Source– This post on Agni-Prime Missile is based on the article “New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime successfully flight-tested by Strategic Forces Command & DRDO off the Odisha coast” published in “PIB” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? The Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the… Continue reading Agni-Prime Missile
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Exchange traded currency derivatives (ETCD) norms
Source-This post on Exchange traded currency derivatives (ETCD) norms is based on the article “RBI defers exchange traded currency derivatives norms” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the RBI postponed its new norms for the exchange-traded currency derivatives (ETCD) market from April 5 to May 3. Exchange… Continue reading Exchange traded currency derivatives (ETCD) norms
State vs. Centre: Control Over Industrial Alcohol Excise Duty
Source-This post on State vs. Centre: Control Over Industrial Alcohol Excise Duty is based on the article “Before SC’s 9-judge bench, question of whether states can levy excise duty on industrial alcohol” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court Constitution Bench started hearing arguments on whether… Continue reading State vs. Centre: Control Over Industrial Alcohol Excise Duty
Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’
Source-This post on Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ is based on the article “Massive earthquake hits Taiwan: What is the Ring of Fire?” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a massive earthquake hit Taiwan, resulting in the loss of many lives. Taiwan is prone to earthquakes because it… Continue reading Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’
Punnett square
Source-This post on Punnett square is based on the article “Punnett square: A genetics puzzle” published in “The Hindu” on 1st April 2024. Why in the News? This article explains Punnett squares, which predict the genetic combinations of offspring from two individuals with known genotypes. About Punnett square 1. The name “Punnett Square” originates from… Continue reading Punnett square
White Rabbit Collaboration
Source-This post on White Rabbit Collaboration is based on the article “CERN launches the White Rabbit Collaboration” published in “CERN” on 22nd March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) launched the White Rabbit Collaboration. What is White Rabbit (WR)? 1. About: a. It is a technology created at… Continue reading White Rabbit Collaboration
Mother of Dragons Comet
Source-This post on Mother of Dragons Comet is based on the article “‘Mother of Dragons’ comet visible in the skies. All you need to know” published in “India Today” on 1st April 2024. Why in the News? The “Mother of Dragons” comet, formally designated as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, is currently making a rare appearance in the… Continue reading Mother of Dragons Comet
US-UK agreement on AI safety testing
Source-This post on US-UK agreement on AI safety testing is based on the article “The US and the UK sign agreement on AI safety testing: What is the deal?” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? The United States and the United Kingdom have recently signed an agreement to… Continue reading US-UK agreement on AI safety testing
Shrimp farming in India
Source– This post on Shrimp farming in India is based on the article “India dismisses allegations of abusive conditions at shrimp farms” published in “The Hindu” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a human rights organization based in Chicago has accused India of human rights and environmental violations in the shrimp farming… Continue reading Shrimp farming in India
Nuclear power is key to development-IIM Ahmedabad Study
Source-This post on Nuclear power is key to development-IIM Ahmedabad Study is based on the article “Nuclear power is key to development, says study” published in “The Hindu” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? A recent study by academics at IIM Ahmedabad stated that India must prioritize investment in the energy sector and expand… Continue reading Nuclear power is key to development-IIM Ahmedabad Study
