Source: The post is based on the article “First data taken by the 3.6-meter telescope detects unexpected kilonova emission from ‘a long-duration gamma-ray burst” published in PIB on 8th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Gamma Ray Burst(GRBs)?2.1 Types of GRBs3 What is Kilonova?4 What have the scientists found? What is the… Continue reading First data taken by the 3.6-meter telescope detects unexpected kilonova emission from ‘a long-duration gamma-ray burst’
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Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor
Source: The post is based on the article “Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 What is the News? An 18-member herd of all female elephants from the forests of Gudiyattam and Pernambattu of Tamil Nadu are currently… Continue reading Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor
ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpaceTech Innovation Network
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpaceTech Innovation Network” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) and Social Alpha have signed an MoU to launch SpaceTech Innovation Network(SpIN). Note: Social Alpha is a multistage innovation curation… Continue reading ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpaceTech Innovation Network
India prioritises engaging Lusophone world to tap potential
Source: The post is based on the article “India prioritises engaging Lusophone world to tap potential” published in Indian Express on 6th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the Government of Goa is organizing the International Lusophone Festival… Continue reading India prioritises engaging Lusophone world to tap potential
Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide
Source: The post is based on the article “Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide” published in Hindustan Times on 7th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Digital Divide?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What are the recommendations given by the report to… Continue reading Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide
Semeru Volcano: Alert at highest level in Indonesia as volcano erupts
Source: The post is based on the article “Semeru Volcano: Alert at highest level in Indonesia as volcano erupts” published in Indian Express on 6th December 2022 What is the News? Semeru volcano has erupted in Indonesia’s Eastern Java Island. What is Mount Semeru? Mount Semeru is an active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia.… Continue reading Semeru Volcano: Alert at highest level in Indonesia as volcano erupts
What is St Edward’s Crown, to be worn by King Charles III on his coronation?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is St Edward’s Crown, to be worn by King Charles III on his coronation?” published in Indian Express on 7th December 2022 What is the News? Since King Charles III of England was made monarch in September, there has been anticipation over his coronation ceremony and… Continue reading What is St Edward’s Crown, to be worn by King Charles III on his coronation?
Explained | Why is Europe worried about the U.S Inflation Reduction Act?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Why is Europe worried about the U.S Inflation Reduction Act?” published in The Hindu on 7th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the US Inflation Reduction Act(IRA)?3 Key Provisions of the act4 What are Europe’s concerns about the IRA?5 What is the… Continue reading Explained | Why is Europe worried about the U.S Inflation Reduction Act?
Curbing terror in Afghanistan, enhancing connectivity key to India-Central Asia security: NSA Doval
Source: The post is based on the article “Curbing terror in Afghanistan, enhancing connectivity key to India-Central Asia security: NSA Doval” published in The Hindu on 7th December 2022 What is the News? For the first time, India hosted a meeting of top security officials of Central Asia with a focus on the evolving security… Continue reading Curbing terror in Afghanistan, enhancing connectivity key to India-Central Asia security: NSA Doval
Calling Name Presentation(CNAP): How is TRAI proposing to help callers identify spammers?
Source: The post is based on the article “How is TRAI proposing to help callers identify spammers?” published in The Hindu on 7th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Calling Name Presentation(CNAP)?3 What is the need for CNAP? 4 What are the concerns related to CNAP?5 Will CNAP feature be enough to… Continue reading Calling Name Presentation(CNAP): How is TRAI proposing to help callers identify spammers?
