Source: The post is based on the article “Archaeological Survey of India all set to begin Excavation at Purana Qila again” published in PIB on 18th January 2023. What is the News? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is all set to begin excavation at Delhi’s Purana Qila again. What is Purana Qila? Purana Qila… Continue reading Archaeological Survey of India all set to begin Excavation at Purana Qila again
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Reconstructing past deep-water circulations of Indian Ocean
Source: The post is based on the article “Reconstructing past deep-water circulations of Indian Ocean” published in The Hindu on 15th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Global Overturning Circulation(GOC)?3 What was the impact of tectonic changes in ocean gateways on ocean circulation?4 What about deep water circulations of the Indian Ocean?5… Continue reading Reconstructing past deep-water circulations of Indian Ocean
Cancer in India: A status report
Source: The post is based on the article “Cancer in India: A status report” published in Indian Express on 16th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the incidence of cancer and mortality in India currently?3 Why are some cancers on the decline and others continuing to rise?4 Have there been improvements in… Continue reading Cancer in India: A status report
Joshimath sank by 5.4 cm in 12 days, says ISRO report
Source: The post is based on the article “Joshimath sank by 5.4 cm in 12 days, says ISRO report” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023 What is the News? According to images released by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO), Uttarakhand’s Joshimath has witnessed a rapid subsidence… Continue reading Joshimath sank by 5.4 cm in 12 days, says ISRO report
Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Tribal Affairs” published in PIB on 13th January 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in 2022?… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Roman secret to durable architecture? Self-healing concrete
Source: The post is based on the article “Roman secret to durable architecture? Self-healing concrete” published in Down To Earth on 13th January 2023. What is the News? New research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and laboratories in Italy and Switzerland have discovered the secret behind Roman construction abilities. What was the… Continue reading Roman secret to durable architecture? Self-healing concrete
Juna Khatiya Site: Gujarat’s Harappan necropolis reveals death rituals of 5,000 years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “Gujarat’s Harappan necropolis reveals death rituals of 5,000 years ago” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. What is the News? Excavations at one of the biggest necropolises at Juna Khatiya village (Kutch, Gujarat) show rows of graves with valuable items such as Ceramic pots, beaded… Continue reading Juna Khatiya Site: Gujarat’s Harappan necropolis reveals death rituals of 5,000 years ago
Rural Health Statistics report – Missing doctors: CHCs face 80% shortfall of specialists, show Health Ministry data
Source: The post is based on the article “Missing doctors: CHCs face 80% shortfall of specialists, show Health Ministry data” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. What is the News? The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has released the Rural Health Statistics report. What is the Rural Health Statistics report? It is… Continue reading Rural Health Statistics report – Missing doctors: CHCs face 80% shortfall of specialists, show Health Ministry data
India has made marked progress in LAC infra development: Army chief
Source: The post is based on the article “India has made marked progress in LAC infra development: Army chief” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. What is the News? Recently, the Indian Army chief General has said that there has been a “marked improvement” in India’s infrastructure development along the Line of Actual Control… Continue reading India has made marked progress in LAC infra development: Army chief
Atmospheric rivers: California’s record-breaking storm: What is the ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon underlying it
Source: The post is based on the article “California’s record-breaking storm: What is the ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon underlying it” published in the Indian Express on 12th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are atmospheric rivers?3 How do atmospheric rivers aid rainfall or storms?4 What are atmospheric river families, and what are their impacts?5 What… Continue reading Atmospheric rivers: California’s record-breaking storm: What is the ‘Pineapple Express’ phenomenon underlying it
