Kapoor Committee)

January 3, 2022

The Energy Transition Advisory Committee was formed by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It is headed by Tarun Kapoor, former Secretary of Petroleum Ministry. It will focus on increasing the share of clean energy sources such as hydrogen, biofuel, ..

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What is ‘Iron-Air Battery’?

January 3, 2022

The QuantumScape Corp, a battery start-up backed by Volkswagen AG is working on a technology called “Iron-Air Battery”. Highlights This technology could make car batteries cheaper, more reliable and suitable for quicker recharge. Shareholders of California-based QuantumScape Corp have approved ..

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5G Microwave Absorber

January 3, 2022

Assistant professor Subodh G of Kerala University and research scholar Vidhya Lalan have developed fifth-generation (5G) microwave absorbers. Highlights Development of 5G microwave absorbers could act as an effective shield against electromagnetic radiations. Threat of electromagnetic pollution and radiation is ..

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India’s Aid to Afghanistan

January 3, 2022

On January 2, 2022 India donated 500,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Afghanistan and will further send another 500,000 doses in coming days as a part of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. Key Points Doses were donated to the Indira Gandhi ..

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Pakistan’s Gas Shortage

January 3, 2022

Natural gas shortage in Pakistan is impacting its most important export industry and is putting more stress on its economy, which is already struggling with weak currency and high inflation. Shortfall in supply is due to the inability of energy ..

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Mumbai Water Taxi Service

January 3, 2022

The much-awaited Water Taxi Services is likely to start in Mumbai, from January 2022. New Routes of Mumbai water transport project This service is likely to provide connectivity between Domestic Cruise Terminal at Ferry Wharf and terminals at Belapur & ..

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