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
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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)
Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan
Source-This post on Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan is based on the article “M.S. Swaminathan, P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh to get Bharat Ratna” published in “The Hindu” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? The government has recently announced that the Bharat Ratna will be conferred on former PM… Continue reading Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan
Dachigam National Park
Source-This post on Dachigam National Park is based on the article “Himalayan black bears in Dachigam National Park get a special winter diet for Winter 2024” published in “TOI” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? At Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir, a special diet has been provided to Himalayan Black Bears… Continue reading Dachigam National Park
High Altitude Pseudo Satellite Vehicle (HAPS)
Source-This post on High Altitude Pseudo Satellite Vehicle (HAPS) is based on the article “Meet HAPS: India’s very own UAV that can fly 20 km high and float for months” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th February 2024. Why in the News? The National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru has successfully completed the first… Continue reading High Altitude Pseudo Satellite Vehicle (HAPS)
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill 2024
Source-This post on Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill 2024 is based on the article “Rajya Sabha passes Bill to amend Water Act, decriminalize minor pollution-linked crimes” published in “The Indian Express” on 7th February 2024. Why in the News? Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill 2024, was recently passed by… Continue reading Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill 2024
Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme
Source-This post on Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme is based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme” published in “PIB” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? The Union Minister of Education recently launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme. What is Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme? Aspect Details About 1. This initiative ensures that… Continue reading Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme
390-Year-Old Deepastambham (Lamp Post)
Source-This post on 390-Year-Old Deepastambham (Lamp Post) is based on the article “390-year-old lamp post in Nalgonda dedicated to Kasi Viswanatha unravels trade links of Telangana” published in “The Hindu” on 7th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, archaeologists discovered a 390-year-old Deepastambham (lamp post) on the banks of the River Krishna in Nalgonda district,… Continue reading 390-Year-Old Deepastambham (Lamp Post)
Satellite-based toll collection
Source-This post on Satellite-based GPS toll collection is based on the article “Satellite-based toll collection likely before Lok Sabha polls” published in “The Hindu” on 7th February 2024. Why in the News? The government recently reiterated its intention to introduce satellite-based toll collection on highways prior to the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct… Continue reading Satellite-based toll collection
Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)
Source-This post on Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is based on the article “Astronomers Find Super-Earth Exoplanet in Habitable Zone of TOI-715” published in “Science news” on 5th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, astronomers utilized data from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) to uncover and analyze a potentially habitable zone planet known… Continue reading Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)
