Source-This post is based on the article “Acid rain has its origins in fossil fuels” published in “The Hindu” on 29th January 2024. Why in the News? This article explores the origins of acid rain, its impact on the environment, and the measures implemented to mitigate its effects. What is acid rain and how does… Continue reading Acid rain
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Pandemic treaty and disease X
Source-This post on pandemic treaty has been created based on the article “The pandemic treaty can help the world brace for Disease X: WHO Director-General” published in “Down to Earth” on 24 January 2024. Why in the news? The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging its member nations to sign a pandemic treaty to strengthen… Continue reading Pandemic treaty and disease X
Sapinda Marriage
Source-This post on sapinda marriage has been created based on the article” What are incestuous ‘sapinda’ marriages, and why has Delhi High Court reaffirmed the ban on them? published in” The Indian Express” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? The Delhi High Court has recently rejected a challenge to the constitutionality of Section 5(v)… Continue reading Sapinda Marriage
A New Alloy Developed That Can Act As Alternative Magnetic Refrigerant to Minimize GHGs
Source-This post on new alloy developed has been created based on the article “A new alloy developed can act as alternative magnetic refrigerant for minimizing greenhouse gas emissions” published in “PIB” on 25 January 2024. Why in The News? A team from N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science (an autonomous institute of the department… Continue reading A New Alloy Developed That Can Act As Alternative Magnetic Refrigerant to Minimize GHGs
PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (YASASVI)
Source-This post on PMYASASVI scheme has been created based on the article “PM Young Achievers’ Scholarship Award Scheme for a Vibrant India (PM YASASVI) for OBC, EBC and DNT Students” published in “PIB” on 25 January 2024. Why in the news PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India, The government has recently released Rs… Continue reading PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (YASASVI)
Dynamic Wireless Charging Technology
Source-This post on Dynamic wireless charging technology has been based on the article “Induction charging on ‘golden quadrilateral’ can make travel between India’s metros cheap, easy” published in “Down to Earth” on 23 January 2024. Why in the news? Dynamic Wireless Charging Technology, The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is mulling over the… Continue reading Dynamic Wireless Charging Technology
Standards Machine Applicable Readable and Transferable (SMART)
Source:-This post on Standards Machine Applicable Readable and Transferable (SMART) has been created based on the article “Two day workshop on ‘Digital Transformation’ concludes at Yashobhoomi” published in “PIB” on 23 January 2024. Why in The News? Standards Machine Applicable Readable and Transferable, Recently The Bureau of Indian Standards in association with the International Electrotechnical… Continue reading Standards Machine Applicable Readable and Transferable (SMART)
India and France Defence Industrial Roadmap
Source-This post is based on the article “India-France defence ties take a bigger leap” published in “The Hindu” on 27th January 2024. Why in the News? India and France Defence Industrial Roadmap, During the recent visit of the French President, India and France have announced a ‘defense industrial roadmap’. What is The Defence Industrial Roadmap?… Continue reading India and France Defence Industrial Roadmap
ICJ Israel Must Prevent Genocide in Gaza
Source-This post is based on the article “ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza” published in “The Hindu” on 26th January 2024. Why in The News? Recently, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and allow the entry of humanitarian aid into the region. What… Continue reading ICJ Israel Must Prevent Genocide in Gaza
Rare golden tiger snapped in Kaziranga
Source-This post is based on the article “Rare golden tiger snapped in Kaziranga” published in “The Hindu” on 26th January 2024. Why in the News? A wildlife photographer recently captured an image of a tiger with a golden coat during a safari in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park. What is a Golden Tiger? 1) A golden… Continue reading Rare golden tiger snapped in Kaziranga
