Working of Google Search Algorithms

Source– This post on How Google Search Algorithms works is based on the article “Decoding a leak: how Google Search’s algorithms work” published in “The Hindu” on 13th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, an anonymous email claimed to have access to API documents of Google’s Search algorithm and reached Rand Fishkin, the CEO of SparkToro… Continue reading Working of Google Search Algorithms

Rising issue of Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)

Source: The post rising issue of Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has been created, based on the article “Tackling the fatty liver disease epidemic” published in “The Hindu” on 13th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Context: The article discusses the… Continue reading Rising issue of Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Source– This post on International Organization for Migration (IOM) is based on the article “At least 49 migrants dead, 140 missing off Yemen coast” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, International Organization for Migration reported that at least 49 migrants died and 140 others were missing after their boat… Continue reading International Organization for Migration (IOM)

The risks associated with this rapid credit expansion

Source: The post the risks associated with this rapid credit expansion has been created, based on the article “India’s looming financial crisis” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– economy-mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment Context: The article discusses how rapid growth in lending in India is… Continue reading The risks associated with this rapid credit expansion

Supreme Court rulings that affect the rights of individuals accused of crimes

Source: The post Supreme Court rulings that affect the rights of individuals accused of crimes has been created, based on the article “Arrest, agencies, and criminal courts” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2– Governance (criminal justice system) Context: The article discusses two Supreme Court rulings that affect… Continue reading Supreme Court rulings that affect the rights of individuals accused of crimes

Issues and trends in India’s higher education system

Source: The post issues and trends in India’s higher education system has been created, based on the article “The social sciences, a shelter for the ‘excluded’ student” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources Context: … Continue reading Issues and trends in India’s higher education system

Portable Optical Atomic Clock

Source: The post on Portable optical atomic clock is based on the article “New portable atomic clock offers very accurate timekeeping at sea” published in The Hindu on 11 June 2024. Why in News? A new portable optical atomic clock has been developed for accurate timekeeping at sea. About recent research Researchers have built a portable optical atomic… Continue reading Portable Optical Atomic Clock

IISc Develops a Sustainable method to eliminate toxic heavy metals

Source: The post on Sustainable method to eliminate toxic heavy metals is based on the article “IISc develops method to remove heavy metal contaminants from groundwater” published in The Hindu on  11 June 2024 What is the News? Recently, scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru have invented a sustainable three-step method to eliminate toxic… Continue reading IISc Develops a Sustainable method to eliminate toxic heavy metals

Donanemab Antibody to fight Alzheimer

Source– This post on  Donanemab  is based on the article “Scientists Back new Alzheimer’s Drug” published in “The Hindu” on 12th April 2024. Why in the News? Donanemab which is currently in trials has shown significant potential in slowing cognitive decline in individuals with early Alzheimer’s. About Donanemab 1. Donanemab is a monoclonal antibody that… Continue reading Donanemab Antibody to fight Alzheimer

How heat impacts our lives

Source– This post on  How heat impacts our lives  is based on the article “What is heat? How does it animate engines and global warming?”  published in “The Hindu” on 11th June 2024. Why in the News? Increasing global warming compels us to reconsider how heat impacts our lives. About Heat: 1. Definition of Heat:… Continue reading How heat impacts our lives

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