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Indian Ocean Dipole turns positive, may prove too late for monsoon

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Ocean Dipole turns positive, may prove too late for monsoon”  published in Hindu Business Line on 23rd August 2023. What is the News? A report by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology said that the Indian Ocean Dipole(IOD) index has risen beyond the positive threshold. What is… Continue reading Indian Ocean Dipole turns positive, may prove too late for monsoon

NMC puts on hold rules for doctors to prescribe only generic medicines

Source: The post is based on the article “NMC puts on hold rules for doctors to prescribe only generic medicines”  published in Indian Express on 25th August 2023. What is the News? The National Medical Commission (NMC) has put on hold its new guidelines that made it mandatory for doctors to only prescribe generic drugs.… Continue reading NMC puts on hold rules for doctors to prescribe only generic medicines

PM seeks level playing field for smaller e-com companies

Source: The post is based on the article “PM seeks level playing field for smaller e-com companies”  published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister addressed the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial summit. What are the key takeaways from the PM’s address at the G20 Trade Summit?… Continue reading PM seeks level playing field for smaller e-com companies

The Fujiwhara effect: When cyclones ‘dance’

Source: The post is based on the article “The Fujiwhara effect: When cyclones ‘dance’”  published in Indian Express on 24th August 2023. What is the News? The western coast of the United States recently experienced Hurricane Hilary, which transformed into a sub-tropical storm upon reaching the US. This event led to the National Hurricane Centre… Continue reading The Fujiwhara effect: When cyclones ‘dance’

BRICS now a non-Western grouping with the induction of six more member nations

Source: The post is based on the article “BRICS now a non-Western grouping with the induction of six more member nations”  published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. What is the News? At the 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg (South Africa), BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) has invited six more countries… Continue reading BRICS now a non-Western grouping with the induction of six more member nations

National Judicial Data Grid : a database of orders, judgments and case details created as an online platform under the eCourts Project

Source: The post is based on the article “National Judicial Data Grid : a database of orders, judgments and case details created as an online platform under the eCourts Project”  published in PIB on 23rd August 2023. What is the News? This article provides information about the National Judicial Data Grid. What is the National… Continue reading National Judicial Data Grid : a database of orders, judgments and case details created as an online platform under the eCourts Project

Next mission to Moon is with Japanese, more of Chandrayaan

Source: The post is based on the article “Next mission to Moon is with Japanese, more of Chandrayaan”  published in Indian Express on 24th August 2023. What is the News? ISRO is preparing for one more lunar mission. This one will be in collaboration with Japanese space agency, JAXA. This mission will be called LUPEX… Continue reading Next mission to Moon is with Japanese, more of Chandrayaan

Central Vigilance Commission reconstitutes advisory board on bank frauds

Source: The post is based on the article “Central Vigilance Commission reconstitutes advisory board on bank frauds”  published in The Hindu Business Line on 21st August 2023. What is the News? The Central Vigilance Commission(CVC) has reconstituted the advisory board on Banking and Financial Frauds (ABBFF). What is the Advisory board on Banking and Financial… Continue reading Central Vigilance Commission reconstitutes advisory board on bank frauds

Now, a bacteria that can eat methane. Can it reduce global warming? Researchers say it’s possible

Source: The post is based on the article “Now, a bacteria that can eat methane. Can it reduce global warming? Researchers say it’s possible”  published in Down To Earth on 22nd August 2023. What is the News? A study has found that a specific bacteria named Methylotuvimicrobium buryatense 5GB1C could help reduce methane emissions from… Continue reading Now, a bacteria that can eat methane. Can it reduce global warming? Researchers say it’s possible

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