Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo” published in The Hindu on 12th June 2023 What is the News? Scientists have documented the first-known instance of a “virgin birth” by a crocodile, which had been living in isolation for 16 years at Costa Rican zoo.… Continue reading Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo
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Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruled
Source: The post is based on the article “Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruled” published in Indian Express on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has held that the government, when entering into a contract under the President’s name, cannot… Continue reading Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruled
Records from lake sediments of Indus River Valley in Ladakh help reconstruct climate variation 19 to 6 thousand years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “Records from lake sediments of Indus River Valley in Ladakh help reconstruct climate variation 19 to 6 thousand years ago” published in PIB on 31st May 2023 What is the News? A study has arrived at a conclusion that the cold desert of Ladakh saw a period… Continue reading Records from lake sediments of Indus River Valley in Ladakh help reconstruct climate variation 19 to 6 thousand years ago
Alternative to UPI, NEFT, RTGS: What is RBI’s planned ‘lightweight’ payments system for emergencies?
Source: The post is based on the article “Alternative to UPI, NEFT, RTGS: What is RBI’s planned ‘lightweight’ payments system for emergencies?” published in Indian Express on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has conceptualized a Lightweight Payment and Settlements System. What is the Lightweight Payment and Settlement System… Continue reading Alternative to UPI, NEFT, RTGS: What is RBI’s planned ‘lightweight’ payments system for emergencies?
France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 What is the News? France has announced a ban on domestic short-haul flights where train alternatives exist, in a bid to cut carbon emissions. About… Continue reading France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change
Hackers target Indian organisations with spear phishing
Source: The post is based on the article “Hackers target Indian organisations with spear phishing” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 What is the News? According to a report, as many as 53% of organizations studied in India were victims of spear phishing in 2022. What is Spear Phishing? Spear Phishing is an… Continue reading Hackers target Indian organisations with spear phishing
World Energy Investment Report 2023: Clean energy funds rise, but mostly in China, Europe, U.S.
Source: The post is based on the article “Clean energy funds rise, but mostly in China, Europe, U.S.” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The International Energy Agency has released the World Energy Investment Report 2023. What are the key findings of the World Energy Investment Report 2023? Investment… Continue reading World Energy Investment Report 2023: Clean energy funds rise, but mostly in China, Europe, U.S.
What is the FIPIC summit that PM Modi attended in Papua New Guinea?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the FIPIC summit that PM Modi attended in Papua New Guinea?” published in Indian Express on 24th May 2023 What is the News? The third India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit was held in Papua New Guinea. What is FIPIC? The Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation… Continue reading What is the FIPIC summit that PM Modi attended in Papua New Guinea?
Govt’s power to promulgate, repromulgate Ordinances — why and how
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt’s power to promulgate, repromulgate Ordinances — why and how” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 What is the News? The President of India has promulgated the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023. What is Ordinance? Article 123 of the Constitution… Continue reading Govt’s power to promulgate, repromulgate Ordinances — why and how
L-G can destabilize MCD with power to appoint aldermen, says SC
Source: The post is based on the article “L-G can destabilize MCD with power to appoint aldermen, says SC” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that holding the power to nominate aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) may arm the Lieutenant Governor… Continue reading L-G can destabilize MCD with power to appoint aldermen, says SC
