Source-This post on Sariska Tiger Reserve is based on the article “46 yrs on, Sariska Tiger Reserve awaits transfer of over 60% land” published in “Times of India” on 16th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a sailing yacht was sunk by an unspecified number of orcas after they rammed it in the waters of… Continue reading Sariska Tiger Reserve
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Summer 2023 was hottest in 2,000 years
Source-This post on Summer 2023 was hottest in 2,000 years is based on the article “Summer 2023 was hottest in 2,000 years, says study” published in “The Hindu” on 16th May 2024. Why in the News? As per new research, last year’s northern hemisphere summer was the hottest on record and the warmest in nearly 2,000 years.… Continue reading Summer 2023 was hottest in 2,000 years
Solar Storm
Source-This post on Solar Storm is based on the article “Sun’s fury: The dangers from solar storms:” published in “The Hindu” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently powerful solar storm struck Earth, creating vivid displays of color in the skies of the Northern Hemisphere. About Solar Storm 1. About Solar flare: Solar… Continue reading Solar Storm
GPT-4 Omni
Source-This post on GPT-4 Omni is based on the article “Explained: GPT-4o, OpenAI’s newest AI model that makes ChatGPT smarter and free for all” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, OpenAI launched GPT-4omni. This is CHAT GPT’s newest and most advanced large language model yet. This model… Continue reading GPT-4 Omni
India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)
Source-This post on India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) is based on the article “SBI is 1st bank as trading-clearing member of IIBX” published in “The Times of India” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? State Bank of India (SBI) has become the first trading-cum-clearing member of the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) located… Continue reading India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)
Soil nailing
Source-This post on soil nailing is based on the article “A ‘green’ solution to prevent landslips in the Nilgiris” published in “The Hindu” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? The State Highways Department of Tamil Nadu is carrying out Soil Nailing exercise. This project called ‘slope stabilization using soil nailing and Hydroseeding method’… Continue reading Soil nailing
Exercise SHAKTI
Source- This post on Exercise SHAKTI is based on the article “India -France joint military exercise Shakti commences in Meghalaya” published in “PIB” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently India and France commenced the 7th edition of India- France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced at Umroi, Meghalaya. About Exercise SHAKTI Aspects Description… Continue reading Exercise SHAKTI
Xenotransplantation
Source-This post on Xenotransplantation is based on the article “First human recipient of pig kidney transplant dies: What is xenotransplantation, why pigs are used” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the first person to receive a transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney through Xenotransplantation passed away… Continue reading Xenotransplantation
India Volatility Index (VIX)
Source: This post on India Volatility Index VIX is based on the article “India VIX Index rallies: What does market volatility mean for investors?” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? Recent, surge in the India VIX reflects the anticipated near-term volatility in the market. About Volatility Index (VIX)… Continue reading India Volatility Index (VIX)
Semal trees
Source-This post on Semal trees is based on the article “Semal trees are being wiped out in Rajasthan due to Udaipur’s Holi” published in “The Hindu” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? Semal trees in Rajasthan are facing extinction because of Udaipur’s Holi festivities. Traditionally, the stripped stems or branches of semal trees serve… Continue reading Semal trees
