Source- This post on How Starlink Satellites Are ‘Blinding’ Astronomers is based on the article “How Starlink satellites are ‘blinding’ astronomers” published in Indian Express on 21st September 2024. Why in News? A recent study found that astronomer’s work is being impeded by Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites. How Starlink Satellites Are ‘Blinding’ Astronomers 1. Electromagnetic Radiation Interference: Starlink… Continue reading How Starlink Satellites Are ‘Blinding’ Astronomers
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Lac Farming
Source- This post on Lac Farming is based on the article “President Droupadi Murmu bats for lac farming” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, President Droupadi Murmu advocated for lac farming during the centenary celebration of the ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA) in Ranchi. About Lac farming 1. Definition: Lac farming… Continue reading Lac Farming
Global Cybersecurity Index 2024
Source- This post on Global Cybersecurity Index 2024 is based on the article “India Achieves Tier 1 Status in Global Cybersecurity Index 2024” published in PIB on 20th September 2024. Why in News? India has attained Tier 1 status in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024. About Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024 1. Published by: International Telecommunication Union (ITU).… Continue reading Global Cybersecurity Index 2024
Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2024
Source- This post on Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2024 is based on the article “‘Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) – 2024’” published in PIB on 20th September 2024. Why in News? Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2024 has been initiated. It will run from 17th September 2024 to 2nd October 2024. About Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2024 1.… Continue reading Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2024
IndiaAI Innovation Challenge
Source- This post on IndiaAI Innovation Challenge is based on the article “IndiaAI Innovation Challenge launched to foster impactful AI Solutions inviting applications to build AI Solutions for critical sectors” published in PIB on 21st September 2024. Why in News? The IndiaAI Innovation Challenge has been launched to promote impactful AI solutions aimed at driving large-scale socio-economic transformation through… Continue reading IndiaAI Innovation Challenge
Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV)
Source- This post on Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) is based on the article “Cabinet approves development of Next Generation Launch Vehicle” published in PIB on 20th September 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the development of the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV). About Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) 1. Developed: Indian Space Research Organsiation… Continue reading Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV)
FATF Recommendations for India
Source- This post on FATF Recommendations for India is based on the article “India should increase court system capacity, reduce pending trials: FATF” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) mutual assessment report of India was published. FATF Recommendations for India About FATF Recommendations for India… Continue reading FATF Recommendations for India
White Revolution 2.0
Source- This post on White Revolution 2.0 is based on the article “White Revolution 2.0 to empower women, fight malnutrition: Amit Shah” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah introduced ‘White Revolution 2.0’. The initiative is part of an action plan to form and strengthen 2 lakh… Continue reading White Revolution 2.0
Primary Amebic Meningitis
Source- This post on FATF Recommendations for India is based on the article “India should increase court system capacity, reduce pending trials: FATF” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, cases were seen of Primary Amebic Meningitis in Kerala. About Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) 1. About: Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare but often fatal… Continue reading Primary Amebic Meningitis
Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)
Source- This post on Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) is based on the article “Ahead of Amur falcon’s arrival, Manipur district bans their hunting” published in Indian Express on 20th September 2024. Why in News? The district administration of Manipur’s Tamenglong district has announced an immediate ban on hunting, catching, killing, and selling of the Amur falcon. The ban… Continue reading Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)
