Night-time Light Pollution Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Source– This post on Night-time Light Pollution Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk is based on the article “Night time light pollution linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk: what a new study says” published in “Indian Express on 7th September 2024. Why in the News? A recent study from researchers at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center has found… Continue reading Night-time Light Pollution Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Why Global Models Got La Niña Predictions Wrong and Its Impact

Source: The post on Why Global Models Got La Niña Predictions Wrong and Its Impact is based on the article “Why global models went wrong with their La Niña predictions — and what its delay means” published in Indian express on 7th September 24. What is the News? Nearly all major global weather agencies had forecasted… Continue reading Why Global Models Got La Niña Predictions Wrong and Its Impact

Study on impact of mobile phone radiation on human body

Source- This post on Study on impact of mobile phone radiation on human body has been created based on the article “Do mobile phones cause cancer? New analysis debunks this myth” published in “Indian Express” on 7th September 2024. Why in News? A comprehensive review of 28 years of research shows no link between mobile phones… Continue reading Study on impact of mobile phone radiation on human body

India’s challenges in dealing with China and neighboring countries

Source: The post India’s challenges in dealing with China and neighboring countries has been created, based on the article “Aggressive China and neighbourhood woes: India is at a strategic crossroads” published in “Indian Express” on 7th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2- International relation- India and its neighbourhood- relations. Context: The article discusses India’s… Continue reading India’s challenges in dealing with China and neighboring countries

Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence

Source- This post on Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence has been created based on the article “Explained: The significance of the first global ‘legally binding’ pact on use of AI”  published in “Indian Express” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? The United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom (UK) are… Continue reading Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence

“Development Compact” Proposed by India

Source: The post “Development Compact” Proposed by India has been created, based on the article “India offers an alternate development path for Global South nations” published in “Indian Express” on 6th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2 – International Relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s… Continue reading “Development Compact” Proposed by India

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based Software

Source- This post on GNSS-Based Toll Collection System has been created based on the article “How navigation satellite-based tolling, live monitoring of plazas can lower wait times” published in “Indian Express” on 5th September 2024. Why in News? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has announced the implementation of a Global Navigation Satellite System… Continue reading Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based Software

Significance of the Constitution Museum

Source: The post Significance of the Constitution Museum been created, based on the article “A Constitution museum: Bringing the republic to the public” published in “Indian Express” on 5th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2- Indian constitution Context: The article discusses the importance of establishing a Constitution Museum in India to celebrate the 75th… Continue reading Significance of the Constitution Museum

Last-chance tourism

Source- This post on Last-chance tourism has been created based on the article “Climate change makes “last chance tourism” to glacier more popular” published in “Indian Express” on 5th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, a frozen arch collapsed in an ice cave within one of Europe’s largest national parks, killing an American tourist and injuring his… Continue reading Last-chance tourism

Genome mapping of Chandipura virus

Source- This post on Genome mapping of Chandipura virus has been created based on the article “Genome mapping of Chandipura virus: what researchers found” published in “Indian Express” on 5th September 2024. Why in News? Researchers at the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) in Gandhinagar have published a comprehensive genome map of the Chandipura Vesiculovirus (CHPV).… Continue reading Genome mapping of Chandipura virus

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