Source- This post is based on the article “IIT Delhi team makes first hi-res landslide risk map for India” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? In the wake of severe monsoon triggered heavy floods and landslides, IIT Delhi team has developed India’s first national landslide susceptibility map. What are… Continue reading National Landslide Susceptibility Map
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AI Bio-Imaging Bank for Cancer Detection
Source– This post is based on the article “How AI can help detect cancer and why India’s biggest cancer treatment hospital is utilizing it” published in “The Indian Express” on 7th January 2024. Why in the News? Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), India’s largest cancer hospital, embraces AI with a ‘Bio-Imaging Bank’ for early stage… Continue reading AI Bio-Imaging Bank for Cancer Detection
SC Legal Services Committee
Source- This post is based on the article “Justice Gavai nominated as SC Legal Services Committee Chairman: What law says on free legal aid in India” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th January 2024. Why in the News? Justice BR Gavai has been nominated as the Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee… Continue reading SC Legal Services Committee
PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) Scheme
Source– This post is based on the article “Cabinet approves overarching scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” of the Ministry of Earth Sciences” published in “PIB” on 5th January 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” scheme. The scheme will be implemented from 2021-26 with a total cost of Rs.… Continue reading PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) Scheme
Navy thwarts hijacking attempt in Arabian Sea
Source- This post is based on the article “Navy thwarts hijacking attempt in Arabian Sea” published in “The Hindu” on 5th January 2024. Why in the News? Indian Navy Marine Commandos (MARCOS) successfully thwarted a hijacking attempt in the North Arabian Sea, ensuring the safe evacuation of all 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from… Continue reading Navy thwarts hijacking attempt in Arabian Sea
High-frequency waves detected in the Martian Upper Atmosphere
Source- This post is based on the article “High-frequency waves detected in the Martian Upper Atmosphere could help understand plasma processes over Mars” published in “PIB” on 5th January 2024. Why in the News? Scientists have detected high-frequency plasma waves in the upper atmosphere of Mars, offering valuable insights into the plasma processes within the… Continue reading High-frequency waves detected in the Martian Upper Atmosphere
Direct-to-mobile technology(D2M)
Source- This post is based on the article “Direct-to-mobile tech: DoT arm flags adoption hurdles” published in “Financial Express” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has identified challenges in implementing direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology which could allow streaming TV content directly to phones without an internet connection. What is… Continue reading Direct-to-mobile technology(D2M)
ISRO successfully tests Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell on PSLV-C58’s orbital platform POEM3
Source- This post is based on the article “ISRO successfully tests Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell on PSLV-C58’s orbital platform POEM3” published in “The Hindu” on 5th January 2024. Why in the News? ISRO successfully tested a 100 W Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Power System (FCPS) on the orbital platform POEM3, which was launched… Continue reading ISRO successfully tests Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell on PSLV-C58’s orbital platform POEM3
Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Project
Source- This post is based on the article “Square Kilometre Array project, world’s largest radio telescope, and India’s role in it” published in “Deccan Herald” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has granted approval for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project, with a financial sanction of Rs 1,250 crore. What… Continue reading Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Project
RBI clarifies Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits
Source- This post is based on the article “Planning to invest in green deposits? RBI releases latest guidelines to explain key provisions” published in “Live mint” on 1st January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the RBI released updated guidelines to clarify key provisions related to the RBI’s Green Deposits Framework. What are Green Deposits?… Continue reading RBI clarifies Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits
