What is the News? The white-bellied heron was spotted at Walong in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. This is the first time the white-bellied heron was sighted at a height of 1,200 meters above sea level in India. About White-Bellied Heron: Source: eBird The White-bellied Heron is a rare and elusive bird. It is… Continue reading “White-Bellied Heron” spotted in Arunachal Pradesh
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The DoT gives permission to conduct “5G Technology Trials” in India
What is the News? The Department of Telecommunications(DoT) has given permission to conduct trials for the use and application of 5G technology. The DoT permitted few Telecom Service Providers(TSPs) to conduct such 5G Technology trials. Objectives of 5G Technology Trials: The objective behind the trials is to: Firstly, test 5G spectrum propagation characteristics especially in… Continue reading The DoT gives permission to conduct “5G Technology Trials” in India
“G7 Foreign Ministers Summit” Held
What is the News? The G7 Foreign Ministers meeting was held ahead of the G7 leader’s summit. About the G7 Summit: The G7 Summit takes place at Carbis Bay in Cornwall in the UK. It is the first in-person G7 Leaders Summit in almost two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim of this… Continue reading “G7 Foreign Ministers Summit” Held
A Mystery Behind “Positron Excess Phenomenon” Solved by Researchers
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is Antimatter?4 What is Positron or anti-electron?5 Reason for Positron Excess:6 What are Cosmic Rays? What is the News? High energy particles are generally lower in the cosmic universe. But the high number of high-energy particles of the antimatter called positrons was a mystery for scientists. But the… Continue reading A Mystery Behind “Positron Excess Phenomenon” Solved by Researchers
“SUTRA model” has flaws in predicting the pandemic – Scientists
What is the News? The Indian government backed the SUTRA model to chart the Covid-19 trajectory in the country. But few scientists have raised concerns over the SUTRA model. SUTRA Model: SUTRA stands for Susceptible, Undetected, Tested (positive) and Removed Approach. Purpose: SUTRA is a mathematical model. It is used for charting the trajectory of… Continue reading “SUTRA model” has flaws in predicting the pandemic – Scientists
“India-UK Virtual Summit”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Initiatives launched during the India-UK Virtual Summit:4 Enhanced Trade Partnership(ETP):5 India-UK ‘Global Innovation Partnership’: What is the News? Indian Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has held a Virtual Summit. Initiatives launched during the India-UK Virtual Summit: Comprehensive Roadmap 2030: The Roadmap 2030 was launched… Continue reading “India-UK Virtual Summit”
“Myanmar refugees” can approach UNHCR: Manipur HC
What is the News? Seven Myanmar nationals entered illegally and stayed in Manipur. They demanded a safe passage to New Delhi to get protection from United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR). Recently the Manipur High Court has allowed them to seek protection from the UNHCR in New Delhi. About Myanmar refugees and the recent case… Continue reading “Myanmar refugees” can approach UNHCR: Manipur HC
U.S. Clears Sale of “P-8I Patrol Aircraft” to India
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About P-8I patrol aircraft:4 Orders and Deliveries of P-8I patrol aircraft: What is the News? The US State Department has approved the proposal for the sale of six P-8I patrol aircraft and related equipment to India. According to the estimations, the deal have cost India around $2.42 billion. About… Continue reading U.S. Clears Sale of “P-8I Patrol Aircraft” to India
Cannot Stop Media Reports on Court Observations – Supreme Court
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What was the case?4 What did the court say?5 On Media Reporting: What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the media cannot be stopped from reporting the oral observations made by the judges during a case. What was the case? A petition was filed by the… Continue reading Cannot Stop Media Reports on Court Observations – Supreme Court
India’s Oil Imports From OPEC Down To 20-Year Low
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 India’s Oil Imports:4 Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC): What is the News? The share of India’s oil imports from OPEC countries dropped to its lowest in at least 20 years in the fiscal year ending March 2021. India’s Oil Imports: India’s overall oil imports fell by nearly 12%… Continue reading India’s Oil Imports From OPEC Down To 20-Year Low
