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Commons and Community Governance

Source- This post on Commons and Community Governance is based on the article “What are the Commons and why is community leadership needed to govern them?” published in Indian Express on 16th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, New Delhi hosted a pioneering dialogue on governance of Commons, which was attended by 500+ grassroots representatives.… Continue reading Commons and Community Governance

AM, FM and Signal Modulation

Source- This post on AM, FM and Signal Modulation is based on the article “AM, FM and Signal Modulation” published in Indian Express on 16th September 2024. Why in News? AM (Amplitude Modulation) and FM (Frequency Modulation) are two fundamental techniques used in electronic communication to transmit information over radio waves. What is Amplitude Modulation… Continue reading AM, FM and Signal Modulation

Typhoon Yagi

Source- This post on Typhoon Yagi is based on the article “Behind Typhoon Yagi becoming the most powerful storm in Asia this year” published in Indian Express on 16th September 2024. Why in News? Typhoon Yagi, has emerged as the strongest tropical cyclone in Asia this year and the second most powerful globally after Hurricane… Continue reading Typhoon Yagi

BHASKAR Digital Platform

Source- This post on BHASKAR Digital Platform is based on the article “DPIIT to launch BHASKAR: A Revolutionary Platform for India’s Startup Ecosystem” published in PIB on 16th September 2024. Why in News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is launching the Bharat Startup… Continue reading BHASKAR Digital Platform

Study on transport sector emission

Source: This post on Study on transport sector emission has been created based on the article “With high targets, CO2 emissions from transport sector could be slashed up to 71% by 2050: Study”, published in Indian Express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? A World Resources Institute study recently found that road transport accounts for 90%… Continue reading Study on transport sector emission

IISc Develops Human Brain-Inspired Computing Platform

Source: This post on IISc Develops Human Brain-Inspired Computing Platform has been created based on the article “IISc proposes ‘human brain’ inspired computing platform to boost speeds, energy efficiency of AI tools”, published in Indian express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have created a revolutionary computing… Continue reading IISc Develops Human Brain-Inspired Computing Platform

Helium and its use in rockets

Source: This post on Helium and its use in rockets has been created based on the article “What is helium and why is it used in rockets?”, published in Indian Express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? The SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission was recently delayed due to helium-related problems with ground equipment. About Helium 1. Helium is… Continue reading Helium and its use in rockets

Port Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram

Source: This post on Port Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puramt has been created based on the article “Port Blair renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram: How the city got its name — and its connection with imperial Cholas”, published in Indian Express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah announced that Port Blair,… Continue reading Port Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram

BRICS Literature Forum 2024 

Source: This post on BRICS Literature Forum 2024 has been created based on the article “India participates in BRICS Literature Forum 2024 in Russia”, published in PIB on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, the BRICS Literature Forum 2024 took place in Kazan, Russia. About BRICS Literature Forum 2024 1. Event duration: It is currently underway… Continue reading BRICS Literature Forum 2024 

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