Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study

Source: The post is based on the article “Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study”  published in The Hindu on 30th August 2023 What is the News? According to a study, the intensity and frequency of tropical cyclones are expected to increase in the north Indian Ocean. What does… Continue reading Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study

ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission”  published in PIB on 29th August 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the Aditya-L1 mission, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun, will be launched on September 2 from… Continue reading ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission

World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched

Source: The post is based on the article “World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched”  published in PIB on 29th August 2023 What is the News? The Union Road Transport Minister has launched the world’s first-ever prototype of the BS-VI Stage-II Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle in New Delhi.… Continue reading World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched

Indian Army contingent leaves for exercise BRIGHT STAR

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Army contingent leaves for exercise BRIGHT STAR”  published in PIB on 29th August 2023 What is the News? Indian Army contingent comprising 137 personnel has departed to Egypt to participate in Exercise BRIGHT STAR- 23.  What is Exercise BRIGHT STAR? Exercise BRIGHT STAR  is a multinational… Continue reading Indian Army contingent leaves for exercise BRIGHT STAR

Strategic Initiatives by Coal Ministry increase Availability of Domestic Coking Coal for Steel Production, Reduce Imports

Source: The post is based on the article “Strategic Initiatives by Coal Ministry increase Availability of Domestic Coking Coal for Steel Production, Reduce Imports”  published in PIB on 29th August 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Steel and the Ministry of Coal are taking up collaborative efforts to enhance domestic Coking Coal availability… Continue reading Strategic Initiatives by Coal Ministry increase Availability of Domestic Coking Coal for Steel Production, Reduce Imports

ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara”  published in The Hindu on 27th August 2023 What is the News? ISRO-Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad) has successfully tested a device called ‘Nabhmitra’. What is Nabhmitra? Nabhmitra is a device developed by ISRO-Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad) for the… Continue reading ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara

What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag

Source: The post is based on the article “What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag”  published in TOI on 28th August 2023 What is the News? Chokuwa rice has received a GI (Geographical Indication) tag due to its exceptional quality and uniqueness. What is Chokuwa Rice? Chokuwa… Continue reading What Is Magic Rice? What Is Special About This Rice That It Got GI Tag

China releases new map showing territorial claims

Source: The post is based on the article “China releases new map showing territorial claims”  published in The Hindu on 27th August 2023 What is the News? The Chinese government has released the “2023 edition of the standard map of China”. What does the “2023 edition of the standard map of China” show? The map… Continue reading China releases new map showing territorial claims

Somatic genetic variants: A genomic revolution hiding inside our cells

Source: The post is based on the article “Somatic genetic variants: A genomic revolution hiding inside our cells”  published in The Hindu on 28th August 2023 What is the News? Scientists have been aware of Somatic Genetic Variations for quite some time but there has been a recent surge in the volume of data related… Continue reading Somatic genetic variants: A genomic revolution hiding inside our cells

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes nine years of successful implementation

Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes nine years of successful implementation”  published in PIB on 28th August 2023 What is the News? The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – the National Mission for Financial Inclusion – has completed nine… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes nine years of successful implementation

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