Source- This post on Magellan Mission has been created based on the article “NASA’s Magellan radar suggests volcanoes on Venus are still active” published in “The Indian Express” on 30 May 2024. Why in News? Recent research has unveiled new signs of volcanic activity on Venus. This new signs of volcanic activity arise from analyses of… Continue reading Magellan Mission
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AMRUT Scheme
Source-This post on AMRUT Scheme has been created based on the article “An overview of the AMRUT scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 30 May 2024. Why in News? It has been reported that India continues to urbanize at a rapid pace, with projections indicating that over 50% of the population will reside in cities by… Continue reading AMRUT Scheme
Kendu Leaf
Source-This post on Kendu Leaf has been created based on the article “Odisha tribals await forest department nod to sell kendu leaf worth Rs 34 lakh” published in “Down to Earth” on 30 May 2024. Why in News? Villagers in Odisha’s Koraput who started the initiative of seeking kendu leaf under the Community Forest Rights (CFR),… Continue reading Kendu Leaf
Campi Flegrei
Source-This post on Campi Flegrei has been created based on the article “Campi Flegrei: Volcanic crater near Naples hit with strongest earthquake in decades” published in “Yahoo” on 29 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the most powerful earthquake in decades struck the Campi Flegrei supervolcano region of Italy. About Campi Flegrei 1. Campi Flegrei, also… Continue reading Campi Flegrei
INS Kiltan
Source-This post on INS Kiltan has been created based on the article “Indian naval ships complete deployment to South China Sea” published in “The Hindu” on 29 May 2024. Why in News? The Indian Naval Ship Kiltan received a warm reception from the Royal Brunei Navy upon its arrival in Muara, Brunei. About INS Kiltan Aspects Description About… Continue reading INS Kiltan
Astronomical Transients
Source-This post on Astronomical Transients has been created based on the article “Astronomical transients: bright in the blink of an eye” published in “The Hindu” on 29 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Shrinivas Kulkarni, an Indian-American astronomer, received the 2024 Shaw Prize in Astronomy for his contributions to understanding the physics of astronomical transients. About… Continue reading Astronomical Transients
Article 329(b) of the Constitution
Source-This post on Article 329(b) of the Constitution has been created based on the article “What’s Article 329(b) invoked by EC in SC that restricts judicial intervention in poll process” published in “The Print” on 29 May 2024. Why in News? The Election Commission (EC) recently cited Article 329(b) of the Constitution, which prevents courts from… Continue reading Article 329(b) of the Constitution
Evacuation Slides
Source-This post on Evacuation Slides has been created based on the article ” Passengers evacuated from Indigo flight after bomb scare: What are ‘evacuation slides’?” published in “Indian Express” on 29 May 2024. Why in News? Recently after a bomb threat was reported on an Indigo flight heading to Varanasi at the Indira Gandhi International Airport… Continue reading Evacuation Slides
Types of online cybercrimes
Source-This post on Types of online cybercrimes has been created based on the article “How criminals based in southeast Asia are trapping Indians online” published in “Indian Express” on 29 May 2024. Why in News? Numerous Indians are becoming victims of online financial fraud. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) analyzed trends from January to April,… Continue reading Types of online cybercrimes
Kumaon Himalayas
Source- This post on Kumaon Himalayas has been created based on the article “SC halts 90-acre project in Kumaon Himalayas on a plea challenging ‘single window’ clearances” published in “The Hindu” on 28 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court has put a stop to a project covering 90 acres in the ecologically sensitive… Continue reading Kumaon Himalayas
