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Volcanic Vortex Rings

Source-This post on Volcanic Vortex Rings is based on the article “A Sicilian volcano is blowing smoke rings in the sky. What are volcanic vortex rings?” published in “Indian Express” on 12th April 2024. Why in the News? Mount Etna has been producing a volcanic vortex ring which has captivated scientists. About volcanic vortex ring… Continue reading Volcanic Vortex Rings

Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System

Source-This post on Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System is based on the article “DRDO & Indian Army conduct successful trials of indigenous Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Weapon System” published in “PIB” on 14th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, DRDO & Indian Army conducted successful trials of indigenous Man Portable Anti-tank… Continue reading Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System

Fort Emmanuel

Source– This post is based on the article “Fort’ in Fort Kochi cries for conservation” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? Historians are exploring measures to preserve the laterite-brick remains of Fort Emmanuel, which the Portuguese constructed along the beachfront in 1503. About Fort Emmanuel 1. Fort Emmanuel was built… Continue reading Fort Emmanuel

Prerana Program

Source-This post on Prerana Program is based on the article “Shri Sanjay Kumar addresses the First Alumni meet of the Prerana Program” published in “PIB” on 12th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) addressed the first alumni meeting of the Prerana Program. About Prerana… Continue reading Prerana Program

Novel hydrogel removes microplastics from water

Source-This post on Novel hydrogel removes microplastics from water is based on the article “IISc researchers design novel hydrogel to remove microplastics from water” published in “The Hindu” on 12th April 2024. Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a sustainable hydrogel specifically designed to tackle the menace… Continue reading Novel hydrogel removes microplastics from water

World Cybercrime Index

Source- This post on the World Cybercrime Index has been created based on the article “India ranks number 10 in cybercrime, study finds” published in “Economic Times” on 11 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, an international team of researchers has compiled the ‘World Cybercrime Index’. About World Cybercrime Index 1. The ‘World Cybercrime… Continue reading World Cybercrime Index

Adjudicating authority under PMLA

Source-This post on Adjudicating authority under PMLA has been created based on the article “What is the ‘Adjudicating Authority’ that has confirmed ED’s attachment of Rahul-Sonia-promoted company’s assets?” published in “The Indian Express” on 13 April 2024. Why in the news? The Adjudicating Authority under the PMLA recently confirmed that it has attached assets worth… Continue reading Adjudicating authority under PMLA

Invasive alien species threatening Natural ecosystem

Source- This post on Invasive alien species threatening Natural ecosystem  has been created based on the article “How invasive species threaten natural ecosystems” published in “The Indian Express” on 12 April 2024. Why in the news? In order to manage the rising chital population on Ross Island (now Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island), the Andaman… Continue reading Invasive alien species threatening Natural ecosystem

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