Source: The post is based on the article “A cosmic explosion in 2022 was the brightest ever — and may overturn decades-long theory on gamma ray bursts” published in Down To Earth on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? In 2022, Astronomers recorded the brightest gamma-ray radiation (named GRB 221009A) of all time, which… Continue reading A cosmic explosion in 2022 was the brightest ever — and may overturn decades-long theory on gamma ray bursts
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Many medical students under stress: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Many medical students under stress: study” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? A Right to Information(RTI) response from National Medical Commission(NMC) said that 64 MBBS and 55 postgraduate medicos died by suicide in the last five years. What is the data… Continue reading Many medical students under stress: study
In a first, Eravikulam National Park gets a fernarium
Source: The post is based on the article “In a first, Eravikulam National Park gets a fernarium” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? A Fernarium has been set up inside the Eravikulam National Park(ENP). This is the first time such a fern collection has been established in the hill… Continue reading In a first, Eravikulam National Park gets a fernarium
1930 helpline stands between online fraudsters and gullible customers; ₹306 crore saved since 2021
Source: The post is based on the article “1930 helpline stands between online fraudsters and gullible customers; ₹306 crore saved since 2021” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? Around 1.33 lakh people across the country were able to get stolen money back after reporting the fraud on the toll-free… Continue reading 1930 helpline stands between online fraudsters and gullible customers; ₹306 crore saved since 2021
Chondrostereum Purpureum: Kolkata man catches potentially deadly plant disease; first such case in world
Source: The post is based on the article “Kolkata man catches potentially deadly plant disease; first such case in world” published in The Economic Times on 1st April 2023. What is the News? A 61-year-old man from Kolkata has been recently diagnosed with an infection from Chondrostereum Purpureum, a deadly plant fungus. This is said to be… Continue reading Chondrostereum Purpureum: Kolkata man catches potentially deadly plant disease; first such case in world
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP): U.K. to join Asia-Pacific trade treaty
Source: The post is based on the article “U.K. to join Asia-Pacific trade treaty” published in The Hindu on 1st April 2023 What is the News? The UK has agreed to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). What is the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)? The CPTPP is… Continue reading Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP): U.K. to join Asia-Pacific trade treaty
Atal Innovation Mission Launches Three Innovative Resources to Empower India’s Young Minds
Source: The post is based on the article “Atal Innovation Mission Launches Three Innovative Resources to Empower India’s Young Minds” published in PIB on 31st March 2023 What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has launched three new resources aimed at fostering innovation and creativity among India’s youth. What are the three… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission Launches Three Innovative Resources to Empower India’s Young Minds
Scheme for refugees from Pakistan hits rough patch
Source: The post is based on the article “Scheme for refugees from Pakistan hits rough patch” published in The Hindu on 1st April 2023 What is the News? A Central government scheme to provide financial assistance to over 5,000 Hindu and Sikh families who migrated to India from Pakistan’s West Punjab after the 1947 partition,… Continue reading Scheme for refugees from Pakistan hits rough patch
U.S. NATO envoy says alliance open to deepening ties with India
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. NATO envoy says alliance open to deepening ties with India” published in The Hindu on 1st April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NATO?3 What did the US official say about NATO’s ties with India?4 What is the significance of this statement? What is… Continue reading U.S. NATO envoy says alliance open to deepening ties with India
Assamese Gamosa: How a ‘hybrid’ gamosa sparked protests across Assam
Source: The post is based on the article “How a ‘hybrid’ gamosa sparked protests across Assam” published in Indian Express on 1st April 2023 What is the News? A newly formed Bangla Sahitya Sabha Assam (BSSA) used a hybrid creation — an Assamese gamosa and a Bengali gamcha, each cut in half and sewn together… Continue reading Assamese Gamosa: How a ‘hybrid’ gamosa sparked protests across Assam
