Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers discover new cuckoo bee in Kerala” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023 What is the News? Researchers have discovered a new species of cuckoo bee named “Thyreus narendrani” in kole Wetland, Kerala. What is Thyreus narendrani? Thyreus narendrani is a new species of cuckoo… Continue reading Researchers discover new cuckoo bee in Kerala
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Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? Physicists have recently made the most precise test yet of the Standard Model of Particles by measuring the magnetic moment of an… Continue reading Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?
Nominated members cannot vote in Delhi Mayor poll: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Nominated members cannot vote in Delhi Mayor poll: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has ordered the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi to announce within 24 hours the date of the polls to elect the mayor… Continue reading Nominated members cannot vote in Delhi Mayor poll: Supreme Court
Designation of Organisations/individuals as ‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967(UAPA)
Source: The post is based on the article “Designation of Organisations/individuals as ‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967(UAPA)” published in PIB on 17th February 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has designated the Khalistan Tiger Force and the Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force as terrorist organizations under… Continue reading Designation of Organisations/individuals as ‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967(UAPA)
Over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in India between 2018 and 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in India between 2018 and 2022” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023 What is the News? TRAFFIC and WWF-India has brought out a publication titled ‘India’s Pangolins Buried in Illegal Wildlife Trade’. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading Over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in India between 2018 and 2022
Marine Spatial Planning framework, country’s first, launched in Puducherry
Source: The post is based on the article “Marine Spatial Planning framework, country’s first, launched in Puducherry” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? Puducherry has launched the country’s first Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) framework as part of a pact under the Indo-Norway Integrated Ocean Initiative. What is Marine Spatial… Continue reading Marine Spatial Planning framework, country’s first, launched in Puducherry
Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why
Source: The post is based on the article “Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 What is the News? The widespread use of Lead has resulted in extensive environmental contamination, human exposure and significant public health problems in… Continue reading Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why
Now, no age bar to register for cadaver organ transplants
Source: The post is based on the article “Now, no age bar to register for cadaver organ transplants” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? The Union Health Ministry has revised several guidelines related to organ donation. Note: National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization(NOTTO), the country’s apex organ donation agency… Continue reading Now, no age bar to register for cadaver organ transplants
Thwaites Glacier is ‘in trouble,’ scientists say after finding surprising formations under ice shelf
Source: The post is based on the article “Thwaites Glacier is ‘in trouble,’ scientists say after finding surprising formations under ice shelf” published in CNN on 16th February 2023 What is the News? New research suggests that even low amounts of melting can potentially push a Thwaites Glacier further along the path toward eventual disappearance.… Continue reading Thwaites Glacier is ‘in trouble,’ scientists say after finding surprising formations under ice shelf
IAF’s acquisition of 114 fighter jets to be part of a major procurement plan
Source: The post is based on the article “IAF’s acquisition of 114 fighter jets to be part of a major procurement plan” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? Indian Air Force(IAF) is reportedly planning to procure 114 Multirole fighter aircraft(MRFA) along with three different indigenous fighter development programmes. This… Continue reading IAF’s acquisition of 114 fighter jets to be part of a major procurement plan
