News: Five cheetahs were released in MP’s Kuno National Park, increasing the total to 12. About Kuno National Park: Location: Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh, near the Chambal region Established: It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1981, upgraded to a national park in 2018 It is named after the Kuno River, a significant tributary of the… Continue reading Kuno National Park (KNP)
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Andaman Sea
News: Recently, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Andaman Sea. About Andaman Sea The Andaman Sea is a marginal sea of the eastern Indian Ocean, situated to the southeast of the Bay of Bengal. It is bordered by: India (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) to the west Myanmar to the north and northeast Thailand to the… Continue reading Andaman Sea
Zonal Councils
News: Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over the 27th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Pune. About Zonal Councils Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru introduced the concept of zonal councils in 1956 during the debate on the States Reorganisation Commission report. It was introduced as a mechanism to promote inter-state cooperation and resolve… Continue reading Zonal Councils
Dinesh Khara Committee
News: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has set up a high-powered committee led by Dinesh Khara, former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI). About the Dinesh Khara Committee The Dinesh Khara Committee is a high-powered committee formed by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to review the Insurance Act,… Continue reading Dinesh Khara Committee
Solar Coronal Holes
News: Recently, astronomers conducted an extensive study on coronal holes. The study suggests that coronal holes influence Indian monsoon rainfall through their radiative effects. About Solar Coronal Holes Solar coronal holes are regions on the Sun’s outer atmosphere (corona) that appear dark in X-ray and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) images due to their lower density and… Continue reading Solar Coronal Holes
Remission
News: Recently, the Supreme Court in a landmark ruling, directed all states with remission policies to consider the premature release of eligible prisoners even if they have not applied for remission. About Remission Remission is the reduction of a prison sentence granted to a convict before the completion of their term. It is different from… Continue reading Remission
DHARMA GUARDIAN Exercise
News: The Indian Army contingent has departed for the 6th edition of India-Japan Joint Military Exercise – DHARMA GUARDIAN, scheduled from 24th February to 9th March 2025 at the East Fuji Manoeuvre Training Area, Japan. About DHARMA GUARDIAN Exercise This is an annual joint military exercise, held alternately in India and Japan. The previous edition… Continue reading DHARMA GUARDIAN Exercise
National Medical Commission (NMC)
News: Recently, the Supreme Court struck down the National Medical Commission (NMC)’s eligibility condition requiring MBBS aspirants with disabilities to have “both hands intact, with intact sensation and sufficient strength.” About National Medical Commission (NMC) The National Medical Commission (NMC) is the statutory body established under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, replacing the Medical… Continue reading National Medical Commission (NMC)
Article 101(4) of the Indian Constitution
News: Amritpal Singh, incarcerated under the National Security Act, has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court to attend the ongoing Parliament session. He seeks to avoid disqualification under Article 101(4) due to prolonged absence from the Lok Sabha. About Article 101(4) of the Indian Constitution Article 101(4) of the Indian Constitution provides that: If… Continue reading Article 101(4) of the Indian Constitution
Majorana 1 Chip
News: Recently, Microsoft introduced its latest Majorana 1 chip. About Majorana 1 Aim: Majorana 1 aims to bring quantum computing closer to real-world applications by addressing key challenges in the field. Reduced Error Rates: It utilizes the properties of Majorana fermions to improve fault tolerance, making computations more stable and reliable. 20 Years in the… Continue reading Majorana 1 Chip
