Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: The revolutionaries whom PM mentioned in his Independence Day speech” published in Indian Express on 16th August 2022. What is the News? In his Independence Day speech, the Prime Minister paid tribute to a range of personalities from India’s freedom struggle including fearless revolutionary heroes and… Continue reading Explained: The revolutionaries whom PM mentioned in his Independence Day speech
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Explained: Why the 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano gangrape case walked out of jail
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why the 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano gangrape case walked out of jail” published in Indian Express on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The Gujarat government has released 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano murder and gangrape case of 2002 under its remission and… Continue reading Explained: Why the 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano gangrape case walked out of jail
How did continents form? Giant meteorite impacts could be responsible, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “How did continents form? Giant meteorite impacts could be responsible, says study” published in Down To Earth on 11th August 2022. What is the News? According to a study published in The Nature journal, giant meteorite impacts could be responsible for the formation of continents on Earth.… Continue reading How did continents form? Giant meteorite impacts could be responsible, says study
Understanding ethanol blending
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding ethanol blending” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced that India has achieved its target of blending 10% sugarcane-extracted ethanol in petrol ahead of schedule. What is Ethanol? Click Here to read What is first-generation and… Continue reading Understanding ethanol blending
Explained: Corneas bioengineered from pig collagen can restore sight, study finds
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Corneas bioengineered from pig collagen can restore sight, study finds” published in Indian Express on 17th August 2022. What is the News? Researchers in Sweden have developed a successful alternative — bioengineered cornea implants made of collagen derived from pig skin. This implant was then used… Continue reading Explained: Corneas bioengineered from pig collagen can restore sight, study finds
Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India unveils Manthan
Source: The post is based on the article “Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India unveils Manthan” published in PIB on 16th August 2022. What is the News? The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser(PSA) to the Government of India (GoI) has announced the launch of the Manthan platform. What is Manthan Platform? Manthan… Continue reading Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India unveils Manthan
Explained: All about F-INSAS, Nipun mines, LCA — the new systems handed over to the Army
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: All about F-INSAS, Nipun mines, LCA — the new systems handed over to the Army” published in Indian Express on 16th August 2022. What is the News? The Defence Minister has handed over several new defence systems including the F-INSAS, the Nipun mines, the Landing Craft… Continue reading Explained: All about F-INSAS, Nipun mines, LCA — the new systems handed over to the Army
Explained: Why has FIFA banned India and what happens to Indian football now?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why has FIFA banned India and what happens to Indian football now?” published in Indian Express on 17th August 2022. What is the News? FIFA has announced the suspension of the All India Football Federation(AIFF) for undue influence from third parties. Background: The problems for Indian… Continue reading Explained: Why has FIFA banned India and what happens to Indian football now?
Paalan 1000 Campaign: Child mortality has dipped to 35 per 1,000 live births: Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Child mortality has dipped to 35 per 1,000 live births: Minister” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health has virtually launched the Paalan 1000 National Campaign and Parenting App to reduce child mortality. Note: India… Continue reading Paalan 1000 Campaign: Child mortality has dipped to 35 per 1,000 live births: Minister
Explained: Women heroes of India’s freedom struggle, mentioned by PM in his I-Day speech
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Women heroes of India’s freedom struggle, mentioned by PM in his I-Day speech” published in Indian Express on 16th August 2022. What is the News? During 75th Independence Day anniversary speech, the Prime Minister hailed “nari shakti”, and urged people to pledge to not do anything… Continue reading Explained: Women heroes of India’s freedom struggle, mentioned by PM in his I-Day speech
