Source: The post is based on the article “Study of dust from cosmic dance of a white dwarf and companion star could unravel mysteries behind start of life” published in PIB on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? Scientists from SN Bose Centre for Basic Science(SNBCBS) studied the thick dust formed around the novae… Continue reading Study of dust from cosmic dance of a white dwarf and companion star could unravel mysteries behind start of life
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Govt. amends Supreme Court Judges Rules
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. amends Supreme Court Judges Rules” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. What is the News? The government of India has released the Supreme Court Judges (Amendment) Rules, 2022. What is the purpose of Supreme Court Judges (Amendment) Rules, 2022? The rules amend the original… Continue reading Govt. amends Supreme Court Judges Rules
Commerce Minister releases report on ‘Restructuring of Department of Commerce’
Source: The post is based on the article “Commerce Minister releases report on Restructuring of Department of Commerce” published in PIB on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has released the ‘Department of Commerce Restructuring Dossier’. What is the purpose of the “Department of Commerce Restructuring Dossier”… Continue reading Commerce Minister releases report on ‘Restructuring of Department of Commerce’
India’s sex ratio at birth normalises slightly
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s sex ratio at birth normalises slightly” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?3 Religion-wise Sex Ratio4 What is the significance of this data? What is the News? Pew Research Center has released… Continue reading India’s sex ratio at birth normalises slightly
India, Iran sign MoU for smooth movement of seafarers between both countries
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Iran sign MoU for smooth movement of seafarers between both countries” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the significance of this MoU signed between India and Iran?3 What is the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification… Continue reading India, Iran sign MoU for smooth movement of seafarers between both countries
Purslane: This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops
Source: The post is based on the article “This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops” published in Down To Earth on 8th August 2022. What is the News? A study has found that a common weed named “Portulaca oleracea”, commonly known as purslane, offers important clues about creating drought-tolerant crops in a world beset by… Continue reading Purslane: This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops
‘Kerala Savari’, India’s first online taxi service as a public option
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Kerala Savari’, India’s first online taxi service as a public option” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? Kerala has soft launched ‘Kerala Savari’, the country’s first online taxi service owned by a State government. What is Kerala Savari? It is an… Continue reading ‘Kerala Savari’, India’s first online taxi service as a public option
Puros helmet: A breath of fresh air for bikers
Source: The post is based on the article “A breath of fresh air for bikers” published in PIB on 22nd August 2022. What is the News? A Delhi Based Startup has developed a helmet called “Puros”. This helmet can help two-wheeler riders breathe clean air. What is Puros? Puros is an anti-pollution helmet that can… Continue reading Puros helmet: A breath of fresh air for bikers
Explained: Who was Pandurang Khankhoje, Ghadarite revolutionary and a hero of Mexico?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Who was Pandurang Khankhoje, Ghadarite revolutionary and a hero of Mexico?” published in Indian Express on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? Lok Sabha Speaker will be travelling to Mexico where he will unveil statues of Swami Vivekananda and Maharashtra-born freedom fighter and agriculturalist Pandurang… Continue reading Explained: Who was Pandurang Khankhoje, Ghadarite revolutionary and a hero of Mexico?
Improving rice yield with an additional gene
Source: The post is based on the article “Improving rice yield with an additional gene” published in The Hindu on 20th August 2022. What is the News? Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences have discovered a way to boost the yield of rice crops by up to 40%. What did the Chinese Scientists… Continue reading Improving rice yield with an additional gene
