Source- This post on Impact of Siddha Drugs in Lowering Anaemia in Adolescent Girls is based on the article “‘Siddha’ drugs combination lowers anaemia in adolescent girls, says study” published in Economic Times on 17th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, a study was conducted under the Public Health Initiative aimed to mainstream the use of Siddha… Continue reading Siddha Drugs
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Cascade Frog (Amolops formosus)
Source- This post on Cascade Frog (Amolops formosus) is based on the article “Assam cascade frog test for Himachal stream water flow impact” published in The Hindu on 17th September 2024. Why in News? Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have gained insights into how water flow influences the presence and abundance of Cascade frog species. About… Continue reading Cascade Frog (Amolops formosus)
Law Governing Assembly Elections in India
Source- This post on Law Governing Assembly Elections is based on the article “Arvind Kejriwal wants early elections to Delhi Assembly. What does the law say?” published in Indian Express on 17th September 2024. Why in News? Arvind Kejriwal is likely to resign as Chief Minister during a meeting with Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. Kejriwal has requested… Continue reading Law Governing Assembly Elections in India
Lancet Report on Antibiotics Overuse
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
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
