Knolls Archive of Day 13th of February 2025
Einstein Ring
News: The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid space telescope discovered a rare Einstein ring around a galaxy called NGC 6505, located 590 million light-years from Earth. The images were captured in September 2023 and released on February 12, 2025. About Einstein Ring An Einstein ring is a ring-shaped pattern of light formed due to gravitational… Continue reading Einstein Ring
Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024
News: India ranked 96 out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, dropping three places from 93 in 2023. About Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is released annually by Transparency International. It ranks 180 countries and territories based on perceived levels of public sector corruption. The score… Continue reading Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024
Sukhoi Su-57
News: The Sukhoi Su-57 is in the news due to Russia offering India the production of the aircraft to strengthen the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fleet. About Sukhoi Su-57 The Sukhoi Su-57 is a fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft developed by Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau, designed for air superiority, strike missions, and reconnaissance. It is the… Continue reading Sukhoi Su-57
Asian Elephants’ Trumpeting and Vocal Communication
News: Researchers from Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru studied Asian elephants in Bandipur and Mudumalai National Parks (Southern India). They recorded elephant sounds for 2 years in different places like forests, grasslands, and water bodies. About Asian Elephants’ Trumpeting and Vocal Communication Findings of the study: Elephants produce 4 key types of sounds: Type of… Continue reading Asian Elephants’ Trumpeting and Vocal Communication
Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations 2018
News: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018, introducing stricter rules to combat spam calls and SMS messages. About Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 It was introduced by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to curb unsolicited commercial communication (spam)… Continue reading Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations 2018
