Source: The post is based on the article “18th Century Tamil manuscripts found in monastery in Italy” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2023. What is the News? Palm manuscripts from the 18th Century titled Gnanamuyarchi have been found in an Armenian monastery in Northern Italy. What is Gnanamuyarchi? Gnanamuyarchi are Tamil manuscripts found… Continue reading 18th Century Tamil manuscripts found in monastery in Italy
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Musk’s Starlink: why the new sovereign of low-earth orbit is bad news?
Source: The post is based on the article “Musk’s Starlink: why the new sovereign of low-earth orbit is bad news?” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How does Starlink work?3 Starlink’s role in Russia-Ukraine war:4 Why does China fear Starlink?5 What are the concerns raised by analysts? What… Continue reading Musk’s Starlink: why the new sovereign of low-earth orbit is bad news?
India launches ‘Neerakshi’ – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for mine detection
Source: The post is based on the article “India launches ‘Neerakshi’ – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for mine detection” published in Hindustan Times on 29th July 2023. What is the News? India has launched an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle called ‘Neerakshi’ for detecting underwater mines. What is Neerakshi? Neerakshi is an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to… Continue reading India launches ‘Neerakshi’ – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for mine detection
North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing completion
Source: The post is based on the article “North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing completion” published in PIB on 6th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister has said that North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing completion. What is Project Devika? Project Devika aims to rejuvenate Devika… Continue reading North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing completion
5% of birds in India are endemic, says Zoological Survey of India publication
Source: The post is based on the article “5% of birds in India are endemic, says Zoological Survey of India publication” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2023. What is the News? Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has released a publication titled “75 Endemic Birds of India”. What are the key highlights from the… Continue reading 5% of birds in India are endemic, says Zoological Survey of India publication
National Health Authority (NHA) extends its incentive scheme under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
Source: The post is based on the article “National Health Authority (NHA) extends its incentive scheme under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)” published in PIB on 4th August 2023. What is the News? The National Health Authority(NHA) has announced the extension of its Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)… Continue reading National Health Authority (NHA) extends its incentive scheme under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen
Source: The post is based on the article “Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen” published in Down To Earth on 3rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac?3 Why has Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac been banned?4 What are the other steps taken for Vulture conservation?5… Continue reading Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen
Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2023. What is the News? The All India Tiger Estimation 2022 has indicated that Assam’s Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve is moving from a low to high-tiger-density… Continue reading Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told
Union Minister introduces a Bill to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the Lok Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister introduces a Bill to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the Lok Sabha ” published in PIB on 4th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Science Minister has tabled the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill in the Lok Sabha. What is the… Continue reading Union Minister introduces a Bill to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the Lok Sabha
Cabinet okays draft telecom, postal bills
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet okays draft telecom, postal bills” published in PIB on 5th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has cleared the Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill,2022 and Postal Services Bill,2023. What is Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill,2022? Click Here to read What is the Postal Services Bill,2023?… Continue reading Cabinet okays draft telecom, postal bills
