Source-This post on Alaskapox- An orthopox virus has been created based on the article “What Is Alaskapox, Viral Disease That Claimed A Life In US” published in “NDTV WORLD” on 12 February 2024. Why in the news? An elderly man from Alaska recently became the first person to die after contracting Alaskapox which is an… Continue reading Alaskapox- An orthopox virus
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PACE satellite- NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere
Source– This post on PACE satellite-NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere has been created based on the article “SpaceX launches NASA’s PACE satellite to monitor ocean, atmosphere, climate” published in “The Indian Express“. Why in the news? Nasa’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) satellite launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from… Continue reading PACE satellite- NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere
India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act
Source-This post on India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act is based on the article “Merchant Shipping Act recast in the works” published in “The Hindu Business line” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? India is revising its Merchant Shipping regulations as it seeks to replace the current Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. Proposed legal… Continue reading India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act
Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher
Source-This post on Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher is based on the article “Scientists move forward with plans for giant new atom-smasher to begin operating by 2040” published in “The Hindu” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, CERN (the European Organisation for Nuclear Research) scientists are advancing plans for a… Continue reading Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher
Brumation in Reptiles
Source-This post on Brumation in Reptiles is based on the article “How alligators in North Carolina’s Ocean Isle Beach defy winter chill” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th January 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the phenomenon of brumation in reptiles, which aids in their survival mechanisms during harsh winter conditions. What… Continue reading Brumation in Reptiles
Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN)
Source-This post on Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) is based on the article “New niche base station solutions by TIH to realize government vision of affordable connectivity for all” published in “PIB” on 10th February 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Science and Technology recently unveiled a new technological solution designed specifically for… Continue reading Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN)
Middle-class housing scheme
Source– This post on Middle-class housing scheme is based on the article “Are you middle class? A scheme may tell you soon” published in “Live mint” on 11th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently Finance minister has announced a Middle-class housing scheme for the middle class as part of ‘Housing for all’ policy. What… Continue reading Middle-class housing scheme
Nazool Land- Behind recent dispute and Violence in Haldwani
Source-This post on Nazool Land- Behind recent dispute and Violence in Haldwani is based on the article “What is Nazool land, behind recent dispute and violence in Haldwani?” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, violence erupted in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, after the administration conducted a demolition drive at a… Continue reading Nazool Land- Behind recent dispute and Violence in Haldwani
FAST Telescope
Source-This post on FAST Telescope is based on the article “Chinese astronomers find radio pulsar in a supernova remnant” published in “Physics.org” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, astronomers from Nanjing University and other institutions discovered a radio pulsar in the supernova remnant CTB 87 using the FAST telescope. What is Five-hundred-meter… Continue reading FAST Telescope
National Judicial Academy
Source-This post on National Judicial Academy is based on the article “If judges can go to National Judicial Academy for training, why not lawyers: Supreme Court” published in “The Hindu” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently emphasized the lawyers to undergo compulsory training at the National Judicial Academy like… Continue reading National Judicial Academy
