Organic Field Effect Transistor helps detected bacteria

ORGANIC FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: Bacteria, Detection of bacteria, Use of Organic Field Effect Transistor (OFET), Need of OFET and its significances News Flash Researchers at IIT-Guwahati have developed a device to detect bacteria. Detection of bacteria can be done instantaneously without the time-consuming cell culture and microbiological assays. Importance The device helps in healthcare, anti-bioterrorism measures and environmental monitoring applications. The hand-held device, with the bio-compatible…

Government had No intention of removing Article 371

ARTICLE 371 For: Mains Topics covered: All about Article 371, 371 A to 371 J, Part XXI News Flash Home Minister told Lok Sabha that the government had no intention of removing Article 371 of the Constitution, which includes “special provisions” for 11 states, including six states of the Northeast. His assurance came after Congress leaders expressed apprehension that having rendered Article 370 irrelevant, the government might unilaterally move to abrogate or modify…

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Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant – Bangladesh, Diligent IAS

ROOPPUR NUCLEAR POWER PLANT Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission signed a deal with Russian Nuclear Fuel Supply Company (TVEL) for the supply of uranium for its under-construction 2,400 MW Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP). Work on the two units of the plants, each producing 1200 MW of electricity is scheduled to be completed in 2022 and 2024 respectively. Russia will supply the nuclear fuel needed for the plant during its entire life cycle. The two…

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UN treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons (TPNW)

UN TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS For: Mains Topics covered: Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons, Current threats News Flash The mayor of Hiroshima urged Japan to sign a landmark UN treaty banning nuclear weapons as the city marked 74 years (on 6th August 1945) since being targeted in the world’s first atomic attack. Japan surrendered on August 15, 1945, to end World War II. The mayor used the occasion…

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The draft ‘e-commerce guidelines for consumer protection 2019′

DRAFT GUIDELINES ON E-COMMERCE For: Mains Topics covered: Draft guidelines on e-commerce, Guidelines for registration, advantages and significances News Flash The Department of Consumer Affairs has released draft guidelines on e-commerce to protect the interest of online shoppers. It is open for stakeholder comments for 45 days or till September 16, 2019. Highlights It is said that an e-commerce entity cannot directly or indirectly influence the price of the goods or services.…

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What is Torrential rain? What Causes Torrential Rain?

TORRENTIAL RAIN For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: All about torrential rain, causes and its formation News Flash Torrential rain that lashed Dharwad continued to play havoc with the lives of the people in the district. Torrential rain It refers to the heavy downpour of rain. The National Weather Service (NWS) defines torrential rain as rain that accumulates at a rate of three-tenths of an inch or more per hour. Rain…

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Livestock Logistics Control android based mobile application

LIVESTOCK LOGISTICS CONTROL MOBILE APPLICATION The Dakshina Kannada district administration will release a mobile app called Livestock Logistics Control. The mobile application will facilitate legal cattle transportation. The app helps those legally transporting cattle to get authenticity for their transaction. Livestock transportation may be for any purpose, including dairying, farming, or slaughtering and covers all major cattle. Using the app would be helpful for genuine transporters to exhibit the details whenever the vehicle was…

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Mekong Ganga Cooperation bloc Ministerial meeting

MEKONG GANGA COOPERATION (MGC) BLOC For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, 10th ministerial meeting, Aim and objectives, 2019-2022 Action Plan News Flash 10th Mekong Ganga Cooperation Ministerial meeting recently held in the Thai capital Bangkok. External Affairs Minister emphasised on better connectivity between the member countries of the Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) bloc for developing a “vibrant economic growth corridor”. Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) MGC is a sub-regional cooperation…

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World Breastfeeding Week – 01 to 07 August 2019

World Breastfeeding Week – 1 to 7 August 2019 Theme: Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding World Breastfeeding Week is a global campaign to raise awareness about breastfeeding. World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a global network of individuals and organisations dedicated to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding worldwide. Evolution World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every 1-7 August in commemoration of the 1990 Innocenti Declaration. Since 2016, WBW is aligned with the…

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Saudi Women allowed traveling independently – Diligent IAS

GUARDIANSHIP SYSTEM For: Mains Topics covered: About Guardianship system, Other reforms favouring women, Impact News Flash Saudi Arabia published new laws that loosen restrictions on women. New laws allow all citizens, women and men, to apply for a passport and travel freely. New rules allow any person 21 and older to travel abroad without prior consent and any citizen to apply for a Saudi passport on their own. The new laws will be…

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