Source: The post is based on the article “A golden memory of Rajahmahendravaram” published in The Hindu on 5th September 2022. What is the News? Seven Gold coins that date back to the Eastern Chalukya dynasty including the rule of Rajaraja Narendra are preserved at the Rallabandi Subbarao Government Museum in Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh.… Continue reading A golden memory of Rajahmahendravaram
Scientists are unsure about how ‘Nano Urea’ benefits crop
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists are unsure about how ‘Nano Urea’ benefits crop” published in The Hindu on 4th September 2022. What is the News? Nano Urea (a fertilizer) has been approved by the government for commercial use because of its potential to substantially reduce the import bill, but several experts… Continue reading Scientists are unsure about how ‘Nano Urea’ benefits crop
NASA scheduled its Artemis-1 mission launch at 11.47 pm, why so precise?
Source: The post is based on the article “NASA scheduled its Artemis-1 mission launch at 11.47 pm, why so precise?” published in Indian Express on 5th September 2022. What is the News? After an aborted attempt, NASA was to make another bid to launch its Artemis-1 mission. There was a two-hour window to launch the… Continue reading NASA scheduled its Artemis-1 mission launch at 11.47 pm, why so precise?
Who can enter various zones in an airport
Source: The post is based on the article “Who can enter various zones in an airport” published in Indian Express on 5th September 2022. What is the News? Delhi Police have registered an FIR accusing the deputy commissioner of Deoghar of sedition after he reported to the Jharkhand government that two MPs had entered Air… Continue reading Who can enter various zones in an airport
Shumang Leela, the traditional form of theatre celebrated in All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-2022 in Imphal
Source: The post is based on the article “Shumang Leela, the traditional form of theatre celebrated in All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-2022 in Imphal” published in AIR on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The 50th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-2022 has started at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen at Palace Compound in… Continue reading Shumang Leela, the traditional form of theatre celebrated in All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-2022 in Imphal
India’s first-ever “Night Sky Sanctuary” to be set up in Ladakh; the proposed Dark Sky Reserve will be completed at Hanle in Ladakh within 3 months
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first-ever “Night Sky Sanctuary” to be set up in Ladakh; the proposed Dark Sky Reserve will be completed at Hanle in Ladakh within 3 months” published in PIB on 4th September 2022. What is the News? The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has announced the… Continue reading India’s first-ever “Night Sky Sanctuary” to be set up in Ladakh; the proposed Dark Sky Reserve will be completed at Hanle in Ladakh within 3 months
Government push to coarse cereals as climate change affects wheat, paddy cultivation
Source: The post is based on the article “Government push to coarse cereals as climate change affects wheat, paddy cultivation” published in PIB on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The Government of India is considering pushing toward coarse cereals as climate change is affecting wheat and paddy cultivation. What are Coarse Cereals? Coarse… Continue reading Government push to coarse cereals as climate change affects wheat, paddy cultivation
Parliamentary panel flags low ridership, need for unified Metro law
Source: The post is based on the article “Parliamentary panel flags low ridership, need for unified Metro law” published in The Hindu on 5th September 2022. What is the News? Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs has submitted a report titled “implementation of Metro rail projects” to the Lok Sabha. What are the… Continue reading Parliamentary panel flags low ridership, need for unified Metro law
Precision farming needs to be promoted to get more output with less exploitation of natural resources
Source: The post is based on the article “Precision farming needs to be promoted to get more output with less exploitation of natural resources” published in the Indian Express on 5th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. Relevance: About… Continue reading Precision farming needs to be promoted to get more output with less exploitation of natural resources
Coercion as conversion: Sexual orientation and gender identities do not require medical intervention
Source: The post is based on the article “Coercion as conversion: Sexual orientation and gender identities do not require medical intervention” published in The Hindu on 5th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Relevance: About conversion therapy. News: Recently, the National Medical Commission… Continue reading Coercion as conversion: Sexual orientation and gender identities do not require medical intervention
