Source: This post Implications of terror attack in Raesi has been created based on the article Reasi Attack in Jammu & Kashmir and the Need for India to Redraw Its Red Lines, published in Indian Express on 12th June 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal Security News: The Reasi attack on a… Continue reading Implications of terror attack in Raesi
Lithium Reserves in India – Challenges and Way forward- Explained Pointwise
Lithium (Li), sometimes also referred as ‘White gold’ due to its high demand for rechargeable batteries, is a soft and silvery-white metal. It started a race of mining and procurement of Lithium reserves in India and all over the world. In this process, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) discovered lithium reserves of 5.9 million… Continue reading Lithium Reserves in India – Challenges and Way forward- Explained Pointwise
Portable Optical Atomic Clock
Source: The post on Portable optical atomic clock is based on the article “New portable atomic clock offers very accurate timekeeping at sea” published in The Hindu on 11 June 2024. Why in News? A new portable optical atomic clock has been developed for accurate timekeeping at sea. About recent research Researchers have built a portable optical atomic… Continue reading Portable Optical Atomic Clock
Ghataprabha River
Source– This post on Ghataprabha River is based on the article “Nine rescued after tractor falls into Ghataprabha River” published in “Times of India” on 12th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, nine people were rescued by locals after a tractor overturned and fell into the Ghataprabha River. About Ghataprabha River 1. The Ghataprabha… Continue reading Ghataprabha River
IISc Develops a Sustainable method to eliminate toxic heavy metals
Source: The post on Sustainable method to eliminate toxic heavy metals is based on the article “IISc develops method to remove heavy metal contaminants from groundwater” published in The Hindu on 11 June 2024 What is the News? Recently, scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru have invented a sustainable three-step method to eliminate toxic… Continue reading IISc Develops a Sustainable method to eliminate toxic heavy metals
Four-horned Antelope
Source– This post on Four-horned antelope is based on the article “MP: Rare 4-Horned Antelope Sighted In Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve” published in “The Free Press Journal” on 11th April 2024. Why in the News? A rare four-horned antelope has been sighted for the first time in the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve. About four-horned antelope… Continue reading Four-horned Antelope
Donanemab Antibody to fight Alzheimer
Source– This post on Donanemab is based on the article “Scientists Back new Alzheimer’s Drug” published in “The Hindu” on 12th April 2024. Why in the News? Donanemab which is currently in trials has shown significant potential in slowing cognitive decline in individuals with early Alzheimer’s. About Donanemab 1. Donanemab is a monoclonal antibody that… Continue reading Donanemab Antibody to fight Alzheimer
Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Source– This post on Competition Commission of India (CCI) is based on the article ‘CCI approves acquisition of Global Infrastructure Management, LLC by BlackRock Funding, Inc.’ published in “PIB” on 11th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of Global Infrastructure Management, LLC by BlackRock Funding, Inc.… Continue reading Competition Commission of India (CCI)
[Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – June 2024 – 1st week
Dear Friends, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the month of June 2024 – First week. We have made several improvements in our compilations structure, to make them more user-friendly and easy to use. Give your feedback on the same and provide suggestions in the comment box, if you want any further… Continue reading [Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – June 2024 – 1st week
[Download] New and Improved 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – June 2024 – 1st week
Dear Friends, We are in the process of increasing the quality of our compilations. In this 9 PM Compilation, we have created subjectwise and topicwise segregation of the weekly current affairs. We have also changed the format of the articles. UPSC Weekly Compilation 2024 Please give us your feedback and suggestions for any further improvement.… Continue reading [Download] New and Improved 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – June 2024 – 1st week
