Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Institute of Astrophysics team surprised by their discovery on hot stars and white dwarfs” published in PIB on 30th December 2022 What is the News? Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics(IIA) while studying Omega Centauri have found strange hot stars that emitted less ultraviolet radiation… Continue reading Omega Centauri: Indian Institute of Astrophysics team surprised by their discovery on hot stars and white dwarfs
Deeptech: Government to launch the Digital India Innovation Fund for Catalyzing deep tech start-ups: Union Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Government to launch the Digital India Innovation Fund for Catalyzing deep tech start-ups: Union Minister” published in PIB on 30th December 2022 What is the News? The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology has said that the Government of India is planning to launch a… Continue reading Deeptech: Government to launch the Digital India Innovation Fund for Catalyzing deep tech start-ups: Union Minister
Year-end Review-2022 Ministry of Steel
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-end Review-2022 Ministry of Steel” published in PIB on 30th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Steel has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Steel in 2022? India is the 2nd largest… Continue reading Year-end Review-2022 Ministry of Steel
Fishermen raise concern over invasive species of mussel in Ennore and Pulicat
Source: The post is based on the article “Fishermen raise concern over invasive species of mussel in Ennore and Pulicat” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2022 What is the News? Fishermen of Pulicat and Ennore in Kerala are worried about the spread of an invasive mussel species named Mytella strigata or Charru mussels.… Continue reading Fishermen raise concern over invasive species of mussel in Ennore and Pulicat
Uzbekistan says 18 children die due to cough syrup made by an Indian firm; blame it on ethylene glycol
Source: The post is based on the article “Uzbekistan says 18 children die due to cough syrup made by an Indian firm; blame it on ethylene glycol” published in TOI on 30th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Ethylene Glycol?3 Why is Ethylene Glycol used in cough syrups?4 How toxic is ethylene… Continue reading Uzbekistan says 18 children die due to cough syrup made by an Indian firm; blame it on ethylene glycol
In the new evolving world, India needs a new vision
Source: The post is based on the article “In the new evolving world, India needs a new vision” published in The Hindu on 31st December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations. GS3- Indian economy and development Relevance: Developmental model for India in changing world order. News: The article explains the changing world order and the reason… Continue reading In the new evolving world, India needs a new vision
Mimetic community and mimicry in butterflies: Study shows butterflies bedazzle predators and escape
Source: The post is based on the article “Study shows butterflies bedazzle predators and escape” published in The Hindu on 31st December 2022. What is the News? A study conducted by scientists of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bengaluru has discovered secrets through which butterflies warn, fool, and escape their predators using their wing colour patterns and… Continue reading Mimetic community and mimicry in butterflies: Study shows butterflies bedazzle predators and escape
Free distribution of food grains: Sobering year end reality
Source: The post is based on the article “Sobering year end reality” published in Business Standard on 31st December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Food Security Relevance: Concerns with the free distribution of food grains. News: The government has recently allowed free food grains under NFSA till December 2023 and discontinued PMGKAY. This article discusses the impact of… Continue reading Free distribution of food grains: Sobering year end reality
Regaining lost votes: Remote voting for migrants is a great idea
Source: The post is based on the article “Regaining lost votes: Remote voting for migrants is a great idea” published in The Times of India on 31st December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2- Salient features of Representation of People Act Relevance: Electoral reforms News: The article explains the Election Commission’s move to extend voting rights to… Continue reading Regaining lost votes: Remote voting for migrants is a great idea
India’s global approach: 2023: The year India may realise its global power aspirations
Source: The post is based on the article “2023: The year India may realise its global power aspirations” published in The Indian Express on 31st December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance: Foreign policy choices of Indian government News: This article explains the Indian choice on important global issues. It also suggest the way forward… Continue reading India’s global approach: 2023: The year India may realise its global power aspirations
