Source-This post on Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher is based on the article “Scientists move forward with plans for giant new atom-smasher to begin operating by 2040” published in “The Hindu” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, CERN (the European Organisation for Nuclear Research) scientists are advancing plans for a… Continue reading Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher
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Brumation in Reptiles
Source-This post on Brumation in Reptiles is based on the article “How alligators in North Carolina’s Ocean Isle Beach defy winter chill” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th January 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the phenomenon of brumation in reptiles, which aids in their survival mechanisms during harsh winter conditions. What… Continue reading Brumation in Reptiles
Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN)
Source-This post on Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) is based on the article “New niche base station solutions by TIH to realize government vision of affordable connectivity for all” published in “PIB” on 10th February 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Science and Technology recently unveiled a new technological solution designed specifically for… Continue reading Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN)
Middle-class housing scheme
Source– This post on Middle-class housing scheme is based on the article “Are you middle class? A scheme may tell you soon” published in “Live mint” on 11th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently Finance minister has announced a Middle-class housing scheme for the middle class as part of ‘Housing for all’ policy. What… Continue reading Middle-class housing scheme
Nazool Land- Behind recent dispute and Violence in Haldwani
Source-This post on Nazool Land- Behind recent dispute and Violence in Haldwani is based on the article “What is Nazool land, behind recent dispute and violence in Haldwani?” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, violence erupted in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, after the administration conducted a demolition drive at a… Continue reading Nazool Land- Behind recent dispute and Violence in Haldwani
FAST Telescope
Source-This post on FAST Telescope is based on the article “Chinese astronomers find radio pulsar in a supernova remnant” published in “Physics.org” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, astronomers from Nanjing University and other institutions discovered a radio pulsar in the supernova remnant CTB 87 using the FAST telescope. What is Five-hundred-meter… Continue reading FAST Telescope
National Judicial Academy
Source-This post on National Judicial Academy is based on the article “If judges can go to National Judicial Academy for training, why not lawyers: Supreme Court” published in “The Hindu” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently emphasized the lawyers to undergo compulsory training at the National Judicial Academy like… Continue reading National Judicial Academy
Unusual bridging fluorine discovered in one-of-a-kind interhalogen ion
Source-This post on Unusual bridging fluorine discovered in one-of-a-kind interhalogen ion is based on the article “Unusual bridging fluorine discovered in one-of-a-kind interhalogen ion” published in “Chemistry world” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Chemists have successfully synthesized an interhalogen compound featuring a distinctive central fluorine atom surrounded by four BrF5 groups.… Continue reading Unusual bridging fluorine discovered in one-of-a-kind interhalogen ion
Aral Sea Shrinking
Source-This post on Aral Sea Shrinking is based on the article “How climate change is accelerating the ‘decades-long demise’ of the Aral Sea” published in “Hindustan Times” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, NASA’s Earth Observatory shared an in-depth analysis of the factors contributing to the disappearance of the Aral Sea. What… Continue reading Aral Sea Shrinking
Frozen smoke (Aerogels)
Source-This post on Frozen smoke is based on the article “Sensors made from ‘frozen smoke’ can detect toxic formaldehyde in homes and offices” published in “Physics.org” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? Researchers have recently created a sensor using “frozen smoke” that uses artificial intelligence to detect formaldehyde in real-time, even at concentrations… Continue reading Frozen smoke (Aerogels)
