Source: The post is based on the article “Estivation: The summer’s urge to nap” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? This article talks about estivation. What is Estivation? Estivation is also known as aestivation. It is a biological phenomenon during which some animals enter a prolonged state of dormancy… Continue reading Estivation: The summer’s urge to nap
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PM flags off RRTS: What is this mass transport system, how it can benefit NCR
Source: The post is based on the article “PM flags off RRTS: What is this mass transport system, how it can benefit NCR” published in “Indian Express” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the first leg of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). Note: RRTS has now been… Continue reading PM flags off RRTS: What is this mass transport system, how it can benefit NCR
Why a Supreme Court order on telcos’ licence fee tax has the industry worried
Source: The post is based on the article “Why a Supreme Court order on telcos’ licence fee tax has the industry worried” published in “Indian Express” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that payment of entry fee as well as variable annual license fee made by telecom companies… Continue reading Why a Supreme Court order on telcos’ licence fee tax has the industry worried
CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation
Source: The post is based on the article “CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has released draft regulations under the ‘leniency-plus’ regime. What is a Leniency Programme? The Leniency programme allows companies that… Continue reading CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation
Major regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Major regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up: study” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? A study has examined the cervical cancer survival rates in India. This study is based on the data from Population Based Cancer Registries… Continue reading Major regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up: study
Microalgae are adapting to warming climate, declining nutrient levels in seas with novel strategy
Source: The post is based on the article “Microalgae are adapting to warming climate, declining nutrient levels in seas with novel strategy” published in “Down To Earth” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? Microalgae have adopted a unique strategy to adapt to global warming. What is Microalgae? Microalgae are microscopic algae that are… Continue reading Microalgae are adapting to warming climate, declining nutrient levels in seas with novel strategy
SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act
Source: The post is based on the article “SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and all the states and Union territories (UTs) to immediately appoint district officers under the Sexual Harassment of Women… Continue reading SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act
Denudation/Physical Weathering/Chemical Weathering
Denudation: Denudation refers to the processes that wear away the Earth’s surface, leading to the reduction in elevation and relief of landforms. It encompasses weathering, mass wasting, and erosion. Weathering, a crucial part of denudation, breaks down rocks at or near the Earth’s surface through physical and chemical processes. Types of Weathering A. Physical Weathering:… Continue reading Denudation/Physical Weathering/Chemical Weathering
Little Ice Age (LIA) was wet (moist) and was not uniformly cold and dry
Source: The post is based on the article “Little Ice Age (LIA) was wet (moist) and was not uniformly cold and dry” published in “PIB” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? A study was conducted in Western Ghats to understand the variations of rainfall patterns during the Little Ice Age. What is the… Continue reading Little Ice Age (LIA) was wet (moist) and was not uniformly cold and dry
Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis
Source: The post is based on the article “Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis” published in “Down To Earth” on 19th October 2023 What is the News? Lao People’s Democratic Republic has eliminated lymphatic filariasis (LF). Note: Lao PDR is now the second country after Bangladesh to eliminate… Continue reading Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis
