Source- This post on the Rogue Waves has been created based on the article “What are ‘rogue waves’ and how can AI help predict them?” published in “Indian Express” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? University of Maryland mathematicians Thomas Breunung and Balakumar Balachandran have used data from 172 ocean buoys to train… Continue reading Rogue Waves
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Status of Garment sector in India
Source- This post on the Status of Garment sector in India has been created based on the article “India’s garment export woes self-inflicted: report” published in “The Hindu” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) published its report. Status of Garment sector in India 1. A report by… Continue reading Status of Garment sector in India
PC Emulator
Source- This post on the PC Emulator has been created based on the article “What is a PC emulator, and why did Apple allow it on the App Store?” published in “The Hindu” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Apple approved a PC emulator for iOS for the first time, enabling users… Continue reading PC Emulator
Brain-eating amoeba
Source- This post on the Brain-eating amoeba has been created based on the article “Kerala issues guidelines on amoebic brain infection” published in “The Hindu” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, five cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis in adolescents, including three deaths, reported in Kerala in the past three months. Health department response… Continue reading Brain-eating amoeba
SC decision on Bail
Source- This post on the SC decision on Bail has been created based on the article “Bail cannot be denied on ground of serious charges: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court has emphasized that the seriousness of charges alone is not a sufficient ground to… Continue reading SC decision on Bail
Study related to uranium concentration in drinking water
Source- This post on the Study related to uranium concentration in drinking water has been created based on the article “60 µg/l uranium in drinking water safe: Nuclear safety watchdog” published in “Indian Express” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) study concluded that uranium concentrations up to… Continue reading Study related to uranium concentration in drinking water
The Voicebox” Program
Source- This post on the The Voicebox” Program has been created based on the article “NFDC and Netflix Partner to Launch “The Voicebox” – an Upskilling Program for Voice-over Artists in India” published in “The Hindu” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and Netflix India have collaborated… Continue reading The Voicebox” Program
Microsoft Update Flaw Causes Global Disruption
Source- This post on the Microsoft Update Flaw Causes Global Disruption has been created based on the article “Microsoft update flaw triggers worldwide chaos” published in “The Hindu” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? A faulty update from CrowdStrike which is a Texas-based cybersecurity firm disrupted several Windows computers and servers worldwide. Digital… Continue reading Microsoft Update Flaw Causes Global Disruption
Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
Source- This post on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) has been created based on the article “India plans to enter into carbon crediting mechanism with Japan” published on “The Hindu” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? India and Japan plan to establish a Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) for carbon trading and carbon credit… Continue reading Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
UN Water Convention
Source- This post on the UN Water Convention has been created based on the article “Ivory Coast joins UN Water Convention as 10th African nation” published in “Down to Earth” in 20 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Ivory Coast joined the United Nations Water Convention, becoming the 10th African nation to do so.… Continue reading UN Water Convention
