Source: The post is based on the article”Billions of Years Ago, Venus May Have Had a Key Earthlike Feature“published in “The New York Times” on october 26,2023. Why in News? A study published Thursday in the journal The Nature Astronomy suggests that Venus in its youth may have possessed a key Earth-like trait: plate tectonics,… Continue reading Billions of Years Ago, Venus May Have Had a Key Earthlike Feature
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Air Quality Index(AQI)
Source: This post “Air Quality Index” is based on the article”Delhi AQI ‘severe’ for second day; Mumbai’s air quality persists in ‘moderate’ category“published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd Novermber 2023. Why in the news? The Air Quality Index (AQI) in New Delhi persisted in the ‘severe’ category, registering at 466, according to the data… Continue reading Air Quality Index(AQI)
EV push: Bureau of Indian Standards approves indigenous charging standards for 2Ws, 3Ws
Source: The post is based on the article”EV push: Bureau of Indian Standards approves indigenous charging standards for 2Ws, 3Ws” published in “The hindu businessline” on october 18, 2023. Why in the news? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has granted approval to an indigenous AC and DC combined charging connector standard designed for light… Continue reading EV push: Bureau of Indian Standards approves indigenous charging standards for 2Ws, 3Ws
India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR
Source: The post is based on the article”India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR“published in “DownToEarth” on 25 october 2023. Why in the news? According to an analysis by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India will likely miss reaching targets set by the World Health Organization… Continue reading India won’t meet UN targets to reduce premature mortality from major non-communicable diseases: ICMR-NCDIR
Defence Minister talks about ‘prisoner’s dilemma’ in international relations: What is this concept
Source: The post is based on the article “Defence Minister talks about ‘prisoner’s dilemma’ in international relations: What is this concept” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? The Defence Minister has talked about the concept of the “Prisoner’s Dilemma” to emphasize the importance of international collaboration over competing interests.… Continue reading Defence Minister talks about ‘prisoner’s dilemma’ in international relations: What is this concept
53 accidents, 19 deaths per hour in road crashes in 2022: Road Transport Ministry
Source: The post is based on the article “53 accidents, 19 deaths per hour in road crashes in 2022: Road Transport Ministry” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways(MoRTH) has released a report titled ‘Road accidents in India -2022’. What are the key… Continue reading 53 accidents, 19 deaths per hour in road crashes in 2022: Road Transport Ministry
Novel therapeutic formulation developed for improved treatment of Indian red scorpion sting
Source: The post is based on the article “Novel therapeutic formulation developed for improved treatment of Indian red scorpion sting” published in “PIB” on 2nd November 2023 Why in the News? Researchers have developed a new therapeutic drug formulation(TDF) against the Scorpion envenomation. What is envenomation? Envenomation refers to the process of being poisoned or… Continue reading Novel therapeutic formulation developed for improved treatment of Indian red scorpion sting
Author Nandini Das wins 2023 British Academy Book Prize
Source: The post is based on the article “Author Nandini Das wins 2023 British Academy Book Prize” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd November 2023 Why in the News? Indian-born author Nandini Das has been named the winner of the 2023 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding. What is the British Academy Book… Continue reading Author Nandini Das wins 2023 British Academy Book Prize
PM lauds inclusion of Kozhikode as ‘City of Literature’ and Gwalior as the ‘City of Music’ in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network
Source: The post is based on the article “PM lauds inclusion of Kozhikode as ‘City of Literature’ and Gwalior as the ‘City of Music’ in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network” published in “PIB” on 2nd November 2023 Why in the News? Kozhikode in Kerala and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh have been included in the UNESCO’s Creative… Continue reading PM lauds inclusion of Kozhikode as ‘City of Literature’ and Gwalior as the ‘City of Music’ in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network
Bletchley Declaration
Source: This post is based on the article “Bletchley Declaration” published in “Business standard” on Thursday November 2 2023. Why in news ? Twenty-nine countries such as the US, the UK, China, Australia, Brazil and India, along with the European union have agreed to work together to prevent “catastrophic harm, either deliberate or unintentional” which… Continue reading Bletchley Declaration
