Source: The post is based on the article “Centre issues security guidelines for VVIP road shows” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? The Union government has issued an elaborate security advisory to States on the protection of highly threatened dignitaries such as VVIPs. What are the security threats faced… Continue reading Centre issues security guidelines for VVIP road shows
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One of the biggest known black holes discovered due to its light-bending gravity
Source: The post is based on the article “One of the biggest known black holes discovered due to its light-bending gravity” published in Indian Express on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? Astronomers have discovered an ultramassive black hole using gravitational lensing. Which is the technique used by researchers to discover black holes? Researchers… Continue reading One of the biggest known black holes discovered due to its light-bending gravity
ISRO successfully conducts landing experiment of the Reusable Launch Vehicle
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successfully conducts landing experiment of the Reusable Launch Vehicle” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully carried out the landing experiment of the Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstration (RLV-TD). What is a Reusable Launch Vehicle(RLV)?… Continue reading ISRO successfully conducts landing experiment of the Reusable Launch Vehicle
A cosmic explosion in 2022 was the brightest ever — and may overturn decades-long theory on gamma ray bursts
Source: The post is based on the article “A cosmic explosion in 2022 was the brightest ever — and may overturn decades-long theory on gamma ray bursts” published in Down To Earth on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? In 2022, Astronomers recorded the brightest gamma-ray radiation (named GRB 221009A) of all time, which… Continue reading A cosmic explosion in 2022 was the brightest ever — and may overturn decades-long theory on gamma ray bursts
Many medical students under stress: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Many medical students under stress: study” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? A Right to Information(RTI) response from National Medical Commission(NMC) said that 64 MBBS and 55 postgraduate medicos died by suicide in the last five years. What is the data… Continue reading Many medical students under stress: study
In a first, Eravikulam National Park gets a fernarium
Source: The post is based on the article “In a first, Eravikulam National Park gets a fernarium” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? A Fernarium has been set up inside the Eravikulam National Park(ENP). This is the first time such a fern collection has been established in the hill… Continue reading In a first, Eravikulam National Park gets a fernarium
1930 helpline stands between online fraudsters and gullible customers; ₹306 crore saved since 2021
Source: The post is based on the article “1930 helpline stands between online fraudsters and gullible customers; ₹306 crore saved since 2021” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? Around 1.33 lakh people across the country were able to get stolen money back after reporting the fraud on the toll-free… Continue reading 1930 helpline stands between online fraudsters and gullible customers; ₹306 crore saved since 2021
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP): U.K. to join Asia-Pacific trade treaty
Source: The post is based on the article “U.K. to join Asia-Pacific trade treaty” published in The Hindu on 1st April 2023 What is the News? The UK has agreed to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). What is the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)? The CPTPP is… Continue reading Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP): U.K. to join Asia-Pacific trade treaty
Atal Innovation Mission Launches Three Innovative Resources to Empower India’s Young Minds
Source: The post is based on the article “Atal Innovation Mission Launches Three Innovative Resources to Empower India’s Young Minds” published in PIB on 31st March 2023 What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has launched three new resources aimed at fostering innovation and creativity among India’s youth. What are the three… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission Launches Three Innovative Resources to Empower India’s Young Minds
Scheme for refugees from Pakistan hits rough patch
Source: The post is based on the article “Scheme for refugees from Pakistan hits rough patch” published in The Hindu on 1st April 2023 What is the News? A Central government scheme to provide financial assistance to over 5,000 Hindu and Sikh families who migrated to India from Pakistan’s West Punjab after the 1947 partition,… Continue reading Scheme for refugees from Pakistan hits rough patch
