Source: The post is based on the article “The first GSI survey of the Siachen” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2023 What is the News? In 1958, V. K. Raina, a top Indian geologist, led the first Geological Survey of India expedition to the Siachen glacier. This event is of historical and geostrategic… Continue reading The first GSI survey of the Siachen
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Low-energy-consuming switchable smart windows developed based on novel architecture for confining liquid crystals
Source: The post is based on the article “Low-energy-consuming switchable smart windows developed based on novel architecture for confining liquid crystals” published in PIB on 13th July 2023 What is the News? Researchers have developed a novel technique for confining liquid crystals in an architecture known as hierarchical double networks of polymers. This technique can… Continue reading Low-energy-consuming switchable smart windows developed based on novel architecture for confining liquid crystals
European Parliament asks India to act promptly to end Manipur violence
Source: The post is based on the article “European Parliament asks India to act promptly to end Manipur violence” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2023 What is the News? The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Manipur violence. What does the European Parliament resolution on Manipur violence say? Firstly, it called on… Continue reading European Parliament asks India to act promptly to end Manipur violence
PM Modi in France: What is Bastille Day, whose celebrations he will attend?
Source: The post is based on the article “PM Modi in France: What is Bastille Day, whose celebrations he will attend” published in Indian Express on 13th July 2023 What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister will be attending the French National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour. The National Day of France… Continue reading PM Modi in France: What is Bastille Day, whose celebrations he will attend?
Tropical waters have turned green in colour, courtesy climate change: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Tropical waters have turned green in colour, courtesy climate change: Study” published in Down to Earth on 12th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What does green color in oceans indicate?3 Why are Tropical oceans turning green in colour?4 What is the impact of Climate Change on… Continue reading Tropical waters have turned green in colour, courtesy climate change: Study
Chandrayaan-3 launch: What are the different kinds of moon missions?
Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 launch: What are the different kinds of moon missions?” published in Indian Express on 12th July 2023 What is the News? The Chandrayaan-3 mission is India’s third lunar mission and second attempt to make a soft landing on the surface of the Moon. It is one… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 launch: What are the different kinds of moon missions?
Union Minister inaugurates ‘SAGAR SAMPARK’ Differential Global Navigation Satellite System to Strengthen Maritime sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister inaugurates ‘SAGAR SAMPARK’ Differential Global Navigation Satellite System to Strengthen Maritime sector” published in PIB on 12th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has inaugurated the indigenous Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS) called ‘SAGAR SAMPARK’. What… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates ‘SAGAR SAMPARK’ Differential Global Navigation Satellite System to Strengthen Maritime sector
PAU develops new wheat variety to keep diabetes, obesity in check
Source: The post is based on the article “PAU develops new wheat variety to keep diabetes, obesity in check” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2023 What is the News? The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has developed a new variety of wheat called PBW RS1. What is PBW RS1? PBW RS1 is a new… Continue reading PAU develops new wheat variety to keep diabetes, obesity in check
Fifth of suspected money mule cases involve under-21s’
Source: The post is based on the article “Fifth of suspected money mule cases involve under-21s” published in Independent on 11th July 2023 What is the News? According to a report, young people under the age of 21 account for around one in five cases where money muling activity is suspected. What is Money Muling?… Continue reading Fifth of suspected money mule cases involve under-21s’
Cabinet okays commercial mining of lithium, titanium
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet okays commercial mining of lithium, titanium” published in Livemint on 12th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Which are the six critical minerals where commercial mining will be allowed now?3 What are the uses of these critical minerals?4 What is the significance of this decision?… Continue reading Cabinet okays commercial mining of lithium, titanium
