Source: The post is based on the article “Navy gets delivery of Imphal, its first warship with separate living spaces for women sailors” published in “Hindustan Times” on 23rd October 2023 What is the News? The Indian Navy has received its latest stealth destroyer named INS Imphal. What is INS Imphal? INS Imphal is the… Continue reading Navy gets delivery of Imphal, its first warship with separate living spaces for women sailors
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New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram
Source: The post is based on the article “New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram” published in “Hindustan Times” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists have discovered a new species of toads named Bufoides bhupathyi. Note: Toad is a common name for certain frogs.They are characterized by dry, leathery… Continue reading New toad species discovered in Dampa tiger reserve of Mizoram
What is Hemochromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that causes organ dysfunction?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Hemochromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that causes organ dysfunction?” published in “Hindustan Times” on 11th October 2023 What is the News? Health experts have revealed all about Hemochromatosis or ‘bronze diabetes’. What is Hemochromatosis? Hemochromatosis is a disorder associated with deposits of excess iron that… Continue reading What is Hemochromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that causes organ dysfunction?
All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector
Source: The post is based on the article “All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector” published in Hindustan Times on 21st September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bima Sugam?3 Who will own the Bima Sugam platform?4 What are the benefits of the Bima Sugam platform? What is the… Continue reading All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector
Five Eyes intelligence alliance backs Canada probe in Nijjar killing: What is it
Source: The post is based on the article “Five Eyes intelligence alliance backs Canada probe in Nijjar killing: What is it” published in Hindustan Times on 19th September 2023 What is the News? Canada’s charge about India’s involvement in the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was backed by the Five Eyes intelligence alliance.… Continue reading Five Eyes intelligence alliance backs Canada probe in Nijjar killing: What is it
Advanced landing systems
Source: The post is based on the article “Advanced landing systems cut flight delays, but come at a cost” published in “The Hindu” on 4th March 2024 What is the News? Recent flight delays in India due to adverse weather conditions have raised concerns about the adequacy of existing Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) and the… Continue reading Advanced landing systems
New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats
Source: The post is based on the article “New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats” published in Hindustan Times on 25th August 2023 What is the News? A team of researchers has recently discovered a new genus and species of colubrid snakes in Western Ghats. They have named it ‘Sahyadriophis uttaraghati’. What is… Continue reading New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats
Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli” published in Hindustan Times on 22nd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How are Tiger Reserves notified?3 Can tiger reserves be altered and denotified?4 What is the status of tiger population in India? What is the News? The… Continue reading Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli
Hangul population in J&K sees uptick, wildlife dept elated
Source: The post is based on the article “Hangul population in J&K sees uptick, wildlife dept elated” published in Hindustan Times on 19th August 2023. What is the News? Hangul, the unique Kashmir stag and the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir has experienced a slight increase in its population after a period of two… Continue reading Hangul population in J&K sees uptick, wildlife dept elated
Scientists detect ‘microplastics’ in human heart for first time: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists detect ‘microplastics’ in human heart for first time: Report” published in Hindustan Times on 16th August 2023. Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the issues with the findings?3 What are Microplastics?4 What is the news?5 Who was Matangini Hazra?6 Who was Kanaklata Barua? What is the news? Scientists at Beijing… Continue reading Scientists detect ‘microplastics’ in human heart for first time: Report
