Source: The post is based on the article “What is the law on acid attacks in India?” published in Indian Express on 19th December 2022 What is the News? A 17-year-old girl was attacked with an acid-like substance in Delhi by three assailants while she was on her way to school. How prevalent are acid… Continue reading What is the law on acid attacks in India?
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Ladakh gets its first-ever GI Tag to its Raktsey Karpo Apricot
Source: The post is based on the article “Ladakh gets its first-ever GI Tag to its Raktsey Karpo Apricot” published in AIR on 19th December 2022 What is the News? Ladakh got its first ever Geographical Indication (GI) Tag to its Raktsey Karpo Apricot. Apricot Production in Ladakh Ladakh is the biggest apricot producer in the… Continue reading Ladakh gets its first-ever GI Tag to its Raktsey Karpo Apricot
Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it
Source: The post is based on the article “Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it” published in The Hindu on 19th December 2022 What is the News? The Cyberspace Administration of China is rolling out new regulations to restrict the use of deep synthesis technology and curb disinformation. What is Deep… Continue reading Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it
Himalayan Fritillary among 29 new threatened species in India: IUCN
Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan Fritillary among 29 new threatened species in India: IUCN” published in Business Standard on 16th December 2022 What is the News? As per the IUCN Red List unveiled during the COP15 biodiversity conference in Montreal (Canada), White-cheeked Dancing Frog, Andaman Smoothhound shark and Yellow Himalayan Fritillary… Continue reading Himalayan Fritillary among 29 new threatened species in India: IUCN
What is Agni-5, the long-range nuclear capable missile that India has tested?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Agni-5, the long-range nuclear capable missile that India has tested?” published in Indian Express on 16th December 2022 What is the News? India has successfully tested the Agni-5 missile. What is Agni-5? Agni-5 is a long-range surface-to-surface nuclear-capable ballistic missile. Developed by: Defence Research and… Continue reading What is Agni-5, the long-range nuclear capable missile that India has tested?
Year End Review: 2022 – Ministry of Civil Aviation
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review: 2022 – Ministry of Civil Aviation” published in PIB on 16th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in 2022?… Continue reading Year End Review: 2022 – Ministry of Civil Aviation
Centre draws flak from Parliamentary panel over state of onion silos
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre draws flak from Parliamentary panel over state of onion silos” published in Down To Earth on 16th December 2022 What is the News? Parliamentary Standing Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution has submitted a report on the state of Onions supply in India. Why… Continue reading Centre draws flak from Parliamentary panel over state of onion silos
Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Communications
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Communications” published in PIB on 16th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Communications has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Communications in 2022? 5G spectrum auction Indigenous… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Communications
Odd Radio Circles(ORCs): Mysterious Circles of Radio Emission Detected in Space May Come From Supernova Explosions or Massive Black Holes
Source: The post is based on the article “Mysterious Circles of Radio Emission Detected in Space May Come From Supernova Explosions or Massive Black Holes” published in PIB on 16th December 2022 What is the News? A new research offers plausible explanations for the Odd Radio Circles(ORCs) detected recently using some of the most sensitive… Continue reading Odd Radio Circles(ORCs): Mysterious Circles of Radio Emission Detected in Space May Come From Supernova Explosions or Massive Black Holes
2,500-year-old puzzle solved by Indian student
Source: The post is based on the article “2,500-year-old puzzle solved by Indian student” published in The Hindu on 17th December 2022 What is the News? In his PhD thesis, Cambridge scholar Dr Rishi Rajpopat claims to have solved Sanskrit’s biggest puzzle—a grammar problem found in the ‘Ashtadhyayi’, an ancient text written by the scholar… Continue reading 2,500-year-old puzzle solved by Indian student
