Source-This post on Neuralink Human Brain Implant in human has been created based on the article “Neuralink implants brain chip in first human, Musk says” published in “The Business Standard” on 31 January 2024. Why in the news? The first human patient has received an implant from brain-chip startup Neuralink on Sunday and is recovering well.… Continue reading Neuralink Human Brain Implant For the First Time
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Corruption index: India ranks 93 among 180 nations
Source-This post is based on the article “Corruption index: India ranks 93 among 180 nations” published in “The Indian Express” on 31st January 2024. Why in the News? According to the latest report by Transparency International, India secured the 93rd position out of 180 countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2023. What is… Continue reading Corruption index: India ranks 93 among 180 nations
PM launched multiple technological initiatives for courts in India
Source-This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Diamond Jubilee celebration of Supreme Court” published in “PIB” on 28th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently PM Modi has inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court and unveiled several technology initiatives. What are the various technology initiatives launched? Aspect Details Digital Supreme… Continue reading PM launched multiple technological initiatives for courts in India
Snow Leopard
Source-This post on snow leopard has been created based on the article “After four years of survey, India’s snow leopard count put at 718″ published in “The Hindu” on 31 January 2024. Why in the news? Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav has recently released the report on the Status… Continue reading Snow Leopard
Gallantry awards
Source-This post on gallantry award has been created based on the article “Republic Day 2024: Over 1,100 personnel awarded Gallantry and Service medals.Details here” published in “Live Mint“on 25 January 2024. Why in the news? The Central Government has chosen 1,132 personnel from various services including police, fire service, home guard, civil defence, and correctional… Continue reading Gallantry awards
Alpenglow Phenomenon
Source-This post on Alpenglow Phenomenon has been created based on the article “NASA astronaut shares photos of ‘alpenglow’ from space: What is it?” published in “The Economic Times” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? Recently, NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara of the International Space Station shared some amazing photos of “alpenglow” phenomenon observed near… Continue reading Alpenglow Phenomenon
UNRWA: United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees
Source-This post is based on the article “What is UNRWA, and why have Western countries paused its funding amid Gaza war?” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th January 2024. Why in the News? The United States and eight other Western nations, which contributed over half of UNRWA’s 2022 budget, withdrew their funding. This action… Continue reading UNRWA: United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees
Dalma wildlife sanctuary
Source – This post on Dalma wildlife sanctuary has been created based on the article “Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary to offer ‘canopy walk’ facility by mid-Feb” published in “The Times of India” on 21 January 2024. Why in the news? Dalma wildlife sanctuary is setting up canopy walk facility to encourage eco-tourism. About Dalma wildlife sanctuary… Continue reading Dalma wildlife sanctuary
Kinnow farming
Source-This post on Kinnow farming has been created based on article ”No juicy returns for Punjab kinnow growers as prices drop” published in ”Hindustan Times” on 28 Janaury 2024. Why in the news? Kinnow growers in Punjab are apprehending losses this season, as nearly half of the 13 lakh tonnes of the crop are yet… Continue reading Kinnow farming
Humboldt’s Enigma
Source-This post is based on the article “What is Humboldt’s enigma and what does it mean for India?” published in “The Hindu” on 12th January 2024. Why in the News? The article explores Humboldt’s enigma, a concept introduced by Alexander von Humboldt during the 19th century. This concept suggests a correlation among temperature, altitude, humidity,… Continue reading Humboldt’s Enigma
