Source: The post is based on the article “Kanniyakumari’s Matti is distinct with fragrance and honey-like taste” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The Matti banana variety, native to Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu was recently granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is the Matti Banana variety? Matti… Continue reading Kanniyakumari’s Matti is distinct with fragrance and honey-like taste
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President launches indigenously built warship Vindhyagiri
Source: The post is based on the article “President launches indigenously built warship Vindhyagiri” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The President has launched the sixth vessel of the Project 17 Alpha Frigates, ‘Vindhyagiri’, a stealth ship of the Indian Navy. What is INS Vindhyagiri? INS Vindhyagiri is the… Continue reading President launches indigenously built warship Vindhyagiri
Indian scientist develops novel method to improve accuracy and precision of nanomechanical testing technology
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian scientist develops novel method to improve accuracy and precision of nanomechanical testing technology” published in PIB on 17th August 2023. What is the News? An Indian researcher has developed a new method to test nanomechanical properties of materials at very minute scales with high precision and… Continue reading Indian scientist develops novel method to improve accuracy and precision of nanomechanical testing technology
No more bulk SIM cards as government steps in to curb fraud
Source: The post is based on the article “No more bulk SIM cards as government steps in to curb fraud” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced several steps to combat the issue of fraudulent SIM cards. What are the steps announced by… Continue reading No more bulk SIM cards as government steps in to curb fraud
A software solution for preventing attacks on 5G networks
Source: The post is based on the article “A software solution for preventing attacks on 5G networks” published in PIB on 17th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why is 5G Technology vulnerable to zero day attack?3 What have the researchers developed?4 What are Zero Day Attacks? What is the News? IITM Pravartak Technologies… Continue reading A software solution for preventing attacks on 5G networks
Rising methane could be a sign that Earth’s climate is part-way through a ‘termination-level transition’
Source: The post is based on the article “Rising methane could be a sign that Earth’s climate is part-way through a ‘termination-level transition” published in Down To Earth on 16th August 2023. What is the News? Since 2006, the levels of heat-trapping methane in the Earth’s atmosphere have been increasing rapidly. Unlike the rise in… Continue reading Rising methane could be a sign that Earth’s climate is part-way through a ‘termination-level transition’
Now, drones to monitor MGNREGA worksites
Source: The post is based on the article “Now, drones to monitor MGNREGA worksites” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How can drones be helpful in monitoring MGNREGA Scheme?3 How is the government planning to deploy drones to monitor MGNREGA works?4 What is the significance of these measures?… Continue reading Now, drones to monitor MGNREGA worksites
Flood forecast app launched by Water Commission
Source: The post is based on the article “Flood forecast app launched by Water Commission” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The Central Water Commission(CWC) has launched an app, called ‘Floodwatch’. What is Floodwatch App? Purpose: To forecast the chances of floods a day in advance. – To provide… Continue reading Flood forecast app launched by Water Commission
The importance of the Sulina Channel to Ukraine grain trade
Source: The post is based on the article “The importance of the Sulina Channel to Ukraine grain trade” published in Indian Express on 17th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Danube River?3 What is Sulina Channel?4 How can the Sulina Channel be used for transporting Ukraine grain? What is the News?… Continue reading The importance of the Sulina Channel to Ukraine grain trade
INCOIS launches ‘SAMUDRA’ mobile app for seafarers and fishing community
Source: The post is based on the article “INCOIS launches ‘SAMUDRA’ mobile app for seafarers and fishing community” published in The Hindu on 14th August 2023. What is the News? Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services(INCOIS) has launched a new mobile application named ‘SAMUDRA’. What is the SAMUDRA app? Full Form: SAMUDRA stands for… Continue reading INCOIS launches ‘SAMUDRA’ mobile app for seafarers and fishing community
