Source-This post on Dynamic wireless charging technology has been based on the article “Induction charging on ‘golden quadrilateral’ can make travel between India’s metros cheap, easy” published in “Down to Earth” on 23 January 2024. Why in the news? Dynamic Wireless Charging Technology, The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is mulling over the… Continue reading Dynamic Wireless Charging Technology
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Standards Machine Applicable Readable and Transferable (SMART)
Source:-This post on Standards Machine Applicable Readable and Transferable (SMART) has been created based on the article “Two day workshop on ‘Digital Transformation’ concludes at Yashobhoomi” published in “PIB” on 23 January 2024. Why in The News? Standards Machine Applicable Readable and Transferable, Recently The Bureau of Indian Standards in association with the International Electrotechnical… Continue reading Standards Machine Applicable Readable and Transferable (SMART)
Lake Retba
Source-This post has been created based on the article” Senegal’s pink lake is on the verge of disappearing — how to protect it” published in “Down to Earth” on 19 January 2024. Why in the news? Lake Retba, located in Senegal, is under threat of extinction due to increase in Nitrate level and pollution. About… Continue reading Lake Retba
kumki elephant
Source-This post has been created based on the article“Good step, but not long-term answer: Activists on Odisha’s request for ‘kumkis’ & ‘mahouts’ from Tamil Nadu” published in “Down to earth” on 23 January 2024. Why in the news? Odisha government has deployed Kumki elephant (domesticated, trained elephants) to reduce human-animal conflict. About Kumki elephant 1)… Continue reading kumki elephant
Gir and Kankrej cows
Source:-This post has been created based on the article “India imports bull semen from Brazil to raise milk production” published in “Livemint” on 21 January 2024. Why in the news? India has imported 40,000 doses of bull semen from Brazil for the first time to boost milk output via artificial insemination. About Gir cow Aspect… Continue reading Gir and Kankrej cows
Srirangam Temple
Source-This post is based on the article “Modi the first serving Prime Minister to visit Srirangam temple” published in “The Hindu” on 20 January 2024. Why in the news? The Prime Minister has recently visited Srirangam temple also called the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. About the temple 1. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated… Continue reading Srirangam Temple
Elusive binturong and the small-clawed otter
Source:-This post has been created based on the article “Two new mammalian species added to Kaziranga’s fauna” published in “The Hindu” on 21 January 2024. Why in the news? Elusive binturong and the small-clawed otter have recently been added to the list of mammals in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. About the Binturong… Continue reading Elusive binturong and the small-clawed otter
Madhika Language
Source:-This post is created based on the article “With just two speakers, a language in Kerala with no script is on the brink of extinction” published in “The Hindu” on 24 January 2024. Why in the news? Kerala’s Chakaliya community is facing the threat of extinction of its unique language Madhika as just 2 speakers… Continue reading Madhika Language
Important Oil Transit Choke Points in World
This post list down the important oil transit choke points in world. The narrow channels widely used across the global sea routes are called choke points. The chokepoints have a very high volume of oil traded through their narrow straits and are a critical part of Global energy security. By the volume of the oil… Continue reading Important Oil Transit Choke Points in World
Officer ranks in Indian Army Air Force and Navy
The Indian Defence Services are one of the best organisations in the world to deal with natural and man-made disasters. The Indian Armed Forces comprise the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy. Given below are the equivalent ranks of the commissioned officers in the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force, and the Indian Navy.… Continue reading Officer ranks in Indian Army Air Force and Navy
