Source– This post on National Highway Infra Trust (NHIT) is based on the article “NHAI Unveils New Corporate Identity of National Highways Infra Trust” published in “PIB” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the new corporate identity with the launch of a logo was unveiled at NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi. About National Highway Infra… Continue reading National Highway Infra Trust (NHIT)
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Satnamis Community
Source– This post on Satnamis Community is based on the article “Satnamis protest desecration; attack SP office, torch vehicles in Chhattisgarh” published in “The Hindu” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a huge mob from the Satnami community in Chhattisgarh’s Baloda Bazar district torched dozens of vehicles, pelted stones at police personnel, and… Continue reading Satnamis Community
Report on Nitrous Oxide Emissions
Source– This post on Report on Nitrous Oxide Emissions is based on the article “Study ranks India second in nitrous oxide emissions” published in “The Hindu” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? A new report published by the Global Carbon Project reveals that planet-warming nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions increased by 40 percent between 1980… Continue reading Report on Nitrous Oxide Emissions
Launch of the E-Flow Monitoring System
Source– This post on Launch of the E-Flow Monitoring System is based on the article “Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Paatil reviews progress of Namami Gange Mission Projects” published in “PIB” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? Shri C.R. Paatil launched the Environmental flows (E-flows) Monitoring System developed by the NMCG. About the… Continue reading Launch of the E-Flow Monitoring System
Working of Google Search Algorithms
Source– This post on How Google Search Algorithms works is based on the article “Decoding a leak: how Google Search’s algorithms work” published in “The Hindu” on 13th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, an anonymous email claimed to have access to API documents of Google’s Search algorithm and reached Rand Fishkin, the CEO of SparkToro… Continue reading Working of Google Search Algorithms
Enterobacter Bugandensis Pathogen
Source– This post on Enterobacter Bugandensis is based on the article “What is the multi-drug-resistant pathogen found in the International Space Station?” published in “Down To Earth” on 13th June 2024. Why in the News? Scientists from IIT-M and NASA’s JPL collaborated to study the genomic, functional, and metabolic adaptations of multi-drug resistant Enterobacter bugandensis pathogen… Continue reading Enterobacter Bugandensis Pathogen
Child Nutrition Report 2024
Source– This post on Child Nutrition Report 2024 is based on the article “UNICEF: 1 in 4 young children lives in severe food poverty” published in “VOA” on 12th June 2024. Why in the News? According to the recently released Child Nutrition Report 2024, severe food poverty affects one in four children under age 5 around… Continue reading Child Nutrition Report 2024
Crete Island
Source– This post on Crete Island is based on the article “A Big, Round, 4,000-Year-Old Stone Building Discovered on a Cretan Hilltop” published in “Arkeonews” on 13th June 2024. Why in the News? During excavations for an airport on Crete, a large circular monument dating back 4000 years was unearthed. About Crete Island 1. Crete… Continue reading Crete Island
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Source– This post on International Organization for Migration (IOM) is based on the article “At least 49 migrants dead, 140 missing off Yemen coast” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, International Organization for Migration reported that at least 49 migrants died and 140 others were missing after their boat… Continue reading International Organization for Migration (IOM)
What are Notified Disasters?
Source: The post on Notified Disaster is based on the article “Why heatwaves have not been included as a notified disaster in the Disaster Management Act” published in Indian Express on 13 June 2024. Why in news? The ongoing extreme heat in many parts of the country has reignited discussions on including heatwaves as one… Continue reading What are Notified Disasters?
