Source: The post on Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature is based on the article “South Korea’s Kang wins literature Nobel for her ‘intense prose’” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. Why in the News? The Swedish Academy awarded South Korean writer Han Kang the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her “intense poetic prose”… Continue reading Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature
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Rapid Vegetation Increase in the Antarctic Peninsula
Source: The post on Rapid Vegetation Increase in the Antarctic Peninsula is based on the article “As green patch spreads in Antarctica, here’s what is worrying scientists” published in “Indian Express” on 11th October 2024. Why in the News? Satellite data analysis reveals that plant cover on the Antarctic Peninsula has grown 14 times over the past 35… Continue reading Rapid Vegetation Increase in the Antarctic Peninsula
PM Modi Unveils 10-Point Plan at the 2024 ASEAN-India Summit
Source: The post on PM Modi Unveils 10-Point Plan at the 2024 ASEAN-India Summit is based on the article “ASEAN Summit 2024: PM Modi unveils 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN relations” published in “Indian Express” on 11th October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, 21st ASEAN-India Summit was held in Vientiane, Laos. It mainly focus on strengthening… Continue reading PM Modi Unveils 10-Point Plan at the 2024 ASEAN-India Summit
CCS Approval for Major Defence Deals
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. Why in the News? The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved two major defence acquisitions: Purchase of 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial… Continue reading CCS Approval for Major Defence Deals
World Wide Fund (WWF) report on global wildlife populations
Source: The post on World Wide Fund (WWF) report on global wildlife populations is based on the article ” Wildlife numbers declined 73% since 1970, says WWF” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. Why in the News? The latest report by the Worldwide Fund (WWF) for Nature highlights a severe decline in global wildlife populations. Findings… Continue reading World Wide Fund (WWF) report on global wildlife populations
National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)
Source: The post on National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is based on the article “Cabinet approves development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), Lothal, Gujarat” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat. The project will be executed… Continue reading National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)
Extension of Free Fortified Rice Supply
Source: This post on Extension of Free Fortified Rice Supply has been created based on the article “Fortified Rice under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) “ published in PIB on 9th October 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet has recently approved the continuation of free fortified rice distribution under various government schemes from… Continue reading Extension of Free Fortified Rice Supply
MALABAR Exercise 2024
Source: This post on MALABAR Exercise 2024 has been created based on the article “EXERCISE MALABAR 2024 – OPENING CEREMONY” published in PIB on 10th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Opening Ceremony of MALABAR 2024 under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command was held onboard Indian Naval Ship Satpura at Visakhapatnam. About MALABAR maritime exercise Aspects … Continue reading MALABAR Exercise 2024
India Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem
Source: This post on India Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem has been created based on the article “India has eliminated trachoma, says WHO” published in The Hindu on 9th October 2024. Why in news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized that India has eliminated trachoma as a public health issue. India is… Continue reading India Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem
Nobel Prize in Physics 2024
Source: This post on Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024 has been created based on the article “ Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024: Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun win for discovery of microRNA” published in Indian Express on 8th October 2024. Why in news? The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been awarded the 2024 Nobel… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Physics 2024
