Source– This post on Capsaicin has been created based on the article “Why chilis burn. And why humans still love them” published in “Indian Express” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news? The Union government notified the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. It has come into effect from 21 June 2024.… Continue reading Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill 2024
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Sleeping Sickness
Source– This post on Sleeping Sickness has been created based on the article “Chad eliminates sleeping sickness as a public health problem” published in “Down to Earth” on 20 June 2024. Why in the news? Chad became the first country to eliminate a neglected tropical disease (NTD) this year and the 51st globally. The disease eliminated… Continue reading Sleeping Sickness
Verification of EVM Burnt Memory
Source– This post on Verification of EVM Burnt Memory has been created based on the article “11 candidates apply to verify EVM burnt memory: what is this process?” published in “Indian Express” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news? For the first time, 11 candidates from the 2024 Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections have… Continue reading Verification of EVM Burnt Memory
Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Source– This post on Claude 3.5 Sonnet has been created based on the article “What is Claude 3.5 Sonnet and how is it better than GPT-4o, Gemini-1.5 Pro?” published in “Indian Express” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news?’ Anthropic has introduced Claude 3.5 Sonnet which is its latest AI model. This is the… Continue reading Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Use of balloons and drones for 5G connectivity
Source– This post on Use of balloons and drones for 5G connectivity has been created based on the article “Govt conducts successful trial of 5G connectivity by balloons; drones next” published in “Business Standard” on 22 June 2024. Why in the news?’ The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) plans to conduct trials in the coming months… Continue reading Use of balloons and drones for 5G connectivity
New Amphibian Species Discovered in Kaziranga National Park
Source– This post on New Amphibian Species Discovered in Kaziranga National Park has been created based on the article “Limbless amphibian found in Kaziranga for first time” published in “The Hindu” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, a Limbless amphibian was found in Kaziranga for the first time. About New Amphibian Species… Continue reading New Amphibian Species Discovered in Kaziranga National Park
‘School in a Box’ Initiative
Source– This post on ‘School in a Box’ Initiative has been created based on the article “Flood-affected children to soon get ‘school in a box’” published in “The Hindu” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news?’ Flood-affected children in Assam will receive a ‘school in a box‘ in model relief camps across the state.… Continue reading ‘School in a Box’ Initiative
IIIT-Delhi’s project wins joint 2nd prize in global competition
Source– This post on IIIT-Delhi’s project wins joint 2nd prize in global competition has been created based on the article “IIIT-Delhi’s project wins joint 2nd prize in global competition” published in “The Hindu” on 20th June 2024. Why in the news? A project by the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) has won the… Continue reading IIIT-Delhi’s project wins joint 2nd prize in global competition
World Refugee Day 2024
Source– This post on World Refugee Day 2024 has been created based on the article “World Refugee Day 2024” published in “The quint” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, world refugee day was celebrated on 20th June 2024. About World Refugee Day 2024 1. World Refugee Day 2024 is celebrated on Thursday, 20… Continue reading World Refugee Day 2024
5G Intelligent Village Initiative
Source– This post on 5G Intelligent Village Initiative has been created based on the article “DoT announces two significant calls for proposals aimed at catalyzing innovation and technological advancement in telecommunications sector” published in “PIB” on 17 June 2024. Why in the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced two innovative proposals-5G Intelligent Village… Continue reading 5G Intelligent Village Initiative
