Source: The post is based on the article “New species of gecko found in Gujarat named after Vindhya hills” published in the Hindustan Times on 20th March 2023. What is the News? Recently, a new species of naked-toed gecko (Cyrtopodion Vindhya) has been discovered in Gujarat. About Cyrtopodion Vindhya The newly discovered naked-toed gecko has been named… Continue reading New species of gecko found in Gujarat named after Vindhya hills
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Difficult to allocate public fund to art and culture: Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Difficult to allocate public fund to art and culture: Centre” published in The Hindu on 20th March 2023. What is the News? Recently, the Culture Ministry has said that it might not be “tenable” for a developing nation like India to allocate a considerable proportion of its public fund… Continue reading Difficult to allocate public fund to art and culture: Centre
Radiation exposure: Background radiation high in Kerala, but no risk, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “Background radiation high in Kerala, but no risk, says study” published in The Hindu on 20th March 2023. What is the News? A pan India survey of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) on background radiation levels has been released recently. What are the sources of radiation? Radiation results from… Continue reading Radiation exposure: Background radiation high in Kerala, but no risk, says study
HC seeks report from Gujarat govt on mining leases granted within Wild Ass Sanctuary
Source: The post is based on the article “HC seeks report from Gujarat govt on mining leases granted within Wild Ass Sanctuary” published in the Indian Express on 16th March 2023. What is the News? Gujarat High Court recently sought a report from the state government on the licenses and permissions it has granted for mining activities… Continue reading HC seeks report from Gujarat govt on mining leases granted within Wild Ass Sanctuary
What is GPT-4 and how is it different from ChatGPT?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is GPT-4 and how is it different from ChatGPT?” published in Indian Express on 18th March 2023 What is the News? AI powerhouse OpenAI announced GPT-4, the next big update to the technology that powers ChatGPT and Microsoft Bing, the search engine using the tech. What… Continue reading What is GPT-4 and how is it different from ChatGPT?
Peptides from snake venom could prevent, treat Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s
Source: The post is based on the article “Peptides from snake venom could prevent, treat Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s” published in PIB on 16th March 2023 What is the News? Scientists have found that peptides derived from snake venom nerve growth factors hold promise as future therapeutic applications for preventing and treating neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s… Continue reading Peptides from snake venom could prevent, treat Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s
Indian Army procures Integrated Mobile Camouflage Systems from a start up
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Army procures Integrated Mobile Camouflage Systems from a start up” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 What is the News? The Indian Army has placed its first order for Integrated Mobile Camouflage Systems(IMCS) for Mechanised Forces with an Indian start-up Hyper Stealth Technologies Private… Continue reading Indian Army procures Integrated Mobile Camouflage Systems from a start up
U.S. bank fallout proves importance of ensuring prudent asset liability management: Das
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. bank fallout proves importance of ensuring prudent asset liability management: Das” published in The Hindu on 17th March 2023 What is the News? In the backdrop of the Silicon Valley Bank crisis, the RBI Governor has said that the country’s banking system continued to be resilient… Continue reading U.S. bank fallout proves importance of ensuring prudent asset liability management: Das
PLI scheme push: Electronics is India’s fastest-growing export
Source: The post is based on the article “PLI scheme push: Electronics is India’s fastest-growing export” published in Business Standard on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Electronics sector has become India’s fastest-growing export for the 11-month period from April 2022 to February 2023. About Electronics Exports Sector Currently, India’s Electronics Exports were… Continue reading PLI scheme push: Electronics is India’s fastest-growing export
Starberry-Sense: Indian Institute of Astrophysics researchers develop low-cost star sensor
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Institute of Astrophysics researchers develop low-cost star sensor” published in The Hindu on 17th March 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have developed a low-cost star sensor called Starberry-Sense. What is a Starberry-Sense? Starberry-Sense is a low-cost star sensor… Continue reading Starberry-Sense: Indian Institute of Astrophysics researchers develop low-cost star sensor
