Source: The post is based on the article “One of the biggest known black holes discovered due to its light-bending gravity” published in Indian Express on 3rd April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Which is the technique used by researchers to discover black holes?3 What is Gravitational lensing?4 What is a black hole? What… Continue reading One of the biggest known black holes discovered due to its light-bending gravity
ISRO successfully conducts landing experiment of the Reusable Launch Vehicle
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successfully conducts landing experiment of the Reusable Launch Vehicle” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Reusable Launch Vehicle(RLV)?3 What is the Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstration (RLV-TD)?4 How many RLV experiments have been carried out by India?5… Continue reading ISRO successfully conducts landing experiment of the Reusable Launch Vehicle
A cosmic explosion in 2022 was the brightest ever — and may overturn decades-long theory on gamma ray bursts
Source: The post is based on the article “A cosmic explosion in 2022 was the brightest ever — and may overturn decades-long theory on gamma ray bursts” published in Down To Earth on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? In 2022, Astronomers recorded the brightest gamma-ray radiation (named GRB 221009A) of all time, which… Continue reading A cosmic explosion in 2022 was the brightest ever — and may overturn decades-long theory on gamma ray bursts
Many medical students under stress: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Many medical students under stress: study” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? A Right to Information(RTI) response from National Medical Commission(NMC) said that 64 MBBS and 55 postgraduate medicos died by suicide in the last five years. What is the data… Continue reading Many medical students under stress: study
In a first, Eravikulam National Park gets a fernarium
Source: The post is based on the article “In a first, Eravikulam National Park gets a fernarium” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? A Fernarium has been set up inside the Eravikulam National Park(ENP). This is the first time such a fern collection has been established in the hill… Continue reading In a first, Eravikulam National Park gets a fernarium
1930 helpline stands between online fraudsters and gullible customers; ₹306 crore saved since 2021
Source: The post is based on the article “1930 helpline stands between online fraudsters and gullible customers; ₹306 crore saved since 2021” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 What is the News? Around 1.33 lakh people across the country were able to get stolen money back after reporting the fraud on the toll-free… Continue reading 1930 helpline stands between online fraudsters and gullible customers; ₹306 crore saved since 2021
Long on intent: On India’s Foreign Trade Policy
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Harmonize trade policy with India’s broad goals” and “Our foreign trade policy bets on e-commerce for an export jump” published in the Livemint on 3rd April 2023. “Long on intent: On India’s Foreign Trade Policy” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3:… Continue reading Long on intent: On India’s Foreign Trade Policy
Chondrostereum Purpureum: Kolkata man catches potentially deadly plant disease; first such case in world
Source: The post is based on the article “Kolkata man catches potentially deadly plant disease; first such case in world” published in The Economic Times on 1st April 2023. What is the News? A 61-year-old man from Kolkata has been recently diagnosed with an infection from Chondrostereum Purpureum, a deadly plant fungus. This is said to be… Continue reading Chondrostereum Purpureum: Kolkata man catches potentially deadly plant disease; first such case in world
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #198 : Smita Nagraj Board, Bihar Home State, Geography Optional, Sports Hobby
Date of Interview: 3rd March, Forenoon, 3rd to go Board: Smita Nagaraj Ma’am Optional: Geography (No direct Qs asked) College: IIT Delhi, Mech (No direct Qs asked) Work Experience: Data Scientist at Axis Bank Hobbies: Analysing Indian Equity Market, Exploring Online Maps, Following domestic and international cricket. (1 question each on the first two). Home State:… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #198 : Smita Nagraj Board, Bihar Home State, Geography Optional, Sports Hobby
[Patna] Open Orientation Session for the preparation of UPSC IAS exam 2024
Dear Friends, IAS, or better we say DM is a very common word for the youth of Bihar. The craze for government jobs in Bihar is quite common. So, a sincere and aspirational student of Bihar goes directly for the top post of IAS or DM by targeting the UPSC IAS exam. The stories of… Continue reading [Patna] Open Orientation Session for the preparation of UPSC IAS exam 2024
