Source: The post is based on the article “An ancient sunken ocean floor seems to lie above Earth’s core, under the mantle” published in Indian Express on 15th April 2023 What is the News? Geologists have discovered a new layer between the core and the mantle that is likely to be a thin but dense… Continue reading An ancient sunken ocean floor seems to lie above Earth’s core, under the mantle
E-Prosecution portal: Home Ministry develops online module for timely disposal of criminal cases
Source: The post is based on the article “Home Ministry develops online module for timely disposal of criminal cases” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) e-prosecution portal has added a new feature that will fix the accountability of government lawyers. The system will send alerts… Continue reading E-Prosecution portal: Home Ministry develops online module for timely disposal of criminal cases
India’s forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 What is the News? India’s foreign exchange reserves have increased by $6.3 billion to jump to $584.76 billion. This is the highest in nine months. Note: In October 2021, the… Continue reading India’s forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn
Flash Droughts: As world warms, droughts coming on faster: Research
Source: The post is based on the article “As world warms, droughts coming on faster: Research” published in Indian Express on 15th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Flash Droughts?3 What causes Flash droughts?4 What did the study find about Flash droughts? What is the News? A study has found that Flash… Continue reading Flash Droughts: As world warms, droughts coming on faster: Research
What is magnetoresistance? It’s one more thing graphene does differently
Source: The post is based on the article “What is magnetoresistance? It’s one more thing graphene does differently” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Giant Magnetoresistance(GMR)?3 What did the researchers discover?4 What is Graphene? What is the News? Researchers in the UK have discovered that graphene… Continue reading What is magnetoresistance? It’s one more thing graphene does differently
What the Uttaramerur inscription, recently referred to by PM says
Source: The post is based on the article “What the Uttaramerur inscription, recently referred to by PM says” published in Indian Express on 15th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Uttaramerur Inscription?3 What does the Uttaramerur inscription say?4 Is Uttaramerur inscription an example of democracy? What is the News? The Prime Minister… Continue reading What the Uttaramerur inscription, recently referred to by PM says
Safety Across Asia for the Global Environment (SAFE) Project: China out of UN’s wildlife survey for pandemic controls
Source: The post is based on the article “China out of UN’s wildlife survey for pandemic controls” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023 What is the News? China is not participating in a United Nations project called Safety Across Asia for the Global Environment (SAFE) to survey high-risk facilities, including Asian wet markets,… Continue reading Safety Across Asia for the Global Environment (SAFE) Project: China out of UN’s wildlife survey for pandemic controls
IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet
Source: The post is based on the following articles “The ‘fact check’ is that Indians will have little choice” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023. “IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet” published in the Indian Express on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: role of media and social networking… Continue reading IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet
The Misconception About Bail-Jail
Source: The post is based on the article “The Misconception About Bail-Jail” published in The Times of India on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance – Criminal Justice System Relevance: About Undertrials prisoners in India News: The article explains the situation of undertrial prisoners in India. Contents1 What are the findings of the data on… Continue reading The Misconception About Bail-Jail
India is at the bullseye of climate change’s heat impacting workers — this has economic effects
Source: The post is based on the article “India is at the bullseye of climate change’s heat impacting workers — this has economic effects” published in The Times of India on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate Change Relevance: Impact of rising heat News: The article discusses various impacts of rising heat on labour productivity… Continue reading India is at the bullseye of climate change’s heat impacting workers — this has economic effects
