Source: The post is based on the article “India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Russia’s Arctic Murmansk port this year” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Where is Murmansk port?3 Where is the Kola Peninsula?4 Where is the Barents Sea?5 Where is the Northern Sea Route(NSR)?… Continue reading India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Russia’s Arctic Murmansk port this year
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Kerala likely to face drought due to deficit monsoon
Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala likely to face drought due to deficit monsoon” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? Kerala is facing a potential drought-like condition with the monsoon deficit widening. Why does Kerala might face a potential drought-like condition? Lack of Monsoon Rainfall: The… Continue reading Kerala likely to face drought due to deficit monsoon
Russia’s Luna-25 sends back first images from space
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia’s Luna-25 sends back first images from space” published in Indian Express on 16th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Luna 25 Mission?3 How could Luna-25 reach the Moon before Chandrayaan-3?4 How is Luna-25 different from Chandrayaan-3? What is the News? Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft… Continue reading Russia’s Luna-25 sends back first images from space
PM announces new housing scheme for urban poor; low interest rate loans on offer
Source: The post is based on the article “PM announces new housing scheme for urban poor; low interest rate loans on offer” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? The Prime Minister has said that the government would soon launch a new scheme to help those living in rented houses… Continue reading PM announces new housing scheme for urban poor; low interest rate loans on offer
DPIIT and Ministry of Rural Development jointly launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall at SARAS Ajeevika Store
Source: The post is based on the article “DPIIT and Ministry of Rural Development jointly launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall at SARAS Ajeevika Store” published in PIB on 12th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is One District One Product (ODOP) Wall?3 What is SARAS Aajeevika?4 What is One District One Product… Continue reading DPIIT and Ministry of Rural Development jointly launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall at SARAS Ajeevika Store
Why is India’s Defence Ministry ditching Microsoft Windows for Maya OS?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why is India’s Defence Ministry ditching Microsoft Windows for Maya OS?” published in The Hindu on 12th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Maya OS?3 What are the key features of Maya OS?4 Why has India shifted to Maya OS? What is the News?… Continue reading Why is India’s Defence Ministry ditching Microsoft Windows for Maya OS?
Yelagiri hut shelters 200 years of hill tribe history
Source: The post is based on the article “Yelagiri hut shelters 200 years of hill tribe history” published in The Hindu on 14th August 2023. What is the News? Over 200 years ago, the Malaiyali tribe settled on Yelagiri hill in Tamil Nadu, building clay huts for various purposes. Today, only one old hut remains… Continue reading Yelagiri hut shelters 200 years of hill tribe history
Unique star discovered that challenges previous understanding of star formation processes
Source: The post is based on the article “Unique star discovered that challenges previous understanding of star formation processes” published in Department of Science and Technology’s website. What is the News? Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA, Bangalore) have discovered a unique star named HE 1005-1439.This star has been classified as a carbon-enhanced… Continue reading Unique star discovered that challenges previous understanding of star formation processes
SC proposes ‘permanent security units’ for all courts
Source: The post is based on the article “SC proposes ‘permanent security units’ for all courts” published in The Hindu on 14th August 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has issued several directions to guard court complexes across the country. These directions were issued due to recent incidents of firing inside court complexes. … Continue reading SC proposes ‘permanent security units’ for all courts
Bunch of new Placenta in chip devices can help making pregnancies safe
Source: The post is based on the article “Bunch of new Placenta in chip devices can help making pregnancies safe” published in Department of Science and Technology’s website. What is the News? Researchers have developed a device called placenta-on-a-chip (POC).This device mimics the placenta at various stages of pregnancy. What is Placenta? The placenta is… Continue reading Bunch of new Placenta in chip devices can help making pregnancies safe
