Source: This post on SpaceX’s Starship has been created based on the article “Why SpaceX ‘catching’ Starship booster with robotic arms is significant” published in Indian Express on 15th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, two giant robotic arms successfully caught the over 70-meter-long first stage booster of SpaceX’s Starship. This marks a significant step for Elon… Continue reading SpaceX’s Starship
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)
Source: This post on Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) has been created based on the article “What is THAAD, which US is sending to Israel; why this is significant” published in Indian Express on 15th October 2024. Why in news? The United States has deployed 100 troops and the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)… Continue reading Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)
Haber-Bosch Process
Source: This post on Haber-Bosch Process has been created based on the article “How did the Haber-Bosch process change the world?” published in The Hindu on 15th October 2024. Why in news? The Haber-Bosch process now removes one hundred million tonnes of nitrogen from the atmosphere and converts it into fertilizer, adding 165 million tonnes of… Continue reading Haber-Bosch Process
Nobel Prize in Economics 2024
Source: This post on Nobel Prize in Economics 2024 has been created based on the article “What this year’s Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded for” published in Indian Express on 15th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to economists Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Economics 2024
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 14th October 2024 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing, 14th October 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 14th October 2024 I Mains Marathon
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Can stem cells ‘cure’ diabetes? Lessons from two trials show how
News: Two separate reports from China show how stem cells were successfully used to ‘cure’ diabetes. One study showed how a woman with type 1 diabetes was reported to be insulin free a year after stem cell transplant. The other study showed similar success in a patient with type 2 diabetes. 1. Stem Cells: They… Continue reading Can stem cells ‘cure’ diabetes? Lessons from two trials show how
Take the gauntlet
News: Expanding the Kavach protection system should be a national priority, but it cannot be regarded a silver bullet. 1. Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) in partnership with three Indian companies to improve railway safety. 2. It oversees train speed and helps… Continue reading Take the gauntlet
Jaishankar to visit Pakistan today for SCO meeting
News: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Heads of Government meeting in Pakistan. 1. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a permanent inter-governmental, Eurasian organisation, established in 2001, in Shanghai by China, Russia and 4 CARs (Central Asian Republics)- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. 2. SCO membership has been expanded to 10… Continue reading Jaishankar to visit Pakistan today for SCO meeting
What are class actions, why are such lawsuits on the rise in India?
News: Class action lawsuits are gaining prominence in India following recent cases against Ola Electric Ltd and Jindal Poly Films Ltd. Also, CCPA has issued show cause notice to Ola Electric after several complaints were received against it. 1. Class Action: It is a legal recourse in which a group of people with common grievance… Continue reading What are class actions, why are such lawsuits on the rise in India?
