Source– This post on Crete Island is based on the article “A Big, Round, 4,000-Year-Old Stone Building Discovered on a Cretan Hilltop” published in “Arkeonews” on 13th June 2024. Why in the News? During excavations for an airport on Crete, a large circular monument dating back 4000 years was unearthed. About Crete Island 1. Crete… Continue reading Crete Island
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International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Source– This post on International Organization for Migration (IOM) is based on the article “At least 49 migrants dead, 140 missing off Yemen coast” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, International Organization for Migration reported that at least 49 migrants died and 140 others were missing after their boat… Continue reading International Organization for Migration (IOM)
What are Notified Disasters?
Source: The post on Notified Disaster is based on the article “Why heatwaves have not been included as a notified disaster in the Disaster Management Act” published in Indian Express on 13 June 2024. Why in news? The ongoing extreme heat in many parts of the country has reignited discussions on including heatwaves as one… Continue reading What are Notified Disasters?
Portable Optical Atomic Clock
Source: The post on Portable optical atomic clock is based on the article “New portable atomic clock offers very accurate timekeeping at sea” published in The Hindu on 11 June 2024. Why in News? A new portable optical atomic clock has been developed for accurate timekeeping at sea. About recent research Researchers have built a portable optical atomic… Continue reading Portable Optical Atomic Clock
Ghataprabha River
Source– This post on Ghataprabha River is based on the article “Nine rescued after tractor falls into Ghataprabha River” published in “Times of India” on 12th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, nine people were rescued by locals after a tractor overturned and fell into the Ghataprabha River. About Ghataprabha River 1. The Ghataprabha… Continue reading Ghataprabha River
IISc Develops a Sustainable method to eliminate toxic heavy metals
Source: The post on Sustainable method to eliminate toxic heavy metals is based on the article “IISc develops method to remove heavy metal contaminants from groundwater” published in The Hindu on 11 June 2024 What is the News? Recently, scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru have invented a sustainable three-step method to eliminate toxic… Continue reading IISc Develops a Sustainable method to eliminate toxic heavy metals
Four-horned Antelope
Source– This post on Four-horned antelope is based on the article “MP: Rare 4-Horned Antelope Sighted In Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve” published in “The Free Press Journal” on 11th April 2024. Why in the News? A rare four-horned antelope has been sighted for the first time in the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve. About four-horned antelope… Continue reading Four-horned Antelope
Donanemab Antibody to fight Alzheimer
Source– This post on Donanemab is based on the article “Scientists Back new Alzheimer’s Drug” published in “The Hindu” on 12th April 2024. Why in the News? Donanemab which is currently in trials has shown significant potential in slowing cognitive decline in individuals with early Alzheimer’s. About Donanemab 1. Donanemab is a monoclonal antibody that… Continue reading Donanemab Antibody to fight Alzheimer
Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Source– This post on Competition Commission of India (CCI) is based on the article ‘CCI approves acquisition of Global Infrastructure Management, LLC by BlackRock Funding, Inc.’ published in “PIB” on 11th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of Global Infrastructure Management, LLC by BlackRock Funding, Inc.… Continue reading Competition Commission of India (CCI)
How heat impacts our lives
Source– This post on How heat impacts our lives is based on the article “What is heat? How does it animate engines and global warming?” published in “The Hindu” on 11th June 2024. Why in the News? Increasing global warming compels us to reconsider how heat impacts our lives. About Heat: 1. Definition of Heat:… Continue reading How heat impacts our lives
