In brief, the AQI is a number, according to which pollutants are present along with their concentration and health responses. The level is multiplied by the emissions of these eight key air pollutants – Particulate Matter (PM2.5, PM10), Ozone (O3), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Lead (Pb), and Ammonia (NH3) – and then summed up for creating the cumulative pollution. Air Quality Index India Instruments used for Measurement of Air Quality Understanding Specific Issues: PM 2.5 and PM 10 are parameters co
Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)
Mumps Vaccine in Universal Immunisation Programme
Context: The Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Tamil Nadu has made an appeal to the Union Government to include the Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine as part of the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)
India – Kuwait āStrategic Partnershipā
Context: India signed a defence cooperation memorandum of understanding with Kuwait for sharing defence personnel, joint exercises, and supply of military equipment between the two countries. Key Highlights: About Kuwait
Kyoto Protocol
Green Ammonia Reactor Development
Highlights: What is Green Ammonia? Green ammonia reactor development isĀ the process of creating reactors that produce ammonia using renewable energy sources and carbon-free hydrogen and nitrogen.
H5N1
Context: H5N1 Cases in U.S. Rises Key Highlights: Avian influenza A(H5N1), also known as bird flu, isĀ a highly infectious respiratory disease that can affect birds, mammals, and humans as well.
Moon was Formed 4.51 billion Years Ago: Study
Context: New analyses indicate a ‘remelting’ surface of the Moon around 4.35 billion years ago, hiding a very older history. Key Highlights:
Quantum Satellite
4. National Quantum Mission (NQM)
Context: India to Launch Quantum Satellite for Quantum Communications: NQM is a Department of Science & Technology program aimed at accelerating the use of quantum physics for advanced communications and sensing systems. Highlights: Quantum Satellite Security of Messages