Source: The post is based on the article “Rhododendrons carpet Darjeeling, Sikkim Himalayas” published in The Hindu on 19th February 2023 What is the News? According to the Botanical Survey of India, Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas are home to more than one-third of all types of rhododendrons found in India. What are Rhododendrons? Rhododendron means… Continue reading Rhododendrons carpet Darjeeling, Sikkim Himalayas
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Cooling earth with moon dust – a clever climate solution or making Frankenstein’s monster?
Source: The post is based on the article “Cooling earth with moon dust – a clever climate solution or making Frankenstein’s monster?” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Moonlight Cooling?3 Is Moonlight Cooling a new idea?4 What are the risks associated with this idea? What is… Continue reading Cooling earth with moon dust – a clever climate solution or making Frankenstein’s monster?
TRAI releases its recommendations on ‘Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity’
Source: The post is based on the article “TRAI releases its recommendations on ‘Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity” published in PIB on 20th February 2023 What is the News? Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has released its recommendations on “Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity“. What is the purpose of… Continue reading TRAI releases its recommendations on ‘Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity’
Digitisation of longest continuous solar observations can help explore impact of variations of the Sun on climate
Source: The post is based on the article “Digitisation of longest continuous solar observations can help explore impact of variations of the Sun on climate” published in PIB on 20th February 2023 What is the News? The longest continuous observations of the Sun taken from Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KoSO) have been digitized and made available… Continue reading Digitisation of longest continuous solar observations can help explore impact of variations of the Sun on climate
EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension
Source: The post is based on the article “EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023. What is the News? In compliance with the Supreme Court’s November 2022 judgement, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued instructions to all its regional and zonal… Continue reading EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension
‘Millions’ in India, Pakistan at risk of flooding from glacial lakes: What a new study says
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Millions’ in India, Pakistan at risk of flooding from glacial lakes: What a new study says” published in Indian Express on 21st February 2023. What is the News? A study has been published in the journal Nature titled ‘Glacial lake outburst floods(GLOF) threaten millions globally’. What are… Continue reading ‘Millions’ in India, Pakistan at risk of flooding from glacial lakes: What a new study says
Explained | How does the gut microbiome link to autism spectrum disorders?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How does the gut microbiome link to autism spectrum disorders?” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023 What is the News? A study was conducted to understand the link between gut microbiome and Autism spectrum disorder(ASD). What is Autism spectrum disorder(ASD)? Autism spectrum disorder… Continue reading Explained | How does the gut microbiome link to autism spectrum disorders?
Underwater noise emissions by ships pose threat to Indian marine species, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “Underwater noise emissions by ships pose threat to Indian marine species, says study” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023 What is the News? A study has been published titled “Measuring Underwater Noise Levels Radiated by Ships in Indian Waters”. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Underwater noise emissions by ships pose threat to Indian marine species, says study
Why the Centre wants to revisit the process for designating senior advocates at Supreme Court, High Courts
Source: The post is based on the article “Why the Centre wants to revisit the process for designating senior advocates at Supreme Court, High Courts” published in Indian Express on 21st February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How were advocates designated as senior advocates before the 2017 ruling?3 What is the ‘Indira Jaising vs.… Continue reading Why the Centre wants to revisit the process for designating senior advocates at Supreme Court, High Courts
Centre Approves Odisha’s Proposal to Declare Debrigarh a Tiger Reserve
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre Approves Odisha’s Proposal to Declare Debrigarh a Tiger Reserve” published in New Indian Express on 17th February 2023 What is the News? National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) has approved Odisha’s Proposal to declare Debrigarh a Tiger Reserve. About Debrigarh Tiger Reserve Debrigarh is located near the Hirakud… Continue reading Centre Approves Odisha’s Proposal to Declare Debrigarh a Tiger Reserve
