What is Tera Hertz Spectrum?
Why in the News? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its recommendations on the Tera Hertz Spectrum. About… Continue reading What is Tera Hertz Spectrum?
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Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards, 2024
Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor has been awarded an “A+” rating for the second… Continue reading Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards, 2024
Shiveluch Volcano
Why in the News? The Shiveluch Volcano in Russia erupted following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake off the country’s eastern coast.… Continue reading Shiveluch Volcano
WHO investigating new Polio strain in Meghalaya
Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating a suspected new strain of polio in a two-year-old… Continue reading WHO investigating new Polio strain in Meghalaya
[21st August 2024] India’s Ethanol Blending Target: Progress, Challenges, and Regional Dynamics
Why in the News? India is on track to achieve its ambitious goal of blending 20% ethanol with petrol by… Continue reading [21st August 2024] India’s Ethanol Blending Target: Progress, Challenges, and Regional Dynamics
India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Why in the News? India and Malaysia have elevated their relationship to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ following talks between Prime… Continue reading India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
A ground plan for sustainable mass employment
Why in the News? The ambitious ₹2 lakh crore employment package aims to create 4.1 crore jobs, but evidence shows… Continue reading A ground plan for sustainable mass employment
Can blood tests for cancer save more lives?
Why in the News? A multi-cancer early detection test can identify circulating tumour DNA or circulating tumour cells at an… Continue reading Can blood tests for cancer save more lives?
Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Mission
Why in the News? European scientists are preparing to execute a first-of-its-kind ‘Double Slingshot’ orbital maneuver to guide the JUICE… Continue reading Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Mission
[pib] Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
Why in the News? Many individuals, organizations, and zoos in India currently possess living specimens of exotic animal species listed… Continue reading [pib] Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
What is Quantum Non-Locality?
Why in the News? A recent study published in Physical Review Letters by Indian researchers has revealed that a universal… Continue reading What is Quantum Non-Locality?
What is the Hayflick Limit?
Why in the News? Leonard Hayflick, the renowned biomedical researcher who made a discovery about the limits of cell division… Continue reading What is the Hayflick Limit?
What is a Waterspout?
Why in the News? A yacht sank off the coast of Sicily, Italy after being hit by a Waterspout. What… Continue reading What is a Waterspout?
[20th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘livery of India’s freedom’ is under threat
PYQ Relevance:Mains:Q.1 Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during the Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement. (UPSC IAS/2021) Q.2… Continue reading [20th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘livery of India’s freedom’ is under threat
The path to Viksit Bharat runs through fields
Why in the News? India’s 78th Independence Day is a time to reflect on our significant successes and setbacks. We… Continue reading The path to Viksit Bharat runs through fields
The tyranny of inequality
Why in the News? A recent study by Thomas Piketty and colleagues highlights a dramatic rise in wealth and income… Continue reading The tyranny of inequality
Yaks from China stray into eastern Ladakh
Why in the News? Around 40 Chinese yaks ventured into Indian Territory in the “Demchok” area of eastern Ladakh and… Continue reading Yaks from China stray into eastern Ladakh
[pib] Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur
Why in the News? The Prime Minister has paid homage to the great Maharaja of Tripura Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya… Continue reading [pib] Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur
Banni Grasslands of Kachchh
Why in the News? A study conducted by researchers at Kachchh University assessed the suitability of different areas in Banni… Continue reading Banni Grasslands of Kachchh
[pib] 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
Why in the News? Japanese foreign and defence ministers have arrived in India to participate in the India-Japan 2+2 ministerial… Continue reading [pib] 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
