Source: Indian Express What is the News? NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has detected an unusually high concentration of methane along with carbon dioxide and dihydrogen in the moons of Saturn. What did the Cassini spacecraft find? The spacecraft has found that: Titan has methane in its atmosphere and Enceladus has a liquid ocean with erupting plumes… Continue reading Explained: What plumes on Enceladus tell us about possibility of life on Saturn’s Moon
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Oxfam: 11 people die of hunger each minute around the globe
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Findings of the Oxfam report: The Hunger Virus Multiplies Key findings Hunger is a greater threat: Death toll from famine outpaces that of COVID-19, which kills around seven people per minute. 11 people die of hunger each minute and that the number facing famine-like conditions around the globe… Continue reading Oxfam: 11 people die of hunger each minute around the globe
Indian Navy prohibits flying of drones within 3 kms of Naval assets
Source: Business Standard What is the news? Indian Navy has prohibited flying of non-conventional aerial objects like drones and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) within 3 kms of Naval base, units and assets. Any non-conventional aerial object, including RPAs (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems), found violating this prohibition, will be destroyed or confiscated without any liability. Additionally, actions may… Continue reading Indian Navy prohibits flying of drones within 3 kms of Naval assets
Judges should not act like emperors, says SC
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Supreme Court has reiterated that public officers should not be called to the court unnecessarily. The bench observed this while considering an appeal against Allahabad High Court judgment as it noticed that the High Court summoned the Secretary, Medical Health in court. SC’s observations On separation of powers:… Continue reading Judges should not act like emperors, says SC
MoD launches SPARSH for sanction and disbursement of defence pension
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Defence has launched SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha) Portal. About SPARSH Portal: SPARSH is an integrated system for automation of sanction and disbursement of defence pension. The portal processes pension claims and credits pension directly into the bank accounts of defence pensioners without relying on… Continue reading MoD launches SPARSH for sanction and disbursement of defence pension
Cabinet approves “India COVID 19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Package: Phase II”
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme ‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response & Health System Preparedness Package: Phase-II’ for FY 2021-22. Objectives of the Scheme: The scheme aims to accelerate the health system’s preparedness by providing an immediate response for early prevention, detection, and management with the focus on… Continue reading Cabinet approves “India COVID 19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Package: Phase II”
Cairn says it has got court nod to attach 20 Indian assets in Paris
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Britain’s Cairn Energy Company has secured an order from a French court authorising the freezing of 20 Indian government properties in Paris valued at over 20 million euros. What is the issue all about? In 2006-07, Cairn UK had transferred shares of Cairn India Holdings to Cairn India,… Continue reading Cairn says it has got court nod to attach 20 Indian assets in Paris
From Assam, a new underground spider
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 About Gravelyia boro:3 About Dexippus kleini:4 Other Discoveries: What is the News? Researchers have discovered two new species of spiders, namely Gravelyia boro and Dexippus kleini from Jharbari range of western Assam’s Chirang Reserve Forest. About Gravelyia boro: The Gravelyia boro is a burrow spider. It belongs… Continue reading From Assam, a new underground spider
What UAE’s Hope orbiter tells us about discrete auroras on Mars?
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Auroras?3 What causes an Aurora on Earth?4 Discrete Auroras on Mars:5 How are Discrete Auroras Different? What is the News? UAE’s Hope Spacecraft, which has been orbiting Mars, has captured images of glowing atmospheric lights in the Red Planet’s night sky known as discrete auroras.… Continue reading What UAE’s Hope orbiter tells us about discrete auroras on Mars?
Deaths by exposure to hazardous chemicals increased 29% between 2016 and 2019: WHO
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 Deaths due to Hazardous Chemicals Exposure:3 Deaths due to other Hazardous Chemicals:4 Disability-adjusted life-years lost too What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released estimates on the Impact of hazardous chemicals on Public Health. Key Findings: Deaths due to Hazardous Chemicals Exposure: Deaths due… Continue reading Deaths by exposure to hazardous chemicals increased 29% between 2016 and 2019: WHO
