Source- This post on Lancet Report on Antibiotics Overuse is based on the article “Lancet alert on popping antibiotics: One-third of India’s 30 lakh sepsis deaths linked to antimicrobial resistance” published in Indian Express on 17th September 2024. Why in News? According to a recent Lancet study, 60% of the 29.9 lakh sepsis deaths in India in 2019 were… Continue reading Lancet Report on Antibiotics Overuse
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Gopalpur Port
Source- This post on Gopalpur Port is based on the article “Adani Ports enters agreement to acquire 95 per cent stake in Gopalpur port” published in The Telegraph on 17th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Odisha government has approved the proposal of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) acquisition of 95 per cent… Continue reading Gopalpur Port
Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VLSRSAM) Test
Source- This post on Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VLSRSAM) Test is based on the article “India successfully test fires two short-range surface-to-air missile in 2 days” published in India Today on 17th September 2024. Why in News? India successfully conducted back-to-back flight tests of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile… Continue reading Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VLSRSAM) Test
Study on transport sector emission
Source: This post on Study on transport sector emission has been created based on the article “With high targets, CO2 emissions from transport sector could be slashed up to 71% by 2050: Study”, published in Indian Express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? A World Resources Institute study recently found that road transport accounts for 90%… Continue reading Study on transport sector emission
IISc Develops Human Brain-Inspired Computing Platform
Source: This post on IISc Develops Human Brain-Inspired Computing Platform has been created based on the article “IISc proposes ‘human brain’ inspired computing platform to boost speeds, energy efficiency of AI tools”, published in Indian express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have created a revolutionary computing… Continue reading IISc Develops Human Brain-Inspired Computing Platform
Helium and its use in rockets
Source: This post on Helium and its use in rockets has been created based on the article “What is helium and why is it used in rockets?”, published in Indian Express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? The SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission was recently delayed due to helium-related problems with ground equipment. About Helium 1. Helium is… Continue reading Helium and its use in rockets
Port Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram
Source: This post on Port Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puramt has been created based on the article “Port Blair renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram: How the city got its name — and its connection with imperial Cholas”, published in Indian Express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah announced that Port Blair,… Continue reading Port Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram
OpenAI o1
Source: This post on OpenAI o1 has been created based on the article “What is OpenAI o1, an AI model that ‘thinks’ before it answers?”, published in Indian express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? OpenAI has introduced a new AI model called OpenAI o1 as part of its “Project Strawberry.” About OpenAI o1 1. About:… Continue reading OpenAI o1
BRICS Literature Forum 2024
Source: This post on BRICS Literature Forum 2024 has been created based on the article “India participates in BRICS Literature Forum 2024 in Russia”, published in PIB on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, the BRICS Literature Forum 2024 took place in Kazan, Russia. About BRICS Literature Forum 2024 1. Event duration: It is currently underway… Continue reading BRICS Literature Forum 2024
Third Edition of INDUS-X Summit
Source: This post on the Third Edition of INDUS-X Summit has been created based on the article “Third edition of INDUS-X Summit concludes in California”, published in PIB on 13th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Third Edition of the INDUS-X Summit was held on 9-10 September 2024 in California. Third Edition of INDUS-X Summit Key… Continue reading Third Edition of INDUS-X Summit
