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Lunisolar calendar 

Source- This post on lunisolar calendar has been created based on the article “Ancient calendar, possibly world’s oldest, found: Could it document a long-ago disaster?” published in “Times of India” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, scientists have discovered what is believed to be the earliest known lunisolar calendar. About the lunisolar calendar… Continue reading Lunisolar calendar 

Himalayan serow

Source-This post on Himalayan serow has been created based on the article “Himalayan serow spotted in Nameri” published in “Times of India” on 30 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Himalayan serow was seen for the first time in the central region of Nameri National Park and Tiger Reserve. About Himalayan serow Aspects Description About 1. Himalayan… Continue reading Himalayan serow

New Caledonia

Source-This post on New Caledonia has been created based on the article “France: Will quell New Caledonia riots ‘whatever the cost”published in “Times of India” on 21 May 2024. Why in News? French security forces are intensifying their actions to restore order in New Caledonia due to continuing and fatal disturbances. About New Caledonia 1. Geographical… Continue reading New Caledonia

First High Energy Photon Source (HEPS) Synchrotron Radiation facility in China

Source-This post on Disappearance of 6 Million Trees in India has been created based on the article “China inaugurates next-generation synchrotron, boasting world’s brightest X-rays” published in “The Times of India” on 17 May 2024. Why in News? China is about to complete its High Energy Photon Source (HEPS) facility in Huairou Science City in… Continue reading First High Energy Photon Source (HEPS) Synchrotron Radiation facility in China

RBI proposed two new UPI features

Source-This post on RBI proposed two new UPI features is based on the article “RBI introduces two new UPI features! From cash deposit to PPI wallet interoperability” published in “The Times of India” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? RBI recently announced two new features for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users, aiming to… Continue reading RBI proposed two new UPI features

Africa’s Afar Triangle

Source-This post on Africa’s Afar Triangle is based on the article “Geologists have found a fault that create world’s sixth ocean” published in “Times of India” on 22nd March 2024. Why in the News? Recent geological discoveries indicate that the Afar Triangle in Africa may become the origin of a new ocean within the next… Continue reading Africa’s Afar Triangle

People care more about poverty than inequality: Don’t Lose Sleep Over Inequality

Source: This post people care more about poverty than inequality has been created, based on the article “Don’t Lose Sleep Over Inequality” published in “The Times of India” on 2nd April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1- Society-poverty and developmental issues, News: The article discusses how people care more about poverty than inequality. It… Continue reading People care more about poverty than inequality: Don’t Lose Sleep Over Inequality

Eturnagaram Wildlife sanctuary

Source-This post on Eturnagaram Wildlife sanctuary is based on the article “Forest fires singe Eturnagaram & Amrabad wildlife sanctuary” published in “The Times of India” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Telangana is currently grappling with forest fires in Tadvai region of Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary in Mulugu and Amrabad Tiger Reserve. About Eturnagaram… Continue reading Eturnagaram Wildlife sanctuary

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