Source-This post on Thai Sacbrood Virus in Bees is based on the article “New infectious diseases among bees threaten world’s economies” published in “The Hindu” on 18th November 2024. Why in the News? Research has shown that pathogen spillover and spillback from managed honey bees to wild pollinators is a significant threat. They also unknowingly… Continue reading Thai Sacbrood Virus in Bees
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands to become Tuna Export Hub
Source-This post on Andaman and Nicobar Islands to become Tuna Export Hub is based on the article “Centre aims to make Andaman and Nicobar Islands a tuna export hub” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2024. Why in the News? India plans to make the Andaman and Nicobar Islands a tuna export hub. Earlier, the… Continue reading Andaman and Nicobar Islands to become Tuna Export Hub
India’s first ‘Long-Range Hypersonic Missile’
Source-This post on India’s first ‘Long-Range Hypersonic Missile‘ is based on the article “DRDO carries out successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile off the Odisha coast” published in “PIB” on 17th November 2024. Why in the News? India successfully tested its first long-range hypersonic missile, marking a significant milestone in defense technology. This… Continue reading India’s first ‘Long-Range Hypersonic Missile’
Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) Initiative
Source-This post on Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) Initiative is based on the article “Centre launches initiative to support research, innovation in varsities” published in “The New Indian Express” on 14th November 2024. Why in the News? The Centre recently launched an initiative called Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR). It aligns… Continue reading Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) Initiative
Ayushman Vay Vandana Card
Source-This post on Ayushman Vay Vandana Card is based on the article “Ayushman Vay Vandana enrolment under AB PM-JAY touches 10 lakh within three weeks of its rollout” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2024. Why in the News? The Ayushman Vay Vandana Card under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)… Continue reading Ayushman Vay Vandana Card
RBI proposed two new UPI features
Source-This post on RBI proposed two new UPI features is based on the article “RBI introduces two new UPI features! From cash deposit to PPI wallet interoperability” published in “The Times of India” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? RBI recently announced two new features for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users, aiming to… Continue reading RBI proposed two new UPI features
Shallow fakes
Source– This post on Shallow fakes is based on the article “More than deepfakes, shallow fakes should worry everyone” published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in the News? With Lok Sabha elections starting on April 19, social media is flooded with misinformation, mostly in shallow fakes forms. What are Shallow fakes?… Continue reading Shallow fakes
Criollo: Cattle breed capable of withstanding climate change
Source-This post on Criollo: Cattle breed capable of withstanding climate change is based on the article “Criollo: This breed of cattle developed in the New World can withstand climate change, say Irish scientists” published in “Down To Earth” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Irish researchers found that Criollo cattle have adapted… Continue reading Criollo: Cattle breed capable of withstanding climate change
Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs
Source-This post on Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs is based on the article “Telecom Secretary virtually launches one of “Experimental Licence Module for 100 5G Labs“ at IIT Madras” published in “PIB” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? The Telecom Secretary recently virtually inaugurated an “Experimental License module for 100 5G… Continue reading Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs
India achieves target to eliminate ‘Kala-Azar’
Source-This post on India achieves target to eliminate ‘Kala-Azar’ is based on the article “India achieves target to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis ‘Kala-Azar‘” published in “Business Standard” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? According to data from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) Programme, India has successfully met its goal of… Continue reading India achieves target to eliminate ‘Kala-Azar’
