Source: This post has been created based on the article “Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India” published in “The Economic Times” on 8th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Danish government, in collaboration with A.P. Moller–Mersk and other partners, has announced the formation of the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) to advance their… Continue reading Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India
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Quantum gates
Source-This post is based on the article “Quantum gates: Devices that translate quantum effects to computing awesomeness” published in “The Hindu” on 19th August 2023. Why in the News? This article discusses about quantum gates and its technological applications. What are Quantum Gates? 1) Quantum gates are fundamental components in quantum computing that manipulate quantum… Continue reading Quantum gates
India’s oldest living city found in Vadnagar, Gujrat
Source-This post is based on the article “India’s oldest living city found in PM Modi’s native village Vadnagar: multi-institution study” published in “The Hindu” on 13th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently an archaeological excavation at Gujarat’s Vadnagar has discovered evidence of human settlement dating back to 1,400 BCE. What are the findings of… Continue reading India’s oldest living city found in Vadnagar, Gujrat
Lentil Production at an all-time high
Source-This post is based on the article “India’s lentil production set to touch all-time high: Govt” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th January 2024. Why in the News? India is anticipated to lead global lentil (masoor) production in 2023-24, due to increased cultivation. Why is this significant for India? 1) Since reaching its highest… Continue reading Lentil Production at an all-time high
Tea Industry in India
Source-This post is based on the article “Tea Association of India warns of return to ‘dark phase’ for industry” published in “The Hindu” on 10th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently the Tea Association of India (TAI) has cautioned about challenges reminiscent of the “dark phase” observed in the country’s tea industry from 2002-07.… Continue reading Tea Industry in India
INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir stalwart ships were decommissioned
Source: This post has been created based on article “INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir were decommissioned after 40 years of glorious service” published in “PIB” on 13th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir were decommissioned from the service. They were decommissioned after 40 years of service. The decommissioning event was… Continue reading INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir stalwart ships were decommissioned
DRDO successfully tests Next-Gen Akash Missile
Source: The post is based on the article “DRDO successfully tests next-gen Akash missile“ published in “Business Standard” on 13th January 2024. Why in news? DRDO has successfully tested the next-gen Akash missile. What is the next-gen Akash missile? Aspect Details Missile New Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)… Continue reading DRDO successfully tests Next-Gen Akash Missile
Current status of TB 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “At 25.37 lakh, India achieved record TB notifications in 2023″ published in “The Hindu” on 13th January 2024. Why in news? Recent reports have shown that there have been 25,37,235 TB cases of TB in 2023. What is the current status of TB in India? 1) Public… Continue reading Current status of TB 2023
Cold Dark Matter of the Universe
Source: This post is based on the article “Relaxed assumptions can throw better light on Cold Dark Matter of the Universe” published in “PIB” on 12th January 2024. Why in news? Scientists have found a new approach to exploring cold dark matter (CDM), a hypothetical dark matter that constitutes 25 per cent of the current… Continue reading Cold Dark Matter of the Universe
Drishti 10 Starliner UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle): First Indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance drone of
Source: This post is based on the article“What is indigenously manufactured UAV ‘Drishti 10 Starliner’?” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 January 2024. Why in news? The Indian Navy got its first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone, the Drishti 10 Starliner unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). What is the Drishti 10 Starliner UAV (Unmanned Aerial… Continue reading Drishti 10 Starliner UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle): First Indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance drone of
