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Antihistamines

Source-This post on Antihistamines is based on the article “What are antihistamines?” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? There has been an increase in the intake of antihistamines to treat health concerns. About Antihistamines 1. About Antihistamines: They are common drugs that can be purchased without a prescription. They are… Continue reading Antihistamines

Nephrotic Syndrome

Source- This post on Nephrotic Syndrome is based on the article “In search of skin lightening creams, kidneys take a hit” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Researchers from Kerala have reported a series of cases from Malappuram district where the regular use of fairness creams has been linked to… Continue reading Nephrotic Syndrome

Phi-3-mini

Source- This post on Phi-3-mini is based on the article ” Microsoft unveils Phi-3-mini, its smallest AI model yet: How it compares to bigger models” published in “Indian Express” on 27th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Microsoft unveiled the latest version of its ‘lightweight’ AI model that is the Phi-3-Mini. About Phi-3-mini 1.… Continue reading Phi-3-mini

Decreasing trend in solar radiation for electricity in India

Source- This post on the Decreasing trend in solar radiation for electricity in India is based on the article “Study says solar radiation available for producing power falling in India” published in “The Hindu” on 27th March 2024. Why in the News? A recent study conducted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Pune has warned… Continue reading Decreasing trend in solar radiation for electricity in India

Symbol Loading Unit (SLU)

Source- This post on Symbol Loading Unit (SLU) and how it works is based on the article “SLU, ‘matchbox’ that feeds EVM candidate info” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court dismissed a request to verify 100% of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips… Continue reading Symbol Loading Unit (SLU)

Nilgiri Tahr census

Source-This post on Nilgiri Tahr census is based on the article “IUCN representative to be an observer in Nilgiri Tahr survey” published in “The Hindu” on 25th March 2024. Why in the News? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will be joining the three-day synchronised Nilgiri Tahr census as a third-party observer. About… Continue reading Nilgiri Tahr census

Global Report on Food Crises 2024 (GRFC)

Source- This post on Global Report on Food Crises 2024 (GRFC) is based on the article “Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC) report” published in “Down to Earth” on 24th March 2024. Why in the News? According to the 2024 Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC), nearly 282 million people faced high levels of acute… Continue reading Global Report on Food Crises 2024 (GRFC)

Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee 

Source-This post on Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee is based on the article “Pivotal fourth session of negotiations on a global plastics treaty opens in Ottawa” published in “UNEP official website” on 24th March 2024. Why in the News? The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution opened… Continue reading Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee 

Ross Ice Shelf

Source-This post on Ross Ice Shelf  is based on the article “Antarctica’s France-Sized Ice Shelf Makes Daily Jumps, Raising Icequake Concerns “published in “NDTV” on 24th March 2024. Why in the News? Researchers have uncovered a surprising phenomenon in Antarctica where the massive Ross Ice Shelf which is roughly the size of France, lurches forward… Continue reading Ross Ice Shelf

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