No scientific data to oppose same-sex marriage, says psychiatrists’ body

Source: The post is based on the article “No scientific data to oppose same-sex marriage, says psychiatrists’ body” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS), the professional organization of psychiatrists in India has said that there is no scientific basis for the belief that same-sex… Continue reading No scientific data to oppose same-sex marriage, says psychiatrists’ body

International Big Cats Alliance(IBCA): PM launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species

Source: The post is based on the article “PM launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species” published in TOI on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the International Big Cats Alliance. What is the International Big Cats Alliance(IBCA)? IBCA will focus on the protection and conservation of… Continue reading International Big Cats Alliance(IBCA): PM launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species

The population bomb that never was

Source: The post is based on the article “The population bomb that never was” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?3 What do these findings mean?4 How does this report compare to other reports? What is the News? Researchers from the… Continue reading The population bomb that never was

Indian-American C.R. Rao wins Nobel Prize equivalent in statistics

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian-American C.R. Rao wins Nobel Prize equivalent in statistics” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? Indian-American statistician Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao has been awarded the 2023 International Prize in Statistics often referred to as the Nobel Prize of Statistics. What is the… Continue reading Indian-American C.R. Rao wins Nobel Prize equivalent in statistics

Language Friendship Bridge Project: India to bridge language gap with neighbours

Source: The post is based on the article “India to bridge language gap with neighbours” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Language Friendship Bridge Project?3 What is the need for this project?4 How will the project be implemented? What is the News? The Indian Council… Continue reading Language Friendship Bridge Project: India to bridge language gap with neighbours

Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports

Source: The post is based on the article “Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The Central government has extended the date for implementation of the track and trace system for exports of drug formulations till August 1,2023.… Continue reading Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports

Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected

Source: The post is based on the article “Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected” published in Indian Express on 8th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the revised natural gas pricing formula?3 What are legacy or nomination fields?4 What is the impact of this decision?… Continue reading Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected

A new measurement could change understanding of the Universe: Study

Source: The post is based on the article “A new measurement could change understanding of the Universe: Study” published in ANI on 8th April 2023 What is the News? A recent study carried out by the researchers was able to achieve the most accurate calibration of Cepheid stars. What are Cepheid Stars? Cepheid Star is… Continue reading A new measurement could change understanding of the Universe: Study

A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts

Source: The post is based on the article “A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts” published in Down To Earth on 8th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Carnivore?3 About the Research on carnivore population in India4 Why is it important to focus on smaller carnivores?5… Continue reading A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts

Efforts on to get satellite radio collar for ‘Arikompan’ before translocation

Source: The post is based on the article “Efforts on to get satellite radio collar for ‘Arikompan’ before translocation” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court has ordered that the wild elephant Arikompan roaming at Santhanpara and Chinnakkanal in the Idukki district… Continue reading Efforts on to get satellite radio collar for ‘Arikompan’ before translocation

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