Source– This post on Laser cooling of Positronium at CERN has been created based on the article “In a first, CERN scientists carry out laser cooling of Positronium” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? An international team of physicists from the Anti-hydrogen Experiment: Gravity, Interferometry, Spectroscopy (AEgIS) collaboration has… Continue reading Laser cooling of Positronium at CERN
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Kiru Hydel Project
Source– This post on Kiru Hydel Project has been created based on the article “CBI raids places linked to Satya Pal Malik: What is the Kiru Hydel Project, focus of corruption allegations?” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recently conducted raids… Continue reading Kiru Hydel Project
Proton Improvement Plan Project- (PIP-II)
Source-This post on Proton Improvement Plan Project- (PIP-II) has been created based on the article “India formally begins construction phase for contributions to Fermilab’s new particle accelerator” published in “NEWS” on 15 February 2024. Why in the news? India’s Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has recently stared the construction phase for contributions to Proton Improvement Plan… Continue reading Proton Improvement Plan Project- (PIP-II)
Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)
Source-This post on Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) for the period 2021-26” published in “PIB” on 21 February 2024. Why in the news? The Cabinet has recently approved the proposal for continuation of centrally sponsored Scheme- Flood… Continue reading Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)
PM-USHA SCHEME
Source-This post on PM-USHA SCHEME has been created based on the article “PM-USHA SCHEME: Six UP varsities secure ₹100 crore funding” published in “Hindustan Times” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? Uttar Pradesh has recently secured ₹740 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) programme. About Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan… Continue reading PM-USHA SCHEME
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Source-This post on United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific has been created based on the article “Asia-Pacific region 32 years behind 2030 target on achieving SDGs: UNESCAP” published in “Down to Earth” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? According to a new report by the United Nations Economic… Continue reading United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Shompen Tribe
Source-This post on Shompen Tribe has been created based on the article “Great Nicobar: Indian president visits island as fears grow for tribe” published in “BBC NEWS” on 21 February 2024. Why in the news? India’s president recently visited an island earmarked for multi-billion-dollar development. As per some experts, the project could wipe out the… Continue reading Shompen Tribe
Quasars- Brightest and fastest-growing quasar discovered
Source-This post on Quasars- Brightest and fastest-growing quasar discovered so far has been created based on the article “Galaxy gobbler feasting on Sun-size stars: Fastest-growing black hole powering distant quasar” published in “The Telegraph” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? An international team of astronomers said the recently discovered quasar named J0529-4351 was… Continue reading Quasars- Brightest and fastest-growing quasar discovered
First Skill India Centre
Source-This post on First Skill India Centre has been created based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates first Skill India Centre of the country in Odisha” published in “PIB” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has recently inaugurated the first… Continue reading First Skill India Centre
Vaitarna River
Source-This post on Vaitarna River has been created based on the article “Bull shark that attacked fisherman was first sighting in Vaitarna river” published in “Hindustan Times” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? A fisherman from Maharashtra’s Palghar district was attacked by a bull shark in the Vaitarna river. About Vaitarna River Origin–… Continue reading Vaitarna River
