Source-This post on Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme is based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme” published in “PIB” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? The Union Minister of Education recently launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme. What is Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme? Aspect Details About 1. This initiative ensures that… Continue reading Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme
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390-Year-Old Deepastambham (Lamp Post)
Source-This post on 390-Year-Old Deepastambham (Lamp Post) is based on the article “390-year-old lamp post in Nalgonda dedicated to Kasi Viswanatha unravels trade links of Telangana” published in “The Hindu” on 7th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, archaeologists discovered a 390-year-old Deepastambham (lamp post) on the banks of the River Krishna in Nalgonda district,… Continue reading 390-Year-Old Deepastambham (Lamp Post)
Satellite-based toll collection
Source-This post on Satellite-based GPS toll collection is based on the article “Satellite-based toll collection likely before Lok Sabha polls” published in “The Hindu” on 7th February 2024. Why in the News? The government recently reiterated its intention to introduce satellite-based toll collection on highways prior to the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct… Continue reading Satellite-based toll collection
Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana
Source-This post on Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana has been created based on the article “Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana To Increase Influx Of Devotees Like Kashi Corridor, Mahakal Lok” published in “SWARAJYA” on 4th February 2024. Why in The News? The PM has recently laid the foundation stone for Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana… Continue reading Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana
Kaladan multimodal Project
Source-This post on Kaladan multimodal Project has been created based on the article” 98% Of Kaladan Project’s Cross-Border Road In Mizoram Now complete: Official” published in” REALTYNXT” 28 January 2024. Why in the news? Kaladan project is getting delayed due to ongoing Political crisis in Myanmar. About Kaladan multimodal Project Background-The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport… Continue reading Kaladan multimodal Project
Messinian Event
Source-This post on Messinian Event has been created based on the article “Israeli scientists find new underwater canyon near Cyprus” published in “THE TIMES OF INDIA” on 5 February 2024. Why in the news? The Geological Institute of Israel recently uncovered an underwater canyon near Cyprus that dates back to the Messinian Event. About Messinian… Continue reading Messinian Event
Thrips Parvispinus
Source- This post on Thrips Parvispinus has been created based on the article “Invasive thrips caused 80% damage to chilli crops, Rajya Sabha told” published in “The New Indian Express” on 5 February 2024. Why in the news? Thrips Parvispinus, an invasive pest species, might have replaced the native chilli thrips known as scirtothrips dorsalis in… Continue reading Thrips Parvispinus
Ergosphere
Source- This post on ergosphere has been created based on the article “Ergosphere: Making a black hole work” published in “The Hindu” on 6 February 2024. Why in the news? It is possible to extract matter and energy from Ergosphere as per some scientist. About Ergosphere Origin-Ergosphere comes from the Greek word ‘ergon’ that means… Continue reading Ergosphere
Grammy Awards
Source-This post on Grammy Awards has been created based on the article “Grammy Awards 2024: Zakir Hussain bags 3 awards for ‘Pashto’, Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘This Moment’ wins” published in “Mint” on 5 February 2024. Why in the news? The fusion band, Shakti, bagged the Global Music Album Winner at the Grammy Awards. About Grammy Awards… Continue reading Grammy Awards
Lunar nuclear reactor project
Source-This post on Lunar nuclear reactor project has been created based on the article “NASA finishes 1st phase of ambitious lunar nuclear reactor project” published in “The Indian Express” on 6 February 2024. Why in the news? NASA has recently announced that it has completed the first phase of its plans to put a nuclear… Continue reading Lunar nuclear reactor project
