Source: The post is based on the article “New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats” published in Hindustan Times on 25th August 2023 What is the News? A team of researchers has recently discovered a new genus and species of colubrid snakes in Western Ghats. They have named it ‘Sahyadriophis uttaraghati’. What is… Continue reading New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats
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Dengue vaccines in India: A look at the ongoing trials and development
Source: The post is based on the article “Dengue vaccines in India: A look at the ongoing trials and development” published in Indian Express on 28th August 2023 What is the News? Several efforts are ongoing in India to develop an effective vaccine against the Dengue. What is Dengue? Click Here to read Dengue cases… Continue reading Dengue vaccines in India: A look at the ongoing trials and development
Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli” published in Hindustan Times on 22nd August 2023. What is the News? The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has approved the Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. This is India’s 54th tiger reserve and Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve after Ranthambore,… Continue reading Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli
NIAS launches pilot project involving GEOAI and random forest tech to monitor air pollution in Bengaluru
Source: The post is based on the article “NIAS launches pilot project involving GEOAI and random forest tech to monitor air pollution in Bengaluru” published in Indian Express on 25th August 2023. What is the News? At the India Clean Air Summit (ICAS), National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), informed that it has launched a… Continue reading NIAS launches pilot project involving GEOAI and random forest tech to monitor air pollution in Bengaluru
National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)
Source: The post is based on the article ““National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)” published in PIB on 25th August 2023. What is the News? The Government of India is implementing the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme to stop deaths of Sewers and Septic Tank Workers (SSWs) and to promote mechanization… Continue reading National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)
New brain-computer interface device gives voice to paralysed
Source: The post is based on the article “New brain-computer interface device gives voice to paralysed” published in Deccan Herald on 25th August 2023. What is the News? Researchers have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) that has enabled a woman with severe paralysis from a brainstem stroke to speak through a digital avatar. It is… Continue reading New brain-computer interface device gives voice to paralysed
Committee of Experts to ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC’
Source: The post is based on the article “Committee of Experts to ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC” published in PIB on 25th August 2023. What is the News? The Committee of Experts appointed by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to explore ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to Gujarat International Finance Tec-city International… Continue reading Committee of Experts to ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC’
Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest
Source: The post is based on the article “Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest” published in The Hindu on 26th August 2023. What is the News? The President of India will present the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC), 2022. What is the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC)? India Smart… Continue reading Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest
China-Bhutan hold first meeting on ‘delimitation’ of disputed boundary
Source: The post is based on the article “China-Bhutan hold first meeting on ‘delimitation’ of disputed boundary” published in The Hindu on 26th August 2023. What is the News? China and Bhutan held the first meeting of the newly set-up joint technical team on the delimitation of their disputed boundary. What is the Bhutan China… Continue reading China-Bhutan hold first meeting on ‘delimitation’ of disputed boundary
Why did Chandrayaan-3 land on the near side of the moon?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why did Chandrayaan-3 land on the near side of the moon?” published in The Hindu on 26th August 2023. What is the News? The controlled descent of the Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3 made it one of the closest approaches of a lunar mission to the moon’s South… Continue reading Why did Chandrayaan-3 land on the near side of the moon?
