Source-This post on SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) has been created based on the article “Water detected on the surface of an asteroid for the 1st time ever” published in “LIVE SCIENCE” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have recently detected water molecules on the surface of two asteroids using the… Continue reading SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy)
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INTERPOL Notices
Source-This post on INTERPOL Notices has been created based on the article “Absconding murder convict with Interpol Red Notice brought back from UAE: CBI” published in “THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? CBI has recently brought back an absconding life convict, who had a Red Corner Notice (RCN) issued… Continue reading INTERPOL Notices
GSLV rocket nicknamed ‘naughty boy’
Source-This post on GSLV rocket nicknamed ‘naughty boy’ has been created based on the article “ISRO’s latest launch: Why is the GSLV rocket nicknamed ‘naughty boy’?” published in “The Indian Express” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Space Research Organisation’s meteorological satellite, INSAT-3DS, was successfully placed into its intended orbit by… Continue reading GSLV rocket nicknamed ‘naughty boy’
International Single Species Action Plan
Source-This post on International Single Species Action Plan has been created based on the article “CMS COP14: Draft resolution for conservation of hawksbill turtle & angelshark adopted” published in “Down to Earth” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? The 14th Conference of the Parties on the CMS has recently adopted the Single Species… Continue reading International Single Species Action Plan
Diphtheria- WHO guidelines for its clinical management
Source-This post on Diphtheria- WHO guidelines for its clinical management has been created based on the article “WHO releases guidelines for clinical management of diphtheria; New recommendations on antibiotics usage issued” published in “FE healthcare” on 14 February 2024. Why in the news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently published the guidelines on the… Continue reading Diphtheria- WHO guidelines for its clinical management
Coal Gasification- Process and its significance
Source-This post on Coal Gasification-Process and its significance has been created based on the article “Coal Ministry Hosts Industry Interaction on Coal Gasification” published in “PIB” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? Coal Ministry has recently organized an Industry Interaction at Hyderabad. This was aimed to promote coal/gasification projects across the nation. About… Continue reading Coal Gasification- Process and its significance
Golden-backed Frog
Source-This post on Golden-backed Frog has been created based on the article “Mushroom growing on a frog in India baffles scientists” published in “The Indian Express” on 15 February 2024. Why in the news? Scientists discovered a frog in western ghat which seems to have a mushroom growing out of its side. About Golden-backed Frog… Continue reading Golden-backed Frog
NRI marriages Registration- Law Commission Recommendation
Source-This post on NRI marriages Registration- Law Commission Recommendation has been created based on the article “Law Commission recommends mandatory registration of NRI, OCI marriages” published in “The Indian express” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? The Law commission, in its 287th report, has proposed making certain changes for NRI marriages by revising the… Continue reading NRI marriages Registration- Law Commission Recommendation
Sagar Aankalan- Guidelines for Indian Port Performance Index
Source-This post on Sagar Aankalan -Guidelines for Indian Port Performance Index has been created based on the article “Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launches ‘Sagar Aankalan’ guidelines for Indian Port Performance Index” published in “PIB” on 16 February. Why in the news? The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has recently… Continue reading Sagar Aankalan- Guidelines for Indian Port Performance Index
Olive Ridley Turtle and Other sea turtles
Source- This post on Olive Ridley Turtle and other sea turtles has been created based on the article “Andhra Pradesh government bans fishing within 5 km radius of Hope Island to check death of Olive Ridley turtles” published in “The Hindu” on 13 February 2024. Why in the news? The Andhra Pradesh government has recently… Continue reading Olive Ridley Turtle and Other sea turtles
