Source: The post is based on the article “Why are corals in Thailand getting destroyed?” published in The Hindu on 23rd January 2023. What is the News? Scientists found that corals of eastern Thailand are getting affected by Yellow band Disease which is killing corals over vast stretches of the sea floor. What is Yellow… Continue reading Why are corals in Thailand getting destroyed?
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Army looks to get hi-tech drones, robotic mules to replace animal transport
Source: The post is based on the article “Army looks to get hi-tech drones, robotic mules to replace animal transport” published in Indian Express on 24th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Tethered drones?3 What are Robotic Mules?4 What are Jetpack suits? What is the News? Indian Army has floated three requests… Continue reading Army looks to get hi-tech drones, robotic mules to replace animal transport
IMF confirms India’s finance assurances for Sri Lanka
Source: The post is based on the article “IMF confirms India’s finance assurances for Sri Lanka” published in The Hindu on 23rd January 2023. What is the News? The International Monetary Fund(IMF) has confirmed receiving India’s written financing assurance in support of Sri Lanka’s economic revival. Why is Sri Lanka seeking IMF assistance? Sri Lanka… Continue reading IMF confirms India’s finance assurances for Sri Lanka
Five billion people unprotected from trans fat leading to heart disease
Source: The post is based on the article “Five billion people unprotected from trans fat leading to heart disease” published in WHO on 23rd January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the WHO report on global trans fat elimination?3 What are the best practices to eliminate trans-fat?4 What are… Continue reading Five billion people unprotected from trans fat leading to heart disease
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS) and its Complications
Source: The post is based on the article “Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS) and its Complications” published in PIB on 23rd January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS)?3 What happens in PCOS?4 What is the treatment for PCOS? What is the News? Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics(IJBB), one of the premier… Continue reading Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS) and its Complications
Switzerland is first WTO member to formally accept new Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Source: The post is based on the article “Switzerland is first WTO member to formally accept new Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies” published in WTO on 23rd January 2023 What is the News? Switzerland has become the first WTO member to formally submit its acceptance of the WTO’s new Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. What is the… Continue reading Switzerland is first WTO member to formally accept new Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
What if risk of commercial release of GM Mustard is irreversible, Supreme Court asks government
Source: The post is based on the article “What if risk of commercial release of GM Mustard is irreversible, Supreme Court asks government” published in The Hindu on 23rd January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is GM Mustard?3 Why has there been opposition to the commercial release of GM Mustard?4 What were the… Continue reading What if risk of commercial release of GM Mustard is irreversible, Supreme Court asks government
Employment days under Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme at a five-year low
Source: The post is based on the article “Employment days under Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme at a five-year low” published in The Hindu on 23rd January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is MGNREGA?3 What were the average days of employment under MGNREGA in 2022-23?4 Why is there a decline in employment… Continue reading Employment days under Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme at a five-year low
Artificial skyglow: The dark sky is a natural resource, and too much light is polluting it
Source: The post is based on the article “The dark sky is a natural resource, and too much light is polluting it” published in The Hindu on 24th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the study on the artificial skyglow3 What is the situation in India on Artificial Skyglow?4 What are the consequences… Continue reading Artificial skyglow: The dark sky is a natural resource, and too much light is polluting it
Explained: How nuclear-powered rockets can send missions to Mars in 45 days
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: How nuclear-powered rockets can send missions to Mars in 45 days” published in TOI on 22nd January 2023. What is the News? Recently, as part of the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts(NIAC) program for 2023, NASA selected a bimodal nuclear propulsion concept for Phase I development which… Continue reading Explained: How nuclear-powered rockets can send missions to Mars in 45 days
