Source: The post is based on the article “New model for improving high-frequency radio communications, crucial during natural disasters” published in PIB on 16th June 2023 What is the News? Scientists have developed a model for high frequency (HF) radio wave propagation through the ionosphere which helps in studying the impacts of space weather effects… Continue reading New model for improving high-frequency radio communications, crucial during natural disasters
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India plans to challenge European Union’s carbon border tax at WTO
Source: The post is based on the article “India plans to challenge European Union’s carbon border tax at WTO” published in Business Standard on 17th June 2023 What is the News? India and South Africa along with some other nations have planned to challenge certain provisions of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).… Continue reading India plans to challenge European Union’s carbon border tax at WTO
NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India sign the Government of India – United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (GoI-UNSDCF 2023-2027)
Source: The post is based on the article “NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India sign the Government of India – United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (GoI-UNSDCF 2023-2027)” published in PIB on 16th June 2023 What is the News? NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India have signed the Government of India… Continue reading NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India sign the Government of India – United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (GoI-UNSDCF 2023-2027)
India has similar geologic history to parts of South Africa, Australia: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “India has similar geologic history to parts of South Africa, Australia: Study” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the study3 What did the researchers find out?4 What is the significance of these findings? What is the News? According to… Continue reading India has similar geologic history to parts of South Africa, Australia: Study
Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu emerge Top Achievers in Wind Energy Adoption
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu emerge Top Achievers in Wind Energy Adoption” published in PIB on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has joined the worldwide celebrations of 15th June as Global Wind Day through the organization of a… Continue reading Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu emerge Top Achievers in Wind Energy Adoption
Union Health Minister releases fifth State Food Safety Index
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Health Minister releases fifth State Food Safety Index” published in AIR on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Union Health Minister has released the fifth State Food Safety Index in New Delhi. What is the State Food Safety Index? State Food Safety Index is… Continue reading Union Health Minister releases fifth State Food Safety Index
Gender Social Norms Index 2023: Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN
Source: The post is based on the article “Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN” published in Down To Earth on 15th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI)?3 What are the key findings of the Gender Social Norms Index… Continue reading Gender Social Norms Index 2023: Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN
Cyclone Biparjoy: What is the ‘landfall’ of a cyclone?
Source: The post is based on the article “Cyclone Biparjoy: What is the ‘landfall’ of a cyclone?” published in Indian Express on 16th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the “landfall” of a cyclone?3 What is the damage caused by a cyclone’s landfall?4 How long does a landfall last? What is the… Continue reading Cyclone Biparjoy: What is the ‘landfall’ of a cyclone?
New study reveals higher temperature enhancements during acoustic shocks in the solar chromosphere
Source: The post is based on the article “New study reveals higher temperature enhancements during acoustic shocks in the solar chromosphere” published in PIB on 15th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Chromosphere?3 How is the energy transmitted from the lower layers to the higher regions of the solar atmosphere?4 What have… Continue reading New study reveals higher temperature enhancements during acoustic shocks in the solar chromosphere
Are non-communicable diseases increasing in India?
Source: The post is based on the article“Are non-communicable diseases increasing in India?” published in The Hindu on 16th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Study to assess the Non-communicable diseases (NCD) burden in the country.3 What are the key findings of the study?4 What is the significance of this study?5 What… Continue reading Are non-communicable diseases increasing in India?
