Source: This post on Discovery of the World’s Largest Coral in the Solomon Islands has been created based on the article “Scientists discover the largest coral colony on Earth in the Solomon Islands: Key insights on its size and age” published in Times of India on 16th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a massive… Continue reading Discovery of the World’s Largest Coral in the Solomon Islands
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Great Eared Nightjar
Source: This post on Great Eared Nightjar has been created based on the article ” Is it a bird or a baby dragon? All about the mysterious creature” published in Times of India on 28th October 2024. Why in news? Nature lovers and bird enthusiasts alike have become fascinated by the Great Eared Nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis)… Continue reading Great Eared Nightjar
Multi-Purpose Vessel ‘Samarthak’
Source: This post on Multi-Purpose Vessel ‘Samarthak’ has been created based on the article “L&T launches multipurpose vessel for Navy” published in Times of India on 19th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) launched the first of two multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) for the Indian Navy. About Samarthak Multi-Purpose Vessel 1. About:… Continue reading Multi-Purpose Vessel ‘Samarthak’
Roopkund Lake
Source: This post on Roopkund Lake has been created based on the article “Uttarakhand’s ‘skeleton lake’ Roopkund shrinking due to climate change?” published in Times of India on 17th October 2024. Why in news? Climate change is leading to the annual shrinking of Roopkund Lake in Uttarakhand. About Roopkund Lake 1. Location: Roopkund Lake is situated… Continue reading Roopkund Lake
INS Arighat
Source- This post on INS Arighat has been created based on the article “India ‘fully ready’ to add to fleet 2nd submarine with nuclear-tipped missiles” published in “Times of India” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? India is on the verge of commissioning its second nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighat, equipped with nuclear missiles for… Continue reading INS Arighat
Equity Mutual Funds
Source- This post on the Equity Mutual Funds has been created based on the article “Equity Mutual Funds” published in “Economic Times” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? The Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) recently reported that inflows into India’s equity mutual funds reached a record high of Rs 40,608 crore… Continue reading Equity Mutual Funds
Indian Painted Frog
Source– This post on Indian Painted Frog has been created based on the article Rare Indian Painted Frog spotted at Telangana tiger reserve published in “The times of India” on 26 June 2024. Why in the News A rare Indian Painted Frog was recently sighted at Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. This marks a significant find… Continue reading Indian Painted Frog
Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM)
Source– This post on Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) has been created based on the article “ Rocket carrying French-Chinese satellite launches from southwestern China to study gamma-ray bursts” published in “Times of India” on 22 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, a Long March 2-C rocket successfully launched the French-Chinese satellite Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM)… Continue reading Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM)
Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme
Source– This post on Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme has been created based on the article “Amit Shah inaugurates ‘Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme’ at Delhi IGI airport” published in “Times of India” on 22 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurated the ‘Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme’… Continue reading Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme
Olympus Mons
Source– This post on Olympus Mons is based on the article “Olympus Mons: The largest volcano in the solar system” published in “PIB” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Scientists have discovered frost on Mars’ tallest volcano, Olympus Mons, revealing an active water cycle on the Red Planet. About Olympus Mons 1. Olympus Mons is… Continue reading Olympus Mons