India-U.S. space cooperation, from handshake to hug

Source– The post is based on the article “India-U.S. space cooperation, from handshake to hug” published in The Hindu on 13th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of space Relevance– International cooperation in space for India News– Recently, India and the United States have agreed to advance space collaboration in several areas  under… Continue reading India-U.S. space cooperation, from handshake to hug

New broadband definition highlights the plight of India’s barely connected “grey spots”

Source: The post is based on the article “New broadband definition highlights the plight of India’s barely connected grey spots” published in The Hindu on 13th February 2023. What is the News? Recently, the definition of broadband was upgraded to mandate a minimum speed of 2Mbps. But telecom companies rarely prioritize the connectivity of users… Continue reading New broadband definition highlights the plight of India’s barely connected “grey spots”

What are microLED displays, and why is Apple shifting to it?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are microLED displays, and why is Apple shifting to it?” published in The Hindu on 13th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is MicroLED display technology?3 What are the benefits of MicroLED display technology?4 What are the challenges with MicroLED display technology? What is… Continue reading What are microLED displays, and why is Apple shifting to it?

Suitability of a candidate cleared by Collegium can’t be subject of judicial review: Supreme Court

Source: The post is based on the article “Suitability of a candidate cleared by Collegium can’t be subject of judicial review: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. Contents1 What is the news?2 What were the reasons behind dismissing the petitions?3 What is the difference between suitability and eligibility given by the Constitution Bench?4 What was the… Continue reading Suitability of a candidate cleared by Collegium can’t be subject of judicial review: Supreme Court

India’s law and order matrix needs a reboot

Source– The post is based on the article “India’s law and order matrix needs a reboot” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance– Reform in police force News– The annual All India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police which was held recently. What are issues related to the conference… Continue reading India’s law and order matrix needs a reboot

Ring discovered around dwarf planet Quaoar confounds theories

Source: The post is based on the article “Ring discovered around dwarf planet Quaoar confounds theories” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the News? Astronomers have spotted a ring around a dwarf planet called Quaoar in the outer reaches of the solar system. What is Quaoar? Quaoar is a dwarf planet… Continue reading Ring discovered around dwarf planet Quaoar confounds theories

Sundarban Bird Festival: 145 bird species spotted during the first bird festival in Sundarbans

Source: The post is based on the article “145 bird species spotted during the first bird festival in Sundarbans” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the News? Birders, wildlife enthusiasts and forest officials have sighted 145 different bird species during the first Sundarban Bird Festival. About Sundarban Bird Festival It is… Continue reading Sundarban Bird Festival: 145 bird species spotted during the first bird festival in Sundarbans

ISRO successfully launches SSLV-D2, satellites put in orbit

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successfully launches SSLV-D2, satellites put in orbit” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 About SSLV-D23 What is a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV)?4 What is EOS-07?5 What is Janus-1?6 What is Azaadi SAT? What is the News? The Indian Space… Continue reading ISRO successfully launches SSLV-D2, satellites put in orbit

Loans to augment PM-ABHIM: Centre to borrow ₹13,879 crore to boost health infrastructure

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to borrow ₹13,879 crore to boost health infrastructure” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the News? The Union government has signed loan agreements to borrow up to ₹13,879 crores to strengthen health infrastructure from international agencies. The loan agreements have been signed… Continue reading Loans to augment PM-ABHIM: Centre to borrow ₹13,879 crore to boost health infrastructure

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