Source: This post is based on the article “Zero-duty unrefined gold imports take the shine off local players” published in “Business Standard” on 22nd January 2024. Why in the news? The government has asked bullion refineries to not import gold under zero duty from LDC (Least Developing Countries). What is unrefined gold and what are… Continue reading Zero-duty unrefined gold imports
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Ayodhya Ram Temple – key features
Source: This post is based on the article “Nagara architecture, 392 pillars, 5 mandaps: Decoding Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir’s key features” published in “Hindustan Times” on 22nd January 2024. Why in the news? The Ram temple in Ayodhya is inaugurated on January 22. What is the style of the temple? The temple is built in the… Continue reading Ayodhya Ram Temple – key features
Labour rules for workers abroad
Source: This post on labour rules for working abroad has been created based on the article “What are labour rules for workers abroad?” published in “The Hindu” on 20th January 2024. Why in the news? The Uttar Pradesh and Haryana governments, with the help of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), have started the process… Continue reading Labour rules for workers abroad
Mpemba effect
Source-This post is based on the article “Mpemba effect: Heat up to cool down” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd January 2024. Why in the News? The Mpemba effect has recently captured the attention of scientists. After many experiments, we still don’t have a clear agreement, on what causes this puzzling phenomenon. What is Mpemba… Continue reading Mpemba effect
Moh-Juj: Traditional bull fight
Source-This post is based on the article “Assam revives traditional bull fights nine years after SC ban” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? The Assam Government has recently revived the traditional buffalo fight (Moh-Juj), which had been halted for nine years following the Supreme Court’s ban on Tamil Nadu’s… Continue reading Moh-Juj: Traditional bull fight
Nuclear Battery
Source-This post is based on the article “Chinese firm develops ‘nuclear battery’ capable of producing power for 50 years without charging” published in “Deccan Herald” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? Chinese startup Betavolt has developed a ‘Nuclear battery’ that can generate power for 50 years without needing charging or maintenance. About Nuclear… Continue reading Nuclear Battery
Parakram Diwas 2024 at Red Fort
Source-This post is based on the article “Parakram Diwas 2024 Commemoration: Red Fort Unveils History and Cultural Spectacle” published in “PIB” on 21st January 2024. Why in the News? Prime Minister will inaugurate the Parakram Diwas 2024 event at Red Fort on the evening of January 23. The celebration will be continued till 31st January.… Continue reading Parakram Diwas 2024 at Red Fort
Boeing India Engineering, & Technology Campus (BIETC) set up in Bengaluru
Source-This post is based on the article “PM Modi unveils Boeing’s global engineering, technology campus in Bengaluru” published in “Business Standard” on 20th January. Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated US aerospace giant Boeing’s global engineering and technology campus in Bengaluru. About the campus The new state-of-the-art Boeing India Engineering and… Continue reading Boeing India Engineering, & Technology Campus (BIETC) set up in Bengaluru
Temple Architecture of Nagara Style in 2024
Source: This post is based on the article “What is the Nagara style in which Ayodhya’s Ram temple is built” published in “The Indian Express” on 20th January 2024. Why in the news? Temple Architecture of Nagara Style, The Ram temple in Ayodhya is going to be inaugurated on January 22. What is the Nagara… Continue reading Temple Architecture of Nagara Style in 2024
The largest deep sea coral reef found in Atlantic Off US
Source: This post is based on the article ‘’ Scientists map largest deep sea coral reef found till date in Atlantic off US” published in ‘’The Indian express” on 20th January 2024. Why in the news? Researchers in the USA have mapped the largest coral reef deep in the ocean. About the discovery of The… Continue reading The largest deep sea coral reef found in Atlantic Off US
