Source: The post is based on the article “Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? Scientists from Chile have discovered a new species of duck-billed dinosaur in the far south of Chile. What is a Duck-billed Dinosaur? Duck-billed Dinosaur is… Continue reading Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile
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Direct Seeding of Rice: Paddy and the price of water
Source: The post is based on the article “Paddy and the price of water” published in Indian Express on 19th June 2023 What is the News? Most global weather agencies predicting El Niño — which typically suppresses rainfall in India. A weak monsoon can particularly impact paddy (rice with husk) cultivation as rice is a… Continue reading Direct Seeding of Rice: Paddy and the price of water
Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka over a series of adverse events
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka over a series of adverse events” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? Two patients have recently died after being given Indian-made anaesthetic drugs in Sri Lanka. This has raised questions about imported Indian drugs.… Continue reading Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka over a series of adverse events
‘Soul of Steel’: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Soul of Steel: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits” published in News18 on 17th June 2023 What is the News? A first-of-its-kind event, the ‘Soul of Steel Himalayan Challenge’ was recently conducted in the forward areas of the Garhwal Himalayan… Continue reading ‘Soul of Steel’: Backed by Indian Army, Extreme Himalayan Challenge a Test Beyond Assumed Physical Limits
States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase
Source: The post is based on the article “States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? The Central Government has recently announced its decision to reduce the quantity of foodgrains a bidder can purchase under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic). After… Continue reading States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase
Biparjoy part of a new trend in Indian cyclones
Source: The post is based on the article “Biparjoy part of a new trend in Indian cyclones” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? The cyclonic disturbances over the North Indian Ocean which includes the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the land area in between have gone through… Continue reading Biparjoy part of a new trend in Indian cyclones
Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur
Source: The post is based on the article “Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur” published in PIB on 18th June 2023 What is the News? The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2021 is being conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur. What is the Gandhi Peace Prize? Gandhi Peace Prize… Continue reading Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur
Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers
Source: The post is based on the article “Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 What is the News? As India is working on creating integrated theatre commands, a common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for all defence officers has been mooted. About the common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) Need:… Continue reading Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers
Warming oceans make it harder to forecast cyclones in Arabian Sea
Source: The post is based on the article “Warming oceans make it harder to forecast cyclones in Arabian Sea” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 What is the News? Experts say cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are far more frequent and were better understood. But in recent times, the Arabian Sea is heating up more… Continue reading Warming oceans make it harder to forecast cyclones in Arabian Sea
India to buy Predator UAVs from the US: Capabilities, countries which use them
Source: The post is based on the article “India to buy Predator UAVs from the US: Capabilities, countries which use them” published in the Indian Express on 17th June 2023 What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has recently approved the procurement of armed Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) from a United States-based company. The… Continue reading India to buy Predator UAVs from the US: Capabilities, countries which use them
