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New US-India Defense Agreements

Source- This post on New US-India Defense Agreements has been created based on the article “Explained: The two new US-India agreements, signed as part of growing defence ties” published in “Indian Express” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? India and the US have recently signed two key defense agreements during Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit… Continue reading New US-India Defense Agreements

Vigyan Dhara Scheme

Source- This post on Vigyan Dhara has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves the Department of Science and Technology scheme namely ‘Vigyan Dhara” published in “PIB” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of three umbrella schemes under a unified central sector scheme named ‘Vigyan Dhara’… Continue reading Vigyan Dhara Scheme

BioE3 Policy for High-Performance Biomanufacturing

Source- This post on BioE3 Policy for High-Performance Biomanufacturing has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing” published in “PIB” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the ‘BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy’ proposed… Continue reading BioE3 Policy for High-Performance Biomanufacturing

Impact of lithium mining on Atacama Salt Flat

Source – This post on Impact of lithium mining on Atacama salt flat has been created based on the article “Chile’s Atacama salt flat sinking due to lithium mining: What a new study says” published in “Indian Express” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? In a recent study, it has been found that lithium… Continue reading Impact of lithium mining on Atacama Salt Flat

Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector

Source- This post on Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector published in the “Space sector contributed ₹20,000 crore to India’s GDP over the last decade” published in “The Hindu” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) initiated a study to evaluate the socio-economic impact of the space sector… Continue reading Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector

Study of Solar Magnetic Fields

Source- This post on Study of Solar Magnetic Fields has been created based on the article “IIA finds a novel way to explore the sun’s secrets by studying solar magnetic fields” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd August 2024. Why in News? Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have found a new way… Continue reading Study of Solar Magnetic Fields

First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload

Source- This post on First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload has been created based on the article “What the first findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3 mission tell us about the Moon” published in “The Indian Express” on 23rd August. Why in News? Recently, scientists in India have released the findings of studies carried out… Continue reading First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload

Series of Industrial Accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ

Source: The post series of industrial accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ has been created, based on the article “Death at work: A safety audit is essential to prevent industrial accidents” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Disaster management Context: The article discusses a series of industrial accidents… Continue reading Series of Industrial Accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ

Issue with hydropower projects on the Teesta River

Source: The post issue with hydropower projects on the Teesta River has been created, based on the article “Power play: Hydropower projects must factor in the environmental costs too” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Infrastructures and Disaster Management Context: The article discusses recent landslides in Sikkim… Continue reading Issue with hydropower projects on the Teesta River

Genome Editing and TnpB

Source- This post on Genome Editing and TnpB has been created based on the article “ICAR, Penn State team makes a tool small enough to edit plant genomes” published in “The Hindu” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Researchers have developed a plant genome editor using a protein derived from Deinococcus radiodurans bacteria, known… Continue reading Genome Editing and TnpB

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