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New algorithm to quantify terrestrial RFI in space for earth orbiting radio astronomy experiments

Source: The post is based on the article “New algorithm to quantify terrestrial RFI in space for earth orbiting radio astronomy experiments” published in PIB on 25th July 2023. What is the News? Scientists at Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, have developed an algorithm called STARFIRE… Continue reading New algorithm to quantify terrestrial RFI in space for earth orbiting radio astronomy experiments

Geneva HIV patient cured? Can stem cell transplant help?

Source: The post is based on the article “Geneva HIV patient cured? Can stem cell transplant help?” published in Indian Express on 25th July 2023 What is the News? A sixth person with HIV, being referred to as the Geneva patient has likely been cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant for leukemia. … Continue reading Geneva HIV patient cured? Can stem cell transplant help?

Moon missions offer tough tests – landers, the toughest

Source: The post is based on the article “Moon missions offer tough tests – landers, the toughest” published in The Hindu on 26th July 2023. What is the News? According to the data, historically 40% of moon missions have failed and 60% of lander missions have been unsuccessful. What is the data on the success… Continue reading Moon missions offer tough tests – landers, the toughest

Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers

Source: The post is based on the article “Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers” published in PIB on 25th July 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Lok Sabha about the measures taken to rehabilitate Manual Scavengers. What are the measures taken by the government of India to rehabilitate Manual… Continue reading Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers

Full-reserve banking: where banks act solely as custodians of customers’ money

Source: The post is based on the article “Full-reserve banking: where banks act solely as custodians of customers’ money” published in The Hindu on 26th July 2023. What is the News? This article talks about the Full-reserve banking system. What is Full-reserve banking? Full-reserve banking also known as 100% reserve banking refers to a system… Continue reading Full-reserve banking: where banks act solely as custodians of customers’ money

Safety limits to flying

Source: The post is based on the article “Safety limits to flying” published in Indian Express on 26th July 2023 What is the News? Recently, around 100 passengers were stranded in Rajkot after their Air India flight to Delhi was cancelled. The pilot had refused to take off because the permitted duty hours of the… Continue reading Safety limits to flying

Scientists unveil method to power devices using air humidity

Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists unveil method to power devices using air humidity” published in The Week on 20th July 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have successfully developed a technology called Hygroelectricity. What is Hygroelectricity? Hydroelectricity is a technology that can harvest electricity from… Continue reading Scientists unveil method to power devices using air humidity

Oppenheimer’s project should inspire climate action urgency

Source: The post is based on the article “Oppenheimer’s project should inspire climate action urgency” published in Live Mint on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: measures needed to tackle climate change News: The article explains different models that can be adopted to tackle climate change. What are the different models present that can be replicated… Continue reading Oppenheimer’s project should inspire climate action urgency

What has flipped the forex reserve Decline of India?

Source: The post is based on the article “What has flipped the forex reserve Decline of India?” published in Live Mint on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About India’s forex reserves News: As of March 2023, India’s forex reserves stood at $578.4 billion, showing a decrease of over $28 billion… Continue reading What has flipped the forex reserve Decline of India?

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