Source: The post is based on the article “New committee to keep watch on cheetah project” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 What is the News? Following the death of three cheetah cubs, the Centre appointed a new steering committee to oversee the implementation of Project Cheetah. About Cheetah Reintroduction Project and Kuno National Park Read here: Cheetah… Continue reading New committee to keep watch on cheetah project
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Indian scientists develop model cosmic dust particles to mimic the unusual polarisation of interstellar comet 2I/Borisov
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian scientists develop model cosmic dust particles to mimic the unusual polarisation of interstellar comet 2I/Borisov” published in the PIB on 25th May 2023 What is the News? To replicate the unusual polarisation properties of the first observed interstellar comet (not gravitationally bound to a star), 2I/Borisov, Indian scientists… Continue reading Indian scientists develop model cosmic dust particles to mimic the unusual polarisation of interstellar comet 2I/Borisov
Minister of Rural Development launches SAMARTH campaign to promote digital transactions at Gram Panchayat Level
Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of Rural Development launches SAMARTH campaign to promote digital transactions at Gram Panchayat Level” published in the PIB on 25th May 2023 What is the News? Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj launched the SAMARTH campaign. What is the SAMARTH campaign? It is a campaign to… Continue reading Minister of Rural Development launches SAMARTH campaign to promote digital transactions at Gram Panchayat Level
The tragedy of the axolotl mutant and its mystery gene
Source: The post is based on the article “The tragedy of the axolotl mutant and its mystery gene” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 What is the News? The Axolotl, a species of salamander(lizard-like amphibians) possesses an extraordinary ability to regenerate lost body parts. The elusive o (for “ova deficient” gene) plays a pivotal role… Continue reading The tragedy of the axolotl mutant and its mystery gene
Protesting wrestlers say ready for narco test: What is it, how does it work
Source: The post is based on the article “Protesting wrestlers say ready for narco test: What is it, how does it work” published in the Indian Express on 25th May 2023 What is the News? The wrestlers, protesting at Jantar Mantar, demanded the arrest of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and undergo a narco test.… Continue reading Protesting wrestlers say ready for narco test: What is it, how does it work
Independence of judiciary is part of basic structure of Constitution: SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Independence of judiciary is part of basic structure of Constitution: SC” published in The Hindu on 25th May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has held that the independence of the district judiciary is part of the basic structure of the Constitution. The court also said that judicial independence from… Continue reading Independence of judiciary is part of basic structure of Constitution: SC
Global agency affiliated to UN rights body defers NHRC accreditation
Source: The post is based on the article “Global agency affiliated to UN rights body defers NHRC accreditation” published in the Indian Express on 25th May 2023 What is the News? For the second time in a row, an organisation affiliated to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has deferred re-accreditation of the National Human Rights… Continue reading Global agency affiliated to UN rights body defers NHRC accreditation
‘Sengol’ to be installed in the new parliament: Significance of the sceptre, first given to Nehru
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Sengol’ to be installed in the new parliament: Significance of the sceptre, first given to Nehru” published in the Indian Express on 25th May 2023 What is the News? The Home Minister recently said that the upcoming inauguration of the new parliament building will also see Prime Minister installing a… Continue reading ‘Sengol’ to be installed in the new parliament: Significance of the sceptre, first given to Nehru
CJI Chandrachud condemns ‘forum shopping’: What is this practice?
Source: The post is based on the article “CJI Chandrachud condemns ‘forum shopping’: What is this practice?” published in the Indian Express on 25th May 2023 What is the News? Recently, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) condemned the practice of Forum Shopping. What is practice of forum shopping? It refers to the practice of deliberately choosing… Continue reading CJI Chandrachud condemns ‘forum shopping’: What is this practice?
AI Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ puts India among top supercomputing league
Source: The post is based on the following articles “AI Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ puts India among top supercomputing league” published in the PIB on 24th May 2023 “India set to triple speed of its fastest supercomputers” published in The Hindu on 25th May 2023 What is the News? Recently, International Supercomputing Conference (ISC 2023) took place in Germany. In that,… Continue reading AI Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ puts India among top supercomputing league
