Source: The post is based on the article “Venus’ volcanoes may be active, show decades-old radar images” published in Down To Earth on 19th March 2023 What is the News? NASA Magellan spacecraft has captured images of Venus’ surface from different orbits. It found new evidence of active volcanoes on Venus. What is the Magellan… Continue reading Magellan Mission: Venus’ volcanoes may be active, show decades-old radar images
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Access to facilities and basic it skills
Source: The post is based on the article “Access to facilities and basic it skills” published in The Hindu on 19th March 2023 What is the News? The National Sample Survey Office(NSSO) has released the findings of the Multiple Indicator Survey(MIS). What are the key findings of the survey? Distance to water: Over a third… Continue reading Access to facilities and basic it skills
Rush to study abroad: What the numbers say on Indian students, their countries of preference
Source: The post is based on the article “Rush to study abroad: What the numbers say on Indian students, their countries of preference” published in Indian Express on 20th March 2023 What is the News? Some 700 Indian students are facing deportation from Canada after admission offer letters provided by an immigration agency were established… Continue reading Rush to study abroad: What the numbers say on Indian students, their countries of preference
Do you know India’s geoheritage sites of Jhamarkotra and Zawar?
Source: The post is based on the article “Do you know India’s geoheritage sites of Jhamarkotra and Zawar?” published in The Hindu on 20th March 2023 What is the News? Society of Earth Scientists (SES), a group of independent researchers bridging the gap between earth science and society, organized the International Geodiversity Day in October… Continue reading Do you know India’s geoheritage sites of Jhamarkotra and Zawar?
New species of gecko found in Gujarat named after Vindhya hills
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
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
