Source-This post on PS4 engine is based on “ISRO’s engine design saves raw material, time” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? ISRO successfully tested the PS4 engine of the PSLV stage for an extended duration. About PS4 engine 1. About: The PS4 engine is a vital component of the Polar… Continue reading PS4 engine
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Why Oleander flowers Banned by Kerala temple boards?
Source-This post on Why Oleander flowers Banned by Kerala temple boards is based on the article “Why Kerala has banned oleander flowers in temple offerings” published in “The Indian express” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? Two temple boards in Kerala have prohibited the use of oleander flowers in offerings. This decision follows the… Continue reading Why Oleander flowers Banned by Kerala temple boards?
Foot Rot Disease
Source– This post on Foot Rot Disease has been created based on the article “A new biocontrol agent to manage ‘foot rot’ disease in Basmati crop: Why this matters” published in “The Indian Express” on 11th May 2024. Why in the news? Ludhiana’s Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has developed a biocontrol agent, Trichoderma asperellum, to combat… Continue reading Foot Rot Disease
Cook Islands
Source– This post on Cook Islands has been created based on the article “The tiny nation at the vanguard of mining the ocean floor” published in “The Hindu” on 9th May 2024. Why in the news? The Cook Islands is leading efforts to explore deep-sea mining for minerals essential in electric car batteries. About Cook Islands… Continue reading Cook Islands
NIN’s Dietary Guidelines
Source– This post on NIN’s Dietary Guidelines has been created based on the article “With 56.4% of India’s total disease burden linked to unhealthy diets, what new nutrition guidelines prescribe” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 May 2024. Why in the News? With noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and diabetes on… Continue reading NIN’s Dietary Guidelines
Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting
Source– This post on Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting has been created based on the article “India to formally convey to ATCM its plans to built new research station in Antarctica” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 May 2024. Why in the news? India plans to announce its intention to build a new research station… Continue reading Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting
Vietnam pushing US for Changing the Non-Economy Market Status
Source- This post on Vietnam pushing US for Changing the Non-Economy Market Status is based on the article “Why Vietnam wants US to change its ‘non-market economy’ status” published in ” The Indian Express” on “9th May 2024”. Why in News Vietnam has been pushing the US government to change Vietnam’s ‘non-market economy‘ classification to ‘market… Continue reading Vietnam pushing US for Changing the Non-Economy Market Status
FWD 200B
Source-This post on FWD 200B is based on the article “First indigenous bomber UAV unveiled in Bengaluru” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? FWD-200B is India’s first indigenous bomber UAV. The development of FWD-200B demonstrates India’s move towards self-reliance in defence technology. About FWD 200B Source: Zephyrnet Aspects Description About It is India’s first indigenous… Continue reading FWD 200B
Development of Goldene
Source-This post on Development of Goldene is based on the article “GOLDENE: A sheet of gold that is only one atom thick” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2024. Why in the News? For the first time, scientists have successfully developed a free-standing, single-atom-thick sheet of gold. This marks the first instance of… Continue reading Development of Goldene
Low COVID-19 Infection Rates in India
Source-This post on Low COVID-19 Infection Rates in India is based on the article “Covid virus is still here. Why aren’t more people falling ill?” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2024. Why in the News? On May 5, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that Covid-19 was no longer a global… Continue reading Low COVID-19 Infection Rates in India
