Source: The post is based on the article “Magnetic-Stress as a new chauffeur of metal-insulator transition” published in “PIB” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists have found the reason behind how certain materials can change from being good conductors of electricity (metallic) to insulators (materials in which electric current does not flow… Continue reading Magnetic-Stress as a new chauffeur of metal-insulator transition
New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram
Source: The post is based on the article “New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram” published in “Hindustan Times” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists have discovered a new species of toads named Bufoides bhupathyi. Note: Toad is a common name for certain frogs.They are characterized by dry, leathery… Continue reading New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram
Gulf of Guinea: Indian Naval Ship SUMEDHA visits Nigeria
Source: The post is based on the article “Gulf of Guinea: Indian Naval Ship SUMEDHA visits Nigeria” published in “PIB” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? The Indian Navy Ship (INS) SUMEDHA has made a port call to Nigeria to improve existing bilateral relations as well as security in the Gulf of Guinea.… Continue reading Gulf of Guinea: Indian Naval Ship SUMEDHA visits Nigeria
Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937: A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation
Source: The post is based on the article “Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937: A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation” published in “PIB” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has made several amendments to the Aircraft Rules,1937. These amendments aim to… Continue reading Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937: A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation
What is the white phosphorus that Israel is accused of using in Gaza?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the white phosphorus that Israel is accused of using in Gaza?” published in “Al Jazeera” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? Human Rights Watch (HRW) have said that the Israeli military has recently used white phosphorus munitions in Lebanon and Gaza. What is… Continue reading What is the white phosphorus that Israel is accused of using in Gaza?
Pontus Plate: Scientists discover ghost of ancient mega-plate that disappeared 20 million years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “Pontus Plate: Scientists discover ghost of ancient mega-plate that disappeared 20 million years ago” published in “Science Alert” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists have rediscovered a long-lost tectonic plate named “Pontus Plate”. What is a Pontus Plate? The Pontus plate is a tectonic… Continue reading Pontus Plate: Scientists discover ghost of ancient mega-plate that disappeared 20 million years ago
Court declines abortion plea, says it can’t ‘stop heartbeat’ of viable foetus
Source: The post is based on the article “Court declines abortion plea, says it can’t ‘stop heartbeat’ of viable foetus” published in “The Hindu” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has declined a married woman’s plea to medically terminate her 26-week pregnancy. The court gave this judgment based on the… Continue reading Court declines abortion plea, says it can’t ‘stop heartbeat’ of viable foetus
The materiality and morality of Net Zero should go hand in hand
Source: This post has been created based on the article “The materiality and morality of Net Zero should go hand in hand” published in LiveMint on 17th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. GS Paper 3… Continue reading The materiality and morality of Net Zero should go hand in hand
Palliative care, a way to reduce financial distress for people with life limiting diseases
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Palliative care, a way to reduce financial distress for people with life limiting diseases” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: This article discusses… Continue reading Palliative care, a way to reduce financial distress for people with life limiting diseases
The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA
Source: This post has been created based on the article “The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. News: This article discusses the importance of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) with respect to… Continue reading The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA
