Source: The post is based on the article “The 2047 Dream- Developed country? Provided India undertakes a tough but doable set of internal reforms” published in “Times of India” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. & GS3- growth, development and… Continue reading The 2047 Dream- Developed country? Provided India undertakes a tough but doable set of internal reforms
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Scientists detect ‘microplastics’ in human heart for first time: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists detect ‘microplastics’ in human heart for first time: Report” published in Hindustan Times on 16th August 2023. What is the news? Scientists at Beijing Anzhen Hospital in China found microplastics in the heart tissues of patients who had heart surgery. They also found Polyethylene terephthalate, commonly used in clothing and food… Continue reading Scientists detect ‘microplastics’ in human heart for first time: Report
Not Just Moon: Isro’s Aditya-L1, India’s first Solar mission, reaches spaceport
Source: The post is based on the article “Not Just Moon: Isro’s Aditya-L1, India’s first Solar mission, reaches spaceport” published in The Times of India on 16th August 2023. What is the news? India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1 is expected to be launched by late August or early September. About Aditya – L1 Mission Read Here: India’s first mission to… Continue reading Not Just Moon: Isro’s Aditya-L1, India’s first Solar mission, reaches spaceport
Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance
Source: The post is based on the article “Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the news? Genome sequencing technologies have been useful in detecting the SARS-CoV-2 as the causative agent of COVID-19 as well as other diseases. What is Genome Sequencing? Click Here to Read Genome sequencing allows scientists to… Continue reading Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance
Less than 1% mitigation & adaptation funding went to world’s indigenous groups despite more commitment: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “Less than 1% mitigation & adaptation funding went to world’s indigenous groups despite more commitment: Report” published in Down To Earth on 11th August 2023. What is the News? A report has been released on the initial phase of the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI). The report highlights… Continue reading Less than 1% mitigation & adaptation funding went to world’s indigenous groups despite more commitment: Report
SC plans expansion of infra; e-Courts to offer national link
Source: The post is based on the article “SC plans expansion of infra; e-Courts to offer national link” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? The Chief Justice of India has announced a plan to expand the Supreme Court with 27 additional courts and 51 judges’ chambers. Currently, the Supreme… Continue reading SC plans expansion of infra; e-Courts to offer national link
MeitY Secretary launches the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’
Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY Secretary launches the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’” published in PIB on 14th August 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MeitY) Secretary has launched the ‘Graphene-Aurora program’ at a function in Maker Village Kochi, Kerala. The program shall be implemented by Digital University Kerala… Continue reading MeitY Secretary launches the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’
WHO and the Ministry of Ayush to host the first-ever Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO and the Ministry of Ayush to host the first-ever Global Summit on Traditional Medicine” published in PIB on 14th August 2023. What is the News? The first WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit will take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. About First WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit: Organized… Continue reading WHO and the Ministry of Ayush to host the first-ever Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
275 bird species counted during survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve
Source: The post is based on the article “275 bird species counted during survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? The findings of the survey conducted at Corbett Tiger Reserve has been released. Who conducted the survey at the Corbett Tiger Reserve? The survey was… Continue reading 275 bird species counted during survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve
India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Russia’s Arctic Murmansk port this year
Source: The post is based on the article “India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Russia’s Arctic Murmansk port this year” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? India’s connection with Russia’s Arctic region has been growing, with a significant portion of cargo handled by the Murmansk port. In… Continue reading India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Russia’s Arctic Murmansk port this year
