Source: The post is based on the article “New genus of wasp named after Soliga community in Karnataka” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Soliga ecarinata?3 Who are Soligas?4 Where is Biligiri Rangan Hills(B.R.Hills)? What is the News? The scientific community has named a new genus… Continue reading Soliga ecarinata: New genus of wasp named after Soliga community in Karnataka
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Scientists spot 1st gamma-ray eclipses from strange ‘spider’ star systems
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists spot 1st gamma-ray eclipses from strange ‘spider’ star systems” published in The Space on 30th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Spider Systems?3 What is a Binary Star?4 What are Pulsars?5 What are Neutron Stars? What is the News? Astronomers have detected the… Continue reading Scientists spot 1st gamma-ray eclipses from strange ‘spider’ star systems
Plan in place to eradicate invasive plant species from Kerala’s wildlife habitat
Source: The post is based on the article “Plan in place to eradicate invasive plant species from Kerala’s wildlife habitat” published in The Hindu on 31st January 2023. What is the News? The Nodal Centre for Biological Invasions (NCBI) at the Kerala Forest Research Institute(KFRI) has come out with a management plan to eradicate Senna… Continue reading Plan in place to eradicate invasive plant species from Kerala’s wildlife habitat
Process to set up Sixteenth Finance Commission set to kick off soon
Source: The post is based on the article “Process to set up Sixteenth Finance Commission set to kick off soon” published in The Hindu on 31st January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Finance Commission?3 When was the last Finance Commission constituted?4 What will be the key challenges before the 16th Finance… Continue reading Process to set up Sixteenth Finance Commission set to kick off soon
Why are milk prices so high, and what can be done about it?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why are milk prices so high, and what can be done about it?” published in Indian Express on 30th January 2023 What is the News? Since last year, the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation has raised the maximum retail price (MRP) of its Amul brand full-cream milk… Continue reading Why are milk prices so high, and what can be done about it?
Hindenburg report alleged fraud by its firms, Adani Group says ‘attack on India’
Source: The post is based on the article “Hindenburg report alleged fraud by its firms, Adani Group says ‘attack on India’” published in Indian Express on 30th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hindenburg Research?3 What has the Hindenburg Research report on Adani says?4 What is Short selling? What is the News?… Continue reading Hindenburg report alleged fraud by its firms, Adani Group says ‘attack on India’
India’s call to modify the Indus Waters Treaty
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s call to modify the Indus Waters Treaty” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Indus Water Treaty?3 What are Pakistan’s objections over the Kishenganga and Ratle projects?4 Why has India sent notice to Pakistan? What is the… Continue reading India’s call to modify the Indus Waters Treaty
Nitrate radicals’ are likely making air pollution worse in China, India
Source: The post is based on the article “Nitrate radicals’ are likely making air pollution worse in China, India” published in Indian Express on 30th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Nitrate Radicals?3 What is the impact of Nitrate radicals?4 How to reduce Nitrate Radicals at night time? What is the News?… Continue reading Nitrate radicals’ are likely making air pollution worse in China, India
Artificial synapse developed for brain-like computing with industry-compatible Nitride Semiconductors
Source: The post is based on the article “Artificial synapse developed for brain-like computing with industry-compatible Nitride Semiconductors” published in PIB on 29th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Neuromorphic computing?3 Why Neuromorphic computing?4 How does Neuromorphic computing work?5 What are the advantages of Neuromorphic computing? What is the News? A team… Continue reading Artificial synapse developed for brain-like computing with industry-compatible Nitride Semiconductors
Ragi poori to jowar upma, Parliament gets a new millet men
Source: The post is based on the article “Ragi poori to jowar upma, Parliament gets a new millet menu” published in Indian Express on 30th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Millets?3 About millets production in India4 Government’s efforts in promoting Millets What is the News? The menu of Parliament House canteens… Continue reading Ragi poori to jowar upma, Parliament gets a new millet men
