Daily Archives: August 29, 2022

ARTEMIS I MISSION

Artemis I is an uncrewed mission of NASA. It will test the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion crew capsule. Artemis I will be the first in a series of increasingly complex missions to build a long-term human presence at the Moon for decades to come. The primary goals for Artemis I …

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CSA6

According to a recent study, researchers have identified gene called CSA6 which could hold the key to prevent fungal infection Candidiasis that often affects intensive-care unit (ICU) patients, cancer patients and patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy. Candida Albicans is a fungal species infamous for causing high rates of morbidity and mortality under certain immuno-compromised conditions such as Acquired Immune Deficiency …

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WORLD WATER WEEK 2022

Recently, Director General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga spoke about the Arth Ganga model during World Water Week 2022. ‘Arth Ganga’ implies a sustainable development model with a focus on economic activities related to Ganga. PM Modi first introduced the concept during the first National Ganga Council meeting in …

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NET-ZERO EMISSIONS TARGET BY 2070

According to the report by Getting India to Net Zero, India needs a massive USD 10.1 trillion investment from now on if India is to achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2070. The investment required by India would be USD 13.5 trillion if the net zero emission target is to be met by …

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BATTERY WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES, 2022

Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC)notified the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 to ensure environmentally sound management of waste batteries. These rules will replace the Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001. Key Highlights of the Rules The rules cover all types of batteries, including Electric Vehicle batteries, portable batteries, automotive batteries, …

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