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 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Thwaites Glacier?3 How is the Thwaites Glacier melting?4 About Glaciers Melting What is the News? New research suggests that… Continue reading Thwaites Glacier is ‘in trouble,’ scientists say after finding surprising formations under ice shelf
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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
Environment Minister announces the translocation of twelve Cheetahs from South Africa to India
Source: The post is based on the article “Environment Minister announces the translocation of twelve Cheetahs from South Africa to India” published in PIB on 17th February 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate change has announced the translocation of twelve Cheetahs from South Africa to India. The Cheetahs… Continue reading Environment Minister announces the translocation of twelve Cheetahs from South Africa to India
Towards sustainability: Arunachal’s Apatanis use a unique, integrated cultivation method; it needs encouragement
Source: The post is based on the article “Towards sustainability: Arunachal’s Apatanis use a unique, integrated cultivation method; it needs encouragement” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 What is the News? The Apatanis Tribe from Arunachal Pradesh practices a distinctive form of agriculture where rice and fish are grown together. About Apatani… Continue reading Towards sustainability: Arunachal’s Apatanis use a unique, integrated cultivation method; it needs encouragement
DHARA – Annual Meeting Of Members Of The River Cities Alliance
Source: The post is based on the article “DHARA – Annual Meeting Of Members Of The River Cities Alliance” published in PIB on 15th February 2023 What is the News? DHARA, the annual meeting of the members of the River Cities Alliance(RCA) has been concluded. What is DHARA? DHARA stands for Driving Holistic Action for… Continue reading DHARA – Annual Meeting Of Members Of The River Cities Alliance
Unique non-cytotoxic nanocomposite coatings developed to prevent post-surgical infections
Source: The post is based on the article “Unique non-cytotoxic nanocomposite coatings developed to prevent post-surgical infections” published in PIB on 16th February 2023 What is the News? Researchers have developed a nanocomposite coating that can inhibit biofilm formation and also kill attached bacteria thereby helping tackle growing Post-operative surgical site infections (SSIs). What are… Continue reading Unique non-cytotoxic nanocomposite coatings developed to prevent post-surgical infections
India accounts for 52% of world’s new leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “India accounts for 52% of world’s new leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Leprosy?3 About Leprosy cases in India4 What was the impact of Covid-19 on Leprosy case detection services? What is… Continue reading India accounts for 52% of world’s new leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister
Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science
Source: The post is based on the article “Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 What is the News? A new beetle species named Omorgus Khandesh has been discovered in India. What is Omorgus Khandesh? Omorgus Khandesh is a beetle… Continue reading Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science
India to spend 75% of defence capital on procurement from local industries: Defence Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “India to spend 75% of defence capital on procurement from local industries: Defence Minister” published in Indian Express on 16th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How much has been allocated to Defence in Budget 2023-24?3 Defence Capital outlay on procurement from the Domestic Industry:4 What… Continue reading India to spend 75% of defence capital on procurement from local industries: Defence Minister
Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023 What is the News? The Union government has hiked the windfall profit tax levied on domestically-produced crude oil as well as on the export of diesel and aviation turbine fuel(ATF). What… Continue reading Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies
