Source- This post on ‘Coconut Husk for supercapacitor fabrication‘ has been created based on the article ‘Carbon derived from coconut husks can power supercapacitors‘ published in ‘The Hindu’ on 01st July 2024 Why in News? Researchers at the Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, have devised a method to produce activated carbon. This activated carbon is… Continue reading Coconut Husk for Supercapacitor fabrication
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Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles
Source– This post on ” Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles” has been created based on the article “ India and U.S. in talks for Stryker infantry vehicles” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2024. Why in News India has expressed interest in co-producing the Stryker infantry vehicles and the Javelin anti-tank… Continue reading Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles
SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers
Source- This post on “SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers” is based on the article “SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers, eases rules for delisting” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2024. Why in News? SEBI which is India’s markets regulator has asked the brokers and mutual funds to stop using the services of… Continue reading SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers
Mainland Serow Mammal
Source- This post on ‘Mainland Serow Mammal‘ has been created based on the article “Antelope-like mammal from Bhutan recorded at lowest elevation in western Assam” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2024. Why in News? The mainland serow has been recorded at the lowest elevation in western Assam. About Mainland Serow About Details Mainland… Continue reading Mainland Serow Mammal
Speaker of Lok Sabha- Functioning and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
With the commencement of the 18th Lok Sabha, the office of the pro tem speaker, speaker and the deputy speaker of Lok Sabha has gained prominence. The appointment of seven-time MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as the ‘Speaker pro tem’ of the 18th Lok Sabha by the president, has already led to tensions between the ruling coalition… Continue reading Speaker of Lok Sabha- Functioning and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
National Testing Agency (NTA)- Functioning and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been caught in the middle of the storm of the NEET controversy. With the recent cancellation of the UGC-NET examination, the reputation of National Testing Agency has further been tarnished. The complaints of paper leaks, deviations of procedure, irregularities in the examinations has further creaked the reputation of the agency.… Continue reading National Testing Agency (NTA)- Functioning and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Methanol poisoning deaths due to Spurious alcohol in India- Explained Pointwise
The Issue of Methanol poisoning deaths due to Spurious alcohol in India has generated fresh concerns, after the recent hooch tragedies claimed the lives of 22 people in the Villupuram and Chengalpattu districts of Chennai. The methanol poisoning deaths due to spurious alcohol have been a significant concern in India. The need is strict vigilance… Continue reading Methanol poisoning deaths due to Spurious alcohol in India- Explained Pointwise
Hindu Kush Himalayas Snow Melting- Reasons and Consequences- Explained Pointwise
According to the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) report, the snow persistence of the Ganga, the Brahmaputra and the Indus basins in the Hindu Kush Himalayas have reached a historical low in 2024. The low snow persistence points to increased snow melting in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan Region. The accelerated melting is beyond scientists’… Continue reading Hindu Kush Himalayas Snow Melting- Reasons and Consequences- Explained Pointwise
The Issue of Indian Railway Safety- Explained Pointwise
The Issue of Indian Railway safety is again under scrutiny with the recent incident of freight train ramming into a passenger train, near Siliguri in West Bengal, which left at least nine people dead and more than 40 injured. Last year, the tragic Balasore train accident also highlighted the grim situation of railway safety prevailing… Continue reading The Issue of Indian Railway Safety- Explained Pointwise
MATSYA 6000 Submarine
Source- This post on “MATYSA 6000 Submarine” has been created based on the article ” India set to be the 6th country to have its own Deep Sea Mission” published in the PIB on 16th June 2024. Why in News? India is set to be the 6th country of the world to have its own… Continue reading MATSYA 6000 Submarine
