Source– This post on Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific is based on the article “Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific” published in “Down to Earth” on 18th April 2024. Why in the News? The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific has called on the ASEAN to take decisive action in… Continue reading Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific
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GPS spoofing
Source– This post on GPS spoofing is based on the article “Israel used GPS spoofing against Iran: Did US do it to India in Kargil war?” published in “The Business Standard” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Israel reportedly used GPS spoofing against Iran’s missile targeting teams by jamming Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation signals.… Continue reading GPS spoofing
Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission
Source– This post on Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission is based on the article “NASA says its futuristic Dragonfly mission will launch in 2028” published in “Indian Express” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? NASA has confirmed its Dragonfly rotorcraft mission to Saturn’s organic-rich moon Titan. About Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission 1. It is a “dual quadcopter” designed to… Continue reading Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission
Ashwagandha
Source– This post on Ashwagandha is based on the article “Ashwagandha is great, but not for everybody” published in “The Business Line” on 14th April 2024. Why in the News? Ashwagandha is growing in popularity, both in India and abroad. About Ashwagandha 1. Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub found in parts of India, Africa, and… Continue reading Ashwagandha
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)
Source– This post on National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) is based on the article “Supreme Court Seeks Explanation From 2 NCDRC Members For Issuing Non-Bailable Warrants Ignoring SC’s Interim Protection” published in “Livelaw” on 17th April 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has issued notice to two members of the National Consumer… Continue reading National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)
Trachyons
Source– This post on Trachyons is based on the article “The universe may be dominated by particles that break causality and move faster than light, new paper suggests” published in “Live Science” on 18th April 2024. Why in the News? Physicists have recently proposed the radical idea that our universe is dominated by tachyons, a… Continue reading Trachyons
Gross Fixed Capital Formation
Source– This post on Gross Fixed Capital Formation is based on the article “Why have private investments dropped?” published in “The Hindu” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? The failure of private investment to pick up pace has been one of the major issues plaguing the Indian economy. About Gross Fixed Capital Formation… Continue reading Gross Fixed Capital Formation
Randomised control trials- Techniques that transformed TB care
Source– This post on Randomised control trials technique transformed TB care is based on the article “Randomised control trials: the technique that transformed TB care” published in “The Hindu” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Clinical trials performed using the randomisation technique have been instrumental in shaping modern medicine. How randomisation technique transformed… Continue reading Randomised control trials- Techniques that transformed TB care
Centre tweaks Green Credit Programme norms
Source– This post on Centre tweaks Green Credit Programme norms is based on the article “Centre tweaks Green Credit Programme norms, to focus on restoration of ecosystem” published in “The Hindu” on 17th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently the Central government has tweaked the Green Credit Programme norms with the Environment Ministry emphasizing… Continue reading Centre tweaks Green Credit Programme norms
Combined Maritime Forces
Source– This post on Combined Maritime Forces is based on the article “Indian Navy seizes 940kg drugs in Arabian Sea in 1st interdiction as CMF Member” published in “Hindustan Times” on 17th April 2024. Why in the News? INS Talwar of the Indian Navy seized 940 kg of drugs in the Arabian Sea as part… Continue reading Combined Maritime Forces
