Source: This post on Nobel Prize in Economics 2024 has been created based on the article “What this year’s Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded for” published in Indian Express on 15th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to economists Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Economics 2024
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How dispute regarding the symbol is resolved between the two factions
Source: This post on How dispute regarding the symbol is resolved between the two factions has been created based on the article “Who gets the preferred symbol when there are two factions?” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2024. Why in news? The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) recently split into two factions. One is led by… Continue reading How dispute regarding the symbol is resolved between the two factions
Hurricane Milton
Source: This post on Hurricane Milton has been created based on the article “Why Hurricane Milton, currently barrelling towards Florida, has surprised even weather forecasters” published in Down to Earth on 14th October 2024. Why in news? Hurricane Milton has intensified rapidly in the Gulf of Mexico. About Hurricane Milton 1. It was initially formed as a tropical… Continue reading Hurricane Milton
Dragon Drones
Source: This post on Dragon Drones has been created based on the article “What are ‘dragon drones’, the latest weapon being used in Russia-Ukraine war?” published in Indian Express on 14th October 2024. Why in the news? Dragon drones were recently deployed by both Russian and Ukrainian forces. About Dragon Drones 1. These drones release a substance… Continue reading Dragon Drones
Murine Typhus
Source: This post on Murine Typhus has been created based on the article “Kerala man infected with rare bacterial disease: What to know about murine typhus” published in Indian Express on 14th October 2024. Why in the news? Recently, doctors diagnosed a 75-year-old man from Kerala, who had recently travelled to Vietnam and Cambodia, with the bacterial… Continue reading Murine Typhus
X-Band Radar and its application
Source: This post on X-Band Radar and its application has been created based on the article “What is Wayanad’s new X-band radar?” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2024. Why in the news? In July 2024, devastating floods and landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district claimed more than 200 lives. In response, the Union Ministry of Earth… Continue reading X-Band Radar and its application
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024
Source: This post on Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 has been created based on the article “AI to decipher, synthesise proteins: What the 2024 Chemistry Nobel was awarded for” published in Indian Express on 10th October 2024. Why in news? The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper. Baker… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024
National Sports Governance Bill, 2024
Source: The post on National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 is based on the article “Inviting Comments on Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024” published in “PIB” on 11th October 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has released the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 for public review and feedback. This bill is intended… Continue reading National Sports Governance Bill, 2024
World Mental Health Day
Source: The post on World Mental Health Day is based on the article “Ministry of Health & Family Welfare celebrates World Mental Health Day and two years of Tele MANAS” published in “PIB” on 11th October 2024. Why in the News? The Union Health Ministry celebrated the second anniversary of the *National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS)… Continue reading World Mental Health Day
India-ASEAN Digital Collaboration and Payment Linkages
Source: The post on CCS Approval for Major Defence Deals is based on the article “CCS clears deals for 31 MQ-9B drones and submarines” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. India-ASEAN Digital Collaboration and Payment Linkages Why in the News? India will share its expertise and experiences in utilizing digital public infrastructure (DPI), such as Aadhaar and the Unified… Continue reading India-ASEAN Digital Collaboration and Payment Linkages
