Source: The post is based on the article “Humans’ groundwater extraction has affected the earth’s rotation: study” published in The Hindu on 20th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How groundwater extraction influences Earth’s rotation?3 What did the researchers now find out?4 About Groundwater Depletion in India What is the News? A study published… Continue reading Humans’ groundwater extraction has affected the earth’s rotation: study
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Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile
Source: The post is based on the article “Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? Scientists from Chile have discovered a new species of duck-billed dinosaur in the far south of Chile. What is a Duck-billed Dinosaur? Duck-billed Dinosaur is… Continue reading Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile
‘Soul of Steel’: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Soul of Steel: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits” published in News18 on 17th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Soul of Steel Challenge?3 What is the significance of the Soul of Steel Challenge?4 What is… Continue reading ‘Soul of Steel’: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits
Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur
Source: The post is based on the article “Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur” published in PIB on 18th June 2023 What is the News? The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2021 is being conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur. What is the Gandhi Peace Prize? Gandhi Peace Prize… Continue reading Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur
Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers
Source: The post is based on the article “Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 What is the News? As India is working on creating integrated theatre commands, a common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for all defence officers has been mooted. About the common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) Need:… Continue reading Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers
India has similar geologic history to parts of South Africa, Australia: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “India has similar geologic history to parts of South Africa, Australia: Study” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the study3 What did the researchers find out?4 What is the significance of these findings? What is the News? According to… Continue reading India has similar geologic history to parts of South Africa, Australia: Study
Cyclone Biparjoy: What is the ‘landfall’ of a cyclone?
Source: The post is based on the article “Cyclone Biparjoy: What is the ‘landfall’ of a cyclone?” published in Indian Express on 16th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the “landfall” of a cyclone?3 What is the damage caused by a cyclone’s landfall?4 How long does a landfall last? What is the… Continue reading Cyclone Biparjoy: What is the ‘landfall’ of a cyclone?
Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help
Source: The post is based on the article “Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help” published in Down To Earth on 15th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Chite Lui River?3 What are the major threats faced by the Chite Lui River?4 What are the efforts made to save the… Continue reading Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help
What is El Nino and how it impacts the monsoon
Source: The post is based on the article “What is El Nino and how it impacts the monsoon” published in The Hindu on 13th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is El Nino?3 How does El Nino impact the Monsoon?4 About El Nino and Climate Change What is the News? Any discussion on… Continue reading What is El Nino and how it impacts the monsoon
Gilgit Manuscripts: National Archives of India organizes exhibition “Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat” on the occasion of 75th International Archives Day
Source: The post is based on the article “National Archives of India organizes exhibition “Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat” on the occasion of 75th International Archives Day” published in PIB on 11th June 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Culture has inaugurated an exhibition under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) titled… Continue reading Gilgit Manuscripts: National Archives of India organizes exhibition “Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat” on the occasion of 75th International Archives Day
