Source: The post is based on the article “What is Sam Altman’s biometric project?” published in The Hindu on 31st July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Worldcoin Project?3 Has Worldcoin come to India?4 Why does Worldcoin scan irises?5 Why is the Worldcoin Project facing criticism? What is the News? OpenAI CEO… Continue reading What is Sam Altman’s biometric project?
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Bill to amend Forest (Conservation) Act clears Lok Sabha: objections, concerns around it
Source: The post is based on the article “Bill to amend Forest (Conservation) Act clears Lok Sabha: objections, concerns around it” published in Livemint on 31st July 2023. What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023. What is the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023? Click Here to read What… Continue reading Bill to amend Forest (Conservation) Act clears Lok Sabha: objections, concerns around it
Education Minister launches the mobile application of ULLAS
Source: The post is based on the article “Education Minister launches the mobile application of ULLAS” published in PIB on 30th July 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Education has launched the mobile application of ULLAS: Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram on the occasion of three years of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.… Continue reading Education Minister launches the mobile application of ULLAS
BSIP scientists discover new species of flower from Sikkim
Source: The post is based on the article “BSIP scientists discover new species of flower from Sikkim” published in The Times of India on 28th July 2023. What is the News? Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) Prayagraj Centre have discovered a new plant species in the state of Sikkim named Pedicularis Revealiana.… Continue reading BSIP scientists discover new species of flower from Sikkim
What is a stapled visa, and why does China issue these to Indians from Arunachal and J and K?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a stapled visa, and why does China issue these to Indians from Arunachal and J&K?” published in Indian Express on 28th July 2023. What is the News? India has withdrawn its eight-athlete wushu contingent from the Summer World University Games beginning in China after China… Continue reading What is a stapled visa, and why does China issue these to Indians from Arunachal and J and K?
Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau
Source: The post is based on the article “Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau” published in The Hindu on 29th July 2023. What is the News? According to a study, rapid shift from traditional local grain cultivation to monoculture plantations of mango and cashew in the Sahyadri plateaus of… Continue reading Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau
ADB, India sign $200 million loan for expanding urban services in Rajasthan
Source: The post is based on the article “ADB, India sign $200 million loan for expanding urban services in Rajasthan” published in PIB on 28th July 2023. What is the News? The Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $200 million loan as additional financing for the ongoing Rajasthan Secondary Towns… Continue reading ADB, India sign $200 million loan for expanding urban services in Rajasthan
Three new lakes may form in Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh due to glacial retreat
Source: The post is based on the article “Three new lakes may form in Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh due to glacial retreat” published in PIB on 28th July 2023. What is the News? A study by scientists of Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology has found that three glacial lakes are likely to form around Parkachik… Continue reading Three new lakes may form in Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh due to glacial retreat
What is Urea Gold launched by PM in Rajasthan
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Urea Gold launched by PM in Rajasthan” published in CNBCTV18 on 27th July 2023. What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched “Urea Gold” during an event in Rajasthan. What is Urea Gold? Urea Gold is a new variety of Urea fertilizer that is… Continue reading What is Urea Gold launched by PM in Rajasthan
Worms revived after 46,000 years in Siberian permafrost
Source: The post is based on the article “Worms revived after 46,000 years in Siberian permafrost” published in Livemint on 29th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What did the scientists discover?3 How did these worms survive 46,000 years?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? Scientists have revived a worm… Continue reading Worms revived after 46,000 years in Siberian permafrost
