What is the News? Indian researchers have done a comprehensive analysis to understand the formation of blue stragglers. What are Blue Stragglers? Blue stragglers are a class of stars on open or globular clusters. They stand out as they are bigger and bluer than the rest of the stars. Note: A globular cluster is a… Continue reading Blue straggler – bigger and bluer star formed when one star eats up another
Author: Abdul
Effectiveness of vaccines
Source: This post is based on the article “Effectiveness of vaccines” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2021. What is the News? According to a study, natural infection confers stronger immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 virus than even full vaccination. Background Natural Immunity following a virus infection lasts longer is already well known. For Example, People… Continue reading Effectiveness of vaccines
Indian Army to participate in multinational military exercise ‘ZAPAD 2021’ in Russia
Source: This post is based on the article “India to participate in exercise ‘ZAPAD 2021’ in Russia” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? Indian Army contingent will participate in a multi-nation military exercise named ‘ZAPAD 2021‘ at Nizhny in Russia. About Exercise ZAPAD: Exercise ZAPAD 2021 is one of the… Continue reading Indian Army to participate in multinational military exercise ‘ZAPAD 2021’ in Russia
IIT Ropar’s startup company introduces World’s first ‘Plant based’ smart air-purifier “Ubreathe Life”
Source: This post is based on the article “IIT Ropar’s startup company introduces World’s first ‘Plant based’ smart air-purifier “Ubreathe Life”” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? IIT Ropar’s startup company has developed a living plant-based air purifier, “Ubreathe Life” that amplifies the air purification process in indoor spaces. About… Continue reading IIT Ropar’s startup company introduces World’s first ‘Plant based’ smart air-purifier “Ubreathe Life”
Women and Child Development Minister inaugurates NUTRI GARDEN at All India Institute of Ayurveda
Source: This post is based on the article “Women and Child Development Minister inaugurates NUTRI GARDEN at All India Institute of Ayurveda” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? The Union Minister for Women and Child Development has inaugurated NUTRI GARDEN to mark the beginning of Poshan Maah – 2021 at… Continue reading Women and Child Development Minister inaugurates NUTRI GARDEN at All India Institute of Ayurveda
Naval Aviation to get President’s Colour
Source: This post is based on the article “Naval Aviation to get President’s Colour” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? The President of India will award the President’s Colour to Indian Naval Aviation at the ceremonial parade to be held at INS Hansa, Goa. What is President’s Colour? President’s Colour… Continue reading Naval Aviation to get President’s Colour
India to Offer Indemnity to Flag Carrier Bidder Over Cairn Claim
Source: This post is based on the article “India to Offer Indemnity to Flag Carrier Bidder Over Cairn Claim“ published in Livemint on 2nd September 2021. What is the News? The Indian Government has planned to offer indemnity to the financial bidders of Air India Ltd. Note: Indemnity means security against a loss or other… Continue reading India to Offer Indemnity to Flag Carrier Bidder Over Cairn Claim
India, Kazakhstan joint military exercise ‘KAZIND-21’
Source: This post is based on the article “India, Kazakhstan joint military exercise KAZIND-21” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? The fifth edition of the Exercise “KAZIND-21” has started at Training Node Aisha Bibi, Kazakhstan. About KAZIND-21: It is an annual bilateral military exercise between India and Kazakhstan. This is… Continue reading India, Kazakhstan joint military exercise ‘KAZIND-21’
Snow leopard, Black necked crane declared state animal and birds in Ladakh
Source: This post is based on the article “Snow leopard, Black-necked crane declared state animal and birds in Ladakh” published in Times of India on 2nd September 2021. What is the News? The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has declared ‘snow leopard‘ as its state animal and black-necked crane as its State Bird. Note:… Continue reading Snow leopard, Black necked crane declared state animal and birds in Ladakh
Is Covid-19 now endemic in India?
Source: This post is based on the article “Is Covid-19 now endemic in India?” published in the Indian Express on 31st August 2021. What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) chief scientist has said that India seems to be entering some stage of Covid-19 endemicity, where there is low- to moderate-level transmission. What is… Continue reading Is Covid-19 now endemic in India?
