Source: The post is based on the article “Lorrainosaurus: Ancient sea monster remains reveal oldest mega-predatory pliosaur” published in “ScienceDaily” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Researchers have discovered the oldest-known mega-predatory pliosaur called Lorrainosaurus in northeastern France. What is Lorrainosaurus? Lorrainosaurus is the oldest large-bodied pliosaur.The fossils of Lorrainosaurus were discovered in… Continue reading Lorrainosaurus: Ancient sea monster remains reveal oldest mega-predatory pliosaur
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The act of photocopying: its origins, working and wide-ranging impact
Source: The post is based on the article “The act of photocopying: its origins, working and wide-ranging impact” published in “The Hindu” on 31st October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Photocopying?3 How does Xerography work?4 How did xerography change the world? Why in the News? Photocopying technology has revolutionized the way we… Continue reading The act of photocopying: its origins, working and wide-ranging impact
11 Countries Sign Declaration for Global Protection of River Dolphins by 2030
Source: The post is based on the article “11 Countries Sign Declaration for Global Protection of River Dolphins by 2030” published in “WWF” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Eleven Asian and South American countries have signed a Global Declaration for Protection of River Dolphins. What is the Global Declaration for Protection of… Continue reading 11 Countries Sign Declaration for Global Protection of River Dolphins by 2030
India begins producing ‘reference’ fuel, joins select league of nations
Source: The post is based on the article “India begins producing ‘reference’ fuel, joins select league of nations” published in “Economic Times” on 30th October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Reference Fuel?3 Who has indigenously produced Reference Fuel?4 What are the benefits of using Reference Fuel? Why in the News? India has… Continue reading India begins producing ‘reference’ fuel, joins select league of nations
What is Thallium and why murderers use this poison
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Thallium and why murderers use this poison” published in “TOI” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? An agricultural scientist in Maharashtra has used Thallium to poison her in-laws. What is Thallium? Specification Details Discovered by Sir William Crookes in 1861 Characteristics (1)It does… Continue reading What is Thallium and why murderers use this poison
India can steer 6G standardization & become a global exporter of such technologies: DST Secretary
Source: The post is based on the article “India can steer 6G standardization & become a global exporter of such technologies: DST Secretary” published in “PIB” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? The Department of Science and Technology (DST) Secretary has said that India has the potential to lead in 6G standardization by… Continue reading India can steer 6G standardization & become a global exporter of such technologies: DST Secretary
Indian Army and Air Force Contingent Departs for India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Army and Air Force Contingent Departs for India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2023” published in “PIB” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? The 7th edition of Joint Military ‘Exercise KAZIND-2023’ will be conducted at Otar, Kazakhstan. What is Exercise KAZIND? Specification Details Conducted between India… Continue reading Indian Army and Air Force Contingent Departs for India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2023
Developed countries to overshoot carbon emissions goal, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “Developed countries to overshoot carbon emissions goal, says study” published in“The Hindu” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? A Delhi-based think tank Council for Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) has published a study titled “Revealing Developed Countries’ Emission Trajectories”. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Developed countries to overshoot carbon emissions goal, says study
International Migration Outlook 2023: Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021
Source: The post is based on the article “International Migration Outlook 2023: Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021” published in “Down To Earth” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? The International Migration Outlook 2023 has been released. What is the International Migration Outlook 2023? Released by: Organisation for… Continue reading International Migration Outlook 2023: Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021
Rising tiger no. pushing Amangarh leopards into human habitations
Source: The post is based on the article “Rising tiger no. pushing Amangarh leopards into human habitations” published in “TOI” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? The tiger population at the Amangarh Tiger Reserve has increased from 21 mature tigers and six cubs in 2021 to 28 mature tigers and four cubs now.… Continue reading Rising tiger no. pushing Amangarh leopards into human habitations
