What is the News? Indian researchers have done a comprehensive analysis to understand the formation of blue stragglers. What are Blue Stragglers? Blue stragglers are a class of stars on open or globular clusters. They stand out as they are bigger and bluer than the rest of the stars. Note: A globular cluster is a… Continue reading Blue straggler – bigger and bluer star formed when one star eats up another
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Raptor attention: 160 species of birds of prey endangered worldwide
What is the news? A new analysis by ‘International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and BirdLife International’ remarks about the threats faced by the birds of prey. The study claims, 30 percent of the 557 raptor species around the world are threatened by extinction to some degree. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Raptor attention: 160 species of birds of prey endangered worldwide
Indian Railways’ Chandigarh Railway Station awarded 5-Star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by FSSAI
What is the news? Indian Railways’ Chandigarh Railway Station has been awarded a 5- star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification for providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers. This certification is granted by FSSAI to railway stations adhering to standard food storage and hygiene practices. About ‘Eat Right Station’ program The ‘Eat Right Station’ certification is awarded… Continue reading Indian Railways’ Chandigarh Railway Station awarded 5-Star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by FSSAI
Missing the woods: 18% of India’s 2,603 tree species threatened with extinction
Source: This post is based on the article “Missing the woods: 18% of India’s 2,603 tree species threatened with extinction“ published in Down to Earth on 2nd September 2021. What is the news? According to the State of the World’s Trees report, released by London-based Botanic Gardens Conservation International, some 469 of India’s 2,603 tree… Continue reading Missing the woods: 18% of India’s 2,603 tree species threatened with extinction
UN: Weather disasters soar in numbers, cost, but deaths fall
Source: This post is based on the article “UN: Weather disasters soar in numbers, cost, but deaths fall” published in The Indian Express on 1st Sep 2021. What is the news? As per World Meteorological Organization (WMO)’s report, weather disasters are striking the world four to five times more often and causing seven times more damage… Continue reading UN: Weather disasters soar in numbers, cost, but deaths fall
Effectiveness of vaccines
Source: This post is based on the article “Effectiveness of vaccines” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2021. What is the News? According to a study, natural infection confers stronger immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 virus than even full vaccination. Background Natural Immunity following a virus infection lasts longer is already well known. For Example, People… Continue reading Effectiveness of vaccines
Indian Army to participate in multinational military exercise ‘ZAPAD 2021’ in Russia
Source: This post is based on the article “India to participate in exercise ‘ZAPAD 2021’ in Russia” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? Indian Army contingent will participate in a multi-nation military exercise named ‘ZAPAD 2021‘ at Nizhny in Russia. About Exercise ZAPAD: Exercise ZAPAD 2021 is one of the… Continue reading Indian Army to participate in multinational military exercise ‘ZAPAD 2021’ in Russia
IIT Ropar’s startup company introduces World’s first ‘Plant based’ smart air-purifier “Ubreathe Life”
Source: This post is based on the article “IIT Ropar’s startup company introduces World’s first ‘Plant based’ smart air-purifier “Ubreathe Life”” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? IIT Ropar’s startup company has developed a living plant-based air purifier, “Ubreathe Life” that amplifies the air purification process in indoor spaces. About… Continue reading IIT Ropar’s startup company introduces World’s first ‘Plant based’ smart air-purifier “Ubreathe Life”
Women and Child Development Minister inaugurates NUTRI GARDEN at All India Institute of Ayurveda
Source: This post is based on the article “Women and Child Development Minister inaugurates NUTRI GARDEN at All India Institute of Ayurveda” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? The Union Minister for Women and Child Development has inaugurated NUTRI GARDEN to mark the beginning of Poshan Maah – 2021 at… Continue reading Women and Child Development Minister inaugurates NUTRI GARDEN at All India Institute of Ayurveda
Naval Aviation to get President’s Colour
Source: This post is based on the article “Naval Aviation to get President’s Colour” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? The President of India will award the President’s Colour to Indian Naval Aviation at the ceremonial parade to be held at INS Hansa, Goa. What is President’s Colour? President’s Colour… Continue reading Naval Aviation to get President’s Colour
