Source: The post is based on the article “Brain-inspired image sensor can detect miniscule objects: IISc study” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have shown how a brain-inspired image sensor can go beyond the diffraction limit of light to detect miniscule… Continue reading Brain-inspired image sensor can detect miniscule objects: IISc study
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Mega push for ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to reach the target within year
Source: The post is based on the article “Mega push for ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to reach the target within year” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? Jal Jeevan Mission might not be able to achieve the target set for it of 100% tap water coverage for households by 2024,… Continue reading Mega push for ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to reach the target within year
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to begin the first synchronized vulture survey
Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to begin the first synchronized vulture survey” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Where will the vulture survey be conducted?3 About Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary4 About Vultures in India What is the News? The Kerala Forest… Continue reading Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to begin the first synchronized vulture survey
India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow are now integrated: What it means, who benefits
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow are now integrated: What it means, who benefits” published in Indian Express on 22nd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is UPI?3 What is PayNow?4 What is the UPI-PayNow linkage?5 How will it benefit the citizens of both countries? What… Continue reading India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow are now integrated: What it means, who benefits
Education minister launches ‘Jaadui Pitara’ learning material for foundational years
Source: The post is based on the article “Education minister launches ‘Jaadui Pitara’ learning material for foundational years” published in Hindustan Times on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? Union Education Minister has launched an innovative learning material for foundational years of children called “Jaadui Pitara”. What is Jaadui Pitara? ‘Jaadui Pitara’ or ‘Magic… Continue reading Education minister launches ‘Jaadui Pitara’ learning material for foundational years
Rhododendrons carpet Darjeeling, Sikkim Himalayas
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
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
