News:Germany has labelled Hezbollah as a terrorist Organisation and has banned all their activities. Facts: Hezbollah(the Party of God): It is a Shia Islamist political, military and social organisation that has considerable power in Lebanon. Additional Facts: Other organisations in News: Boko Haram: It is a violent Islamist insurgent group founded in 2002 in Northeast… Continue reading Germany classifies Hezbollah as terrorist organisation
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WIHG reveals 35 thousand-year history of river erosion in Ladakh Himalayas
News: Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) revealed river erosion history in Ladakh Himalayas and also identified hotspots of erosion in the region. Facts: Location: Ladakh Himalaya forms a high altitude desert between Greater Himalayan ranges and Karakoram Ranges. Main Rivers: Indus and its tributaries. The Zanskar River is one of the largest tributaries of… Continue reading WIHG reveals 35 thousand-year history of river erosion in Ladakh Himalayas
New simulation code helps study electric field structure in Earth’s Magnetosphere
News: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) developed a generalized one-dimensional fluid simulation code capable of studying a wide spectrum of coherent electric field structures of earth’s magnetosphere. Facts: Earth’s magnetosphere is that area around Earth that is controlled by the planet’s magnetic field. Formation: Sun forces plasma towards the earth in the… Continue reading New simulation code helps study electric field structure in Earth’s Magnetosphere
DST launches programme on health & risk communication with focus on COVID-19
News:‘Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)’ programme has been launched. Facts: It is a comprehensive science and health awareness programme. It emphasises on Covid-19. Launched by: National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology (DST). Aim: To minimize risks at all levels with the help of public communication… Continue reading DST launches programme on health & risk communication with focus on COVID-19
