Source: This post on Antimicrobial Resistance is based on the article “Overused antibiotics no longer work for ‘sizeable’ Indian population” published in “Live Mint” on 12 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, it was found that antibiotics routinely prescribed to treat common ailments no longer work for the ‘sizeable’ Indian population. What is antimicrobial resistance?… Continue reading Antimicrobial Resistance – Overused antibiotics no longer work for ‘sizeable’ Indian population
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New Species of Sauropod Dinosaur Discovered in Argentina
Source: This post is based on the article “A new species of dinosaur has been discovered in Argentina” published in “Sci News” on 8 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, a new species of dinosaur has been discovered in Argentina. What was discovered? Specifications Details Species Dinosaurs Discovery Location Patagonia, Argentina. Scientific name Sidersaura Marae… Continue reading New Species of Sauropod Dinosaur Discovered in Argentina
Atal Setu: India’s longest sea bridge is set to be inaugurated
Source: The post is based on the article “Mumbai Trans Harbour Link inauguration today: How the country’s longest sea bridge will cut travel time” published in “The Indian Express” on 11th January 2024. Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Atal Setu Nhava Sheva Sea Link or Mumbai Trans Harbour Link. What… Continue reading Atal Setu: India’s longest sea bridge is set to be inaugurated
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
About Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) 1. Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) refer to a variety of small, modular power-generating technologies that are located close to where electricity is used (such as a home or business) rather than at a large, central power plant. 2. These resources are typically connected to the local distribution grid and can… Continue reading Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
Proba-3 mission to be launched by India
Source: This post is based on the article “Sun Study: India to launch Europe’s Proba-3 set to create artificial eclipse” published in “The Times of India” on 6th January 2024. Why in news? India will launch the European Space Agency’s (ESA) pioneering Proba-3 mission in September 2024. What is Proba-3’s mission? Led by: the European… Continue reading Proba-3 mission to be launched by India
ANEEL: New nuclear fuel that can guarantee India’s green energy transition
Source: This post is based on the article “This new nuclear fuel can guarantee India’s green energy transition” published in “The Hindu” on 10th January 2024. Why in news? Clean Core Thorium Energy, a Chicago-based company, developed ANEEL (Advanced Nuclear Energy for Enriched Life), a fuel that combines Thorium and High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) (named after India’s… Continue reading ANEEL: New nuclear fuel that can guarantee India’s green energy transition
Bharat Tex 2024
Source: This post is based on the article published “Bharat Tex 2024 will contribute significantly to the growth of Textile Sector in India: Shri Piyush Goyal” in “PIB” on 10th January 2024. Why in news? India’s textile industry, in collaboration with industry associations, is gearing up to host “Bharat Tex 2024. What is Bharat tex… Continue reading Bharat Tex 2024
How are the tableaux are selected for Republic day?
Source: This post is based on the article “Selection of tableaux for the Republic Day parade” published in “The Hindu” on 6th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Defence Ministry proposed a new three-year rotation plan for the Republic Day parade tableau selection. Theme of Republic Day 2024 parade: ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) and… Continue reading How are the tableaux are selected for Republic day?
Tricolime: IISR develops new granular lime-based trichoderma bio-pesticide, fertiliser
Source: This post is based on the article “IISR develops new granular lime-based trichoderma bio-pesticide, fertiliser” published in “The Hindu” on 5th January 2024. Why in news? ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode has developed a new granular lime-based Trichoderma formulation which is a fungal bio-control agent. What is Tricolime? 1) Trichoderma is a fungal biocontrol… Continue reading Tricolime: IISR develops new granular lime-based trichoderma bio-pesticide, fertiliser
IISc study revealed how logging and climate change impact montane birds
Source: This post is based on the article “IISc study in Arunachal Pradesh reveals how logging and climate change impact montane birds” published in “The Hindu” on 5 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) in Bengaluru have found that logging and climate change pose a threat to montane birds.… Continue reading IISc study revealed how logging and climate change impact montane birds
