Source: The post is based on the article “In war-torn Ukraine, Unesco fights to protect a beetroot soup” published in TOI on 17th October 2022. What is the News? UNESCO inscribed the Culture of Ukrainian borscht cooking on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding in July 2022. What is Ukrainian… Continue reading Ukrainian Borsch: In war-torn Ukraine, Unesco fights to protect a beetroot soup
[Yojana October Summary] Green Telecom – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction With the advent of 5G Technology it is expected that there will be significant rise in towers, small cells and BT Stations (Base Transceiver). It is feared that it will result in accelerating Green House Gas (GHG) and Carbon emissions, contributing to global warming. To reduce the adverse effect on… Continue reading [Yojana October Summary] Green Telecom – Explained, pointwise
What is ‘meat’ from plants, and is ‘just like’ meat vegetarian?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is ‘meat’ from plants, and is ‘just like’ meat vegetarian?″ published in Indian Express on 17th October 2022. What is the News? Recently, cricketer M S Dhoni picked up an undisclosed equity stake in plant-based meat startup Shaka Harry. A couple also founded plant-based Imagine Meats… Continue reading What is ‘meat’ from plants, and is ‘just like’ meat vegetarian?
India’s coal mines are severely under-utilized amid push for new ones: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s coal mines are severely under-utilized amid push for new ones: Report″ published in The Hindu on 17th October 2022. What is the News? According to an analysis by Global Energy Monitor(GEM), India is developing 99 new coal mines despite the Government of India’s International pledge to… Continue reading India’s coal mines are severely under-utilized amid push for new ones: Report
Union Finance Minister attends the International Monetary and Financial Committee in Washington DC
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Finance Minister attends the International Monetary and Financial Committee in Washington DC” published in PIB on 16th October 2022. What is the News? Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs attended the Plenary Meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee(IMFC) at the International Monetary Fund… Continue reading Union Finance Minister attends the International Monetary and Financial Committee in Washington DC
PM dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units across 75 districts to the nation
Source: The post is based on the article “PM dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units across 75 districts to the nation” published in PIB on 16th October 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has dedicated 75 Digital Banking Units(DBU) across 75 districts to the nation. Note: As part of the Union budget speech for… Continue reading PM dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units across 75 districts to the nation
Heavy metal out there: Researchers detect barium in atmospheres of 2 exoplanets
Source: The post is based on the article “Heavy metal out there: Researchers detect barium in atmospheres of 2 exoplanets” published in Down To Earth on 16th October 2022. What is the News? Scientists have detected barium in the upper atmosphere of two giant exoplanets for the first time. Which are those two exoplanets where… Continue reading Heavy metal out there: Researchers detect barium in atmospheres of 2 exoplanets
Global Hunger Report 2022- The index is an erroneous measure of hunger and suffers from serious methodological issues
Source: This post is based on the following articles: a. “Explained | Understanding the Global Hunger Index” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2022 b. “Global Hunger Report 2022- The index is an erroneous measure of hunger and suffers from serious methodological issues” published in PIB on 17th October 2022. What is the News?… Continue reading Global Hunger Report 2022- The index is an erroneous measure of hunger and suffers from serious methodological issues
Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?
Source: The post is based on the article “Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?” published in Down To Earth on 17th October 2022. What is the News? According to a study, Cold ocean currents have sheltered the Galápagos Islands from global warming. About Galapagos Island The Galapagos Islands… Continue reading Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – October, 2022 – 1st week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – October 2022 – First week Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily current affairs.… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – October, 2022 – 1st week
