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Indian Navy launches third ‘Ikshak’ survey vessel
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Navy launches third ‘Ikshak’ survey vessel” published in PIB on 27th November 2022. What is the News? The Indian Navy has launched the third Ikshak Survey Vessel. What is Ikshak? Ikshak is the third of the four survey vessels (Large) project. Built by: Garden Reach Shipbuilders… Continue reading Indian Navy launches third ‘Ikshak’ survey vessel
Himalayan yak accepted as food animal by FSSAI
Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan yak accepted as food animal by FSSAI” published in The Hindu on 28th November 2022. What is the News? The Himalayan Yak has been accepted as a Food Animal by the scientific panel of Food Safety and Standard Authority of India(FSSAI). What is Himalayan Yak? Himalayan… Continue reading Himalayan yak accepted as food animal by FSSAI
What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?” published in Indian Express on 28th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bluebugging?3 How does Bluebugging work?4 Which devices are susceptible to Bluebugging? 5 What are the techniques to prevent bluebugging? What is… Continue reading What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?
Scientists discover new species of black corals near the Great Barrier Reef
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists discover new species of black corals near the Great Barrier Reef” published in The Hindu on 27th November 2022. What is the News? Researchers at Smithsonian Institution, Washington have discovered five new species of black corals living as deep as 2,500 feet (760 metres) below the… Continue reading Scientists discover new species of black corals near the Great Barrier Reef
Exotic and novel food items: Growing across nations and continents
Source: The post is based on the article “Growing across nations and continents” published in the Business Standard on 28th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture Relevance: About exotic and novel food items. News: The cultivation of exotic and novel fruits and vegetables is expanding in India at a fast pace. Contents1 What are some common… Continue reading Exotic and novel food items: Growing across nations and continents
Shifts unexplained – System of shuffling High Court judges without consent needs reconsideration
Source: The post is based on the article “Shifts unexplained – System of shuffling High Court judges without consent needs reconsideration” published in The Hindu on 28th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About transferring the judges of High Courts. News: A recent round of transfers… Continue reading Shifts unexplained – System of shuffling High Court judges without consent needs reconsideration
A region-specific strategy and their introduction in mid-day meals could boost millets cultivation
Source: The post is based on the article “A region-specific strategy and their introduction in mid-day meals could boost millets cultivation” published in the Indian Express on 28th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture Relevance: About improving millet cultivation in India. News: The United Nations has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets. Contents1 About India’s millet… Continue reading A region-specific strategy and their introduction in mid-day meals could boost millets cultivation
Pill Carefully Hospitals, doctors, chemists – they all need a stronger push towards rational use of antibiotics
Source: The post is based on the article “Pill Carefully Hospitals, doctors, chemists – they all need a stronger push towards rational use of antibiotics” published in The Times of India on 28th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Relevance: About Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). News:… Continue reading Pill Carefully Hospitals, doctors, chemists – they all need a stronger push towards rational use of antibiotics
The President’s caution on overcrowding of prisons is a wake-up call to the executive and judiciary
Source: The post is based on the article “The President’s caution on overcrowding of prisons is a wake-up call to the executive and judiciary” published in the Indian Express on 28th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Prison reforms Relevance: About overcrowding of prisons. News: Recently, the President called the government and the judiciary to address the issue… Continue reading The President’s caution on overcrowding of prisons is a wake-up call to the executive and judiciary
