Source- This post on lunisolar calendar has been created based on the article “Ancient calendar, possibly world’s oldest, found: Could it document a long-ago disaster?” published in “Times of India” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, scientists have discovered what is believed to be the earliest known lunisolar calendar. About the lunisolar calendar… Continue reading Lunisolar calendar
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Kerala Jewish communities
Source- This post on Kerala Jewish communities has been created based on the article “Once thriving, now all but gone: a history of Kerala’s Jewish communities” published in “Indian Express” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Kerala’s Jewish communities, which were once vibrant population, have been seeing a significant decline in population. From an estimated… Continue reading Kerala Jewish communities
Collision Avoidance System (CAS)
Source- This post on Collision Avoidance System (CAS) has been created based on the article “Tech that keeps vehicles from bumping into each other” published in “The Hindu” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Vehicular traffic is integral to modern life. With increasing demand and complexity, collision avoidance systems are essential for ensuring safety. About… Continue reading Collision Avoidance System (CAS)
India Rankings 2024
Source- This post on India Rankings 2024 has been created based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan releases India Rankings 2024 in New Delhi” published in “PIB” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Union Minister for Education released the India Rankings 2024 utilizing the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) created by the Ministry of… Continue reading India Rankings 2024
Tungabhadra Reservoir
Source- This post on Tungabhadra Reservoir has been created based on the article “Broken crest gate of Tungabhadra reservoir washes away hopes of farmers in command area” published in “The Hindu” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Tungabhadra reservoir filled up due to a good monsoon in the Sahyadri range. About Tungabhadra Reservoir Aspects… Continue reading Tungabhadra Reservoir
Overnight Index Swap (OIS)
Source- This post on Overnight Index Swap (OIS) has been created based on the article “Monetary policy review: FPI investment limit in OIS market under review” published in “Business Standard” on 12 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been reviewing the investment limit for foreign investors in the overnight… Continue reading Overnight Index Swap (OIS)
Asceua tertia
Source- This post on Asceua tertia has been created based on the article ”New ground-dwelling spider species discovered in Western Ghats” published in “The Hindu” on 12 August 2024. Why in News? Asceua tertia is a newly identified species of ground-dwelling spider, discovered in the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary. The Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the… Continue reading Asceua tertia
Difference in use of nitrogen by rice varieties
Source- This post on Difference in use of nitrogen by rice varieties has been created based on the article “Biotechnologists detect difference in use of nitrogen by rice varieties” published in “The Hindu” on 12 August 2024. Why in News? Biotechnologists at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGU) in New Delhi have found significant differences… Continue reading Difference in use of nitrogen by rice varieties
Exercise Udara Shakti 2024
Source- This post on Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 has been created based on the article “INDIAN AIR FORCE TEAM RETURNS AFTER SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION IN EXERCISE UDARA SHAKTI 2024 AT MALAYSIA” published in “PIB” on 12 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) team returned to India after participating in Exercise Udara Shakti… Continue reading Exercise Udara Shakti 2024
Mitra Shakti Exercise 2024
Source- This post on Mitra Shakti Exercise 2024 has been created based on the article “Mitra Shakti: Indian and Sri Lankan Armies to begin joint exercise” published in “PIB” on 12 August 2024. Why in News? Next week, the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army will commence the 10th edition of their joint exercise, “Mitra… Continue reading Mitra Shakti Exercise 2024
