Source-This post on PS4 engine is based on “ISRO’s engine design saves raw material, time” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? ISRO successfully tested the PS4 engine of the PSLV stage for an extended duration. About PS4 engine 1. About: The PS4 engine is a vital component of the Polar… Continue reading PS4 engine
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United Nations Forum on Forests
Source-This post on United Nations Forum on Forests is based on the article “Early warning systems and controlled burning for forest fire management in talks at UN Forum on Forests” published in “Down to Earth” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? During the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19),… Continue reading United Nations Forum on Forests
Caenorhabditis elegans worm
Source-This post on Research on Caenorhabditis elegans worm is based on the article “This worm develops food habits and its offspring ‘inherit’ them” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? Researchers found that when Caenorhabditis elegans worms ate harmful bacteria, their offspring learned to avoid it for up to four… Continue reading Caenorhabditis elegans worm
Why Oleander flowers Banned by Kerala temple boards?
Source-This post on Why Oleander flowers Banned by Kerala temple boards is based on the article “Why Kerala has banned oleander flowers in temple offerings” published in “The Indian express” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? Two temple boards in Kerala have prohibited the use of oleander flowers in offerings. This decision follows the… Continue reading Why Oleander flowers Banned by Kerala temple boards?
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
Source-This post on Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is based on the article “Polling stations constructed in wildlife sanctuary: NGT seeks Assam govt’s reply” published in “The Hindu” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Chief Secretary of Assam to identify officials who permitted the construction of… Continue reading Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund
Source– This post on U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund has been created based on the article “India contributes $5,00,000 to U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. Why in the news? India recently donated $500,000 to the UN Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, reinforcing its steadfast dedication to the global battle against terrorism. About… Continue reading U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund
Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths
Source– This post on Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths has been created based on the article “Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. Why in the news? The Union Health Ministry has released standardized guidelines for verifying heatstroke and heat-related deaths across the… Continue reading Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths
Foot Rot Disease
Source– This post on Foot Rot Disease has been created based on the article “A new biocontrol agent to manage ‘foot rot’ disease in Basmati crop: Why this matters” published in “The Indian Express” on 11th May 2024. Why in the news? Ludhiana’s Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has developed a biocontrol agent, Trichoderma asperellum, to combat… Continue reading Foot Rot Disease
Hindon River
Source– This post on Hindon River has been created based on the article “River Hindon pollution: NGT allows UPPCB 2 weeks to file additional report” published in “The Print” on 11th May 2024. Why in the news? The National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to provide an updated report… Continue reading Hindon River
Cook Islands
Source– This post on Cook Islands has been created based on the article “The tiny nation at the vanguard of mining the ocean floor” published in “The Hindu” on 9th May 2024. Why in the news? The Cook Islands is leading efforts to explore deep-sea mining for minerals essential in electric car batteries. About Cook Islands… Continue reading Cook Islands
