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Squalus hima

Source- This post on the Squalus hima has been created based on the article “ZSI scientist discover new species of dogfish shark Squalus hima from India” published in “The Hindu” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new species of deep-water dogfish shark named Squalus… Continue reading Squalus hima

Mackenzie River

Source- This post on the Mackenzie River has been created based on the article “Mackenzie River in Canada Reaches Historic Low Levels, Stranding Communities” published in “TimesNews” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? The Mackenzie River is currently experiencing record-low water levels due to extreme heat and minimal precipitation. These conditions have caused… Continue reading Mackenzie River

Rationale behind states demand for additional support

Source: This article rationale behind states demand for additional support has been created based on the article ‘Should States get special packages outside Finance Commission allocations?’ published in the Hindu on 12th July 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Governance – issues related to federal structure News: The article discusses the issue whether states… Continue reading Rationale behind states demand for additional support

Asteroid Apophis

Source- This post on the Asteroid Apophis has been created based on the article “Explained: ISRO’s plans to venture into planetary defence” published in “Indian Express” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? ISRO might send its spacecraft or collaborate with other space agencies to study asteroid Apophis. About Asteroid Apophis 1. Apophis is… Continue reading Asteroid Apophis

India Austria relations

Source- This post on the India Austria relations has been created based on the article “India, Austria agree to ‘sustainable’ economic and tech partnership” published in “Indian Express” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer agreed to establish a future-oriented “bilateral sustainable economic and technology… Continue reading India Austria relations

GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)

Source- This post on the GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024) has been created based on the article “Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth launches GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)” published in “PIB” on 12 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth launched “GRSE Accelerated Innovation… Continue reading GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)

Stinger missile

Source- This post on the Stinger missile has been created based on the article “NATO signs $700 mn Stinger Missile contract in push for defence boost” published in “Firstpost” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, NATO signed $700 mn Stinger Missile contract for defence boost. About Stinger missile 1. About: The Stinger… Continue reading Stinger missile

Hannibal Directive

Source- This post on the Hannibal Directive has been created based on the article “Death before capture: What is the Israeli military’s Hannibal Directive?”  published in “Indian Express” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? The Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz has reported that when Hamas attacked on October 7, the IDF activated Hannibal Directive. About… Continue reading Hannibal Directive

UN Report on India’s Population Growth

Source- This post on the UN Report on India’s Population Growth has been created based on the article “India’s population to peak at 1.7bn in 2060s, decline afterwards; China and Japan’s population to reduce significantly” published in “LiveMint” on 12 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the UN estimated that India will remain the… Continue reading UN Report on India’s Population Growth

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