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First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload

Source- This post on First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload has been created based on the article “What the first findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3 mission tell us about the Moon” published in “The Indian Express” on 23rd August. Why in News? Recently, scientists in India have released the findings of studies carried out… Continue reading First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload

Seaplane Operations Guidelines

Source-This post on Seaplane Operations Guidelines has been created based on the article “Centre announces simplified norms for seaplane operations” published in “The Hindu” on 23 August 2024. Why in the news? The Union Minister for Civil Aviation has introduced new guidelines for seaplane operations in India, aiming to improve connectivity, boost tourism, and drive… Continue reading Seaplane Operations Guidelines

Series of Industrial Accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ

Source: The post series of industrial accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ has been created, based on the article “Death at work: A safety audit is essential to prevent industrial accidents” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Disaster management Context: The article discusses a series of industrial accidents… Continue reading Series of Industrial Accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ

Issue with hydropower projects on the Teesta River

Source: The post issue with hydropower projects on the Teesta River has been created, based on the article “Power play: Hydropower projects must factor in the environmental costs too” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Infrastructures and Disaster Management Context: The article discusses recent landslides in Sikkim… Continue reading Issue with hydropower projects on the Teesta River

Genome Editing and TnpB

Source- This post on Genome Editing and TnpB has been created based on the article “ICAR, Penn State team makes a tool small enough to edit plant genomes” published in “The Hindu” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Researchers have developed a plant genome editor using a protein derived from Deinococcus radiodurans bacteria, known… Continue reading Genome Editing and TnpB

Shiveluch Volcano

Source- This post on Shiveluch Volcano has been created based on the article “Shiveluch volcano erupts after 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Russian coast” published in “ANI” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? The Shiveluch volcano in Russia recently erupted following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that occurred off the country’s eastern coast. About Shiveluch… Continue reading Shiveluch Volcano

BoCW Management Information System (MIS) portal

Source- This post on BoCW Management Information System (MIS) portal has been created based on the article “Ministry of Labour & Employment launches Building and other Construction Workers (BoCW) Management Information System (MIS) portal” published in “PIB” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Secretary of the Ministry of Labour & Employment chaired… Continue reading BoCW Management Information System (MIS) portal

Vaccine-derived poliovirus

Source- This post on Vaccine-derived poliovirus has been created based on the article “Centre says Meghalaya polio case is vaccine-derived” published in “The Hindu” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, a two-year-old child from Tikrikilla in Meghalaya has been confirmed to be suffering from vaccine-derived polio. About Vaccine-Derived Polio Virus 1. Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus… Continue reading Vaccine-derived poliovirus

Justice Hema Committee Report

Source- This post on Justice Hema Committee Report has been created based on the article “What Justice Hema Committee report says, why its release was delayed” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? The Kerala government has recently released the Justice Hema Committee report. The report’s release was postponed for… Continue reading Justice Hema Committee Report

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