Source: The post is based on the article “Here’s why Visakhapatnam beaches are glowing a shimmering blue” published in The Hindu on 13th April 2023. What is the News? Recently, beaches along the coast of Visakhapatnam started glowing due to a unique natural phenomenon called bioluminescence. What is Bioluminescence? Bioluminescence occurs due to the presence of some marine… Continue reading Bioluminescence: Here’s why Visakhapatnam beaches are glowing a shimmering blue
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NISAR satellite to map Himalayas’ seismic zones
Source: The post is based on the article “NISAR satellite to map Himalayas’ seismic zones” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the NISAR Satellite?3 What will the NISAR satellite do related to the Himalayas?4 How can satellites help against disasters? What is the News? The NISAR… Continue reading NISAR satellite to map Himalayas’ seismic zones
Bihu Dance: PM gets into Bihu mood after world record show
Source: The post is based on the article “PM gets into Bihu mood after world record show” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister in Assam was greeted with over 11,000 Bihu performers who had set two Guinness World Records – the world’s largest performance of traditional… Continue reading Bihu Dance: PM gets into Bihu mood after world record show
E-Prosecution portal: Home Ministry develops online module for timely disposal of criminal cases
Source: The post is based on the article “Home Ministry develops online module for timely disposal of criminal cases” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) e-prosecution portal has added a new feature that will fix the accountability of government lawyers. The system will send alerts… Continue reading E-Prosecution portal: Home Ministry develops online module for timely disposal of criminal cases
India’s forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 What is the News? India’s foreign exchange reserves have increased by $6.3 billion to jump to $584.76 billion. This is the highest in nine months. Note: In October 2021, the… Continue reading India’s forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn
What is magnetoresistance? It’s one more thing graphene does differently
Source: The post is based on the article “What is magnetoresistance? It’s one more thing graphene does differently” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Giant Magnetoresistance(GMR)?3 What did the researchers discover?4 What is Graphene? What is the News? Researchers in the UK have discovered that graphene… Continue reading What is magnetoresistance? It’s one more thing graphene does differently
Safety Across Asia for the Global Environment (SAFE) Project: China out of UN’s wildlife survey for pandemic controls
Source: The post is based on the article “China out of UN’s wildlife survey for pandemic controls” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023 What is the News? China is not participating in a United Nations project called Safety Across Asia for the Global Environment (SAFE) to survey high-risk facilities, including Asian wet markets,… Continue reading Safety Across Asia for the Global Environment (SAFE) Project: China out of UN’s wildlife survey for pandemic controls
IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet
Source: The post is based on the following articles “The ‘fact check’ is that Indians will have little choice” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023. “IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet” published in the Indian Express on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: role of media and social networking… Continue reading IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet
A reminder about unfettered constitutional posts
Source– The post is based on the article “A reminder about unfettered constitutional posts” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various Constitutional Posts Relevance– Independence of institutions News– Two recent comments of the Supreme Court of India are important. In a hearing of the ‘Sena versus Sena’ case, the… Continue reading A reminder about unfettered constitutional posts
Is the current regulatory system equipped to deal with AI?
Source– The post is based on the article “Is the current regulatory system equipped to deal with AI?” published in “The Hindu” on 14th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance. GS3- Science and technology Relevance– Issue related to AI and its use News– The growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and their deployment has raised questions… Continue reading Is the current regulatory system equipped to deal with AI?
