What is the News? Carbon dating of excavated finds in Tamil Nadu pushes evidence of iron being used in India back to 4,200 years ago. Where did the researchers conduct excavations? Researchers conducted excavations at the Mayiladumparai site near Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu. Note: Mayiladumparai is an important site with cultural material dating back between… Continue reading Iron in Tamil Nadu 4,200 years ago: a new dating and its significance
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ISRO successfully tests solid rocket booster for Gaganyaan programme
What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) has successfully completed the static test of the human-rated solid rocket booster(HS200). This test was done for ISRO’s Gaganyaan programme. What is a Human-rated solid rocket booster(HS200)? The HS200 booster is the ‘human-rated’ version of the S200 rocket boosters used on the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle… Continue reading ISRO successfully tests solid rocket booster for Gaganyaan programme
Punjab promoting green manure big time: what are the benefits, productivity
What is the News? Punjab Government is promoting the cultivation of green manure these days. It is providing a subsidy on the seed at the rate of Rs 2,000 per quintal. What is Green Manure? Green Manure are crops grown specifically for maintaining soil fertility and structure. They are normally incorporated back into the soil,… Continue reading Punjab promoting green manure big time: what are the benefits, productivity
Macolin Convention: Calls for global efforts to curb match-fixing
What is the News? The 12th meeting of Interpol’s Match-Fixing Task Force (IMFTF) concluded with a call to harmonize global efforts to curb competition manipulation. Note: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was one of the participants at this meeting. What did the participants discuss at this meeting? The members deliberated on various mechanisms to improve… Continue reading Macolin Convention: Calls for global efforts to curb match-fixing
NITI Aayog Launches the National Data & Analytics Platform
What is the News? NITI Aayog has launched the National Data & Analytics Platform (NDAP) for open public use. What is the National Data & Analytics Platform(NDAP)? Launched by: NITI Aayog Aim: To democratize access to public government data by making data accessible, interoperable, interactive and available on a user-friendly platform. Features of NDAP Accessibility:… Continue reading NITI Aayog Launches the National Data & Analytics Platform
Shallow and deep ecologism
What is the News? As India continues to grapple with the unrelenting heat waves, it becomes relevant to unpack two strands of environmental philosophy that reinvent the relationship between nature and humans — Shallow and Deep Ecologism. Background The concepts of Shallow and Deep Ecologism emerged in the 1970s when Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss sought… Continue reading Shallow and deep ecologism
Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update Report – WMO report: Below normal mercury in India from 2022 to 2026
What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization(WMO) has released the Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update Report. What are the key findings of the report? Globally Temperature reaching 1.5 °C: There is a 50:50 chance of the annual average global temperature temporarily reaching 1.5 °C above the pre-industrial level for at least one of… Continue reading Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update Report – WMO report: Below normal mercury in India from 2022 to 2026
Explained: What is a ‘marsquake’, and what causes it?
What is the News? NASA has reported that its InSight Mars lander has detected the largest quake ever observed on another planet. What are marsquakes? On Earth, quakes are caused by shifts in tectonic plates. However, Mars does not have tectonic plates and its crust is a giant plate. Therefore, NASA notes, ‘marsquakes’ are caused due… Continue reading Explained: What is a ‘marsquake’, and what causes it?
One In Four Adults In India Suffers From Hypertension, Says ICMR
What is the News? According to the India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) study, at least one in every four Indian adults suffers from hypertension, but only about 10% get their blood pressure under control. What is the India Hypertension Control Initiative(IHCI)? Launched in: 2017 It is a multi-partner initiative of the Union Health Ministry, ICMR,… Continue reading One In Four Adults In India Suffers From Hypertension, Says ICMR
Explained: What are the Protected Mobility Vehicles that the Army wants to purchase?
What is the News? The Army has floated a Request for Information (RFI) to purchase Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMV) for high-altitude areas and for deserts and plains. What are Protected Mobility Vehicles(PMV)? The PMV is essentially a wheeled armoured personnel carrier. It provides protection to the soldiers travelling inside the vehicle from mine blasts and… Continue reading Explained: What are the Protected Mobility Vehicles that the Army wants to purchase?
