Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers finds seven new species of leaf insects?” published in The Print on 1st September 2023 What is the News? An international research team has identified seven previously unknown species of leaf insects, also known as walking leaves. What are Walking Leaves? Source: SciTechDaily Walking leaves are… Continue reading Researchers finds seven new species of leaf insects
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Sepsis: Researchers find how hydrocortisone improve treatment of septic shock
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers find how hydrocortisone improve treatment of septic shock” published in The Print on 24th May 2023 What is the News? An international team of researchers studied the role of hydrocortisone in the management of adult patients with septic shock. They found that while hydrocortisone had a… Continue reading Sepsis: Researchers find how hydrocortisone improve treatment of septic shock
SUPREME initiative: Centre unveils initiative to upgrade analytical instrumentation facilities
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre unveils initiative to upgrade analytical instrumentation facilities” published in The Print on 26th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Science and Technology has launched the SUPREME initiative to provide financial support for the upgradation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation facilities (AIFs). What… Continue reading SUPREME initiative: Centre unveils initiative to upgrade analytical instrumentation facilities
Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag” published in The Print on 15th April 2023 What is the News? The Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh has received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Gond Painting? Gond painting is a traditional art of Madhya Pradesh that… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag
Tree rings unlock mystery of Hittite Empire’s fall in 12th century BCE
Source: The post is based on the article “Tree rings unlock mystery of Hittite Empire’s fall in 12th century BCE” published in The Print on 9th February 2023 What is the News? Researchers have found that a three-year drought may have led to the fall of the Hittite empire in the Middle East 3000 years… Continue reading Tree rings unlock mystery of Hittite Empire’s fall in 12th century BCE
CSE releases roadmap for legacy waste management, dumpsite remediation
Source: The post is based on the article “CSE releases roadmap for legacy waste management, dumpsite remediation” published in The Print on 15th September 2022. What is the News? The Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) has released a roadmap for legacy waste management in a bid to support India’s garbage-free cities agenda. What is Legacy… Continue reading CSE releases roadmap for legacy waste management, dumpsite remediation
How Supreme Court can redeem itself in India’s 65-year battle against electoral corruption
Source– The post is based on the article “How Supreme Court can redeem itself in India’s 65-year battle against electoral corruption” published in The Print on 17th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Salient features of representation of people act. Relevance– About electoral bonds News– The article explains electoral bonds. The roots of all political corruption lie… Continue reading How Supreme Court can redeem itself in India’s 65-year battle against electoral corruption
US, India launch new initiative to increase tree coverage in India
Source: The post is based on the article “US, India launch new initiative to increase tree coverage in India” published in The Print on 12th September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, the Government of India and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced the launch… Continue reading US, India launch new initiative to increase tree coverage in India
Can you call your child ‘gifted’? Check out the qualifying criteria AICTE has come up with
What is the News? All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) has released criteria that will allow institutions to set aside two more seats under the “gifted child” category. What is a Gifted Child? According to AICTE, a “gifted child” is one “who is curious in studies and discusses answers in detail beyond the scope of… Continue reading Can you call your child ‘gifted’? Check out the qualifying criteria AICTE has come up with
AAI airports provide platform to local artisans for promotion through AVSAR Scheme
What is the News? Airports Authority of India(AAI) has launched an initiative named “‘Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans of the Region(AVSAR)”. What is AVSAR Initiative? Launched by: Airports Authority of India(AAI) Aim: To encourage the talent of craftsmen, women, and artisans and provide them with proper opportunities. Under the initiative, space will be allocated… Continue reading AAI airports provide platform to local artisans for promotion through AVSAR Scheme
‘Tour of Duty’ scheme to recruit soldiers only for 3-5 years being finalized
What is the News? The Department of Military Affairs is moving towards finalizing the “Tour of Duty(ToD)” scheme. What is the Tour of Duty(ToD) Scheme? The tour of Duty(ToD) Scheme involves hiring youth in the armed forces for a short span of 3-5 years. Suggested by: This scheme was being pushed by the late Chief… Continue reading ‘Tour of Duty’ scheme to recruit soldiers only for 3-5 years being finalized
UP’s Moradabad world’s 2nd noisiest city on UN list, 4 more Indian cities exceed noise levels
What is the News? The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report titled ‘Frontiers 2022: Noise, Blazes and Mismatches’. The report measured noise levels in 61 cities of the world. What are the key findings of the report? Noisiest City: All the top three noisiest cities are from South Asia. Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka is… Continue reading UP’s Moradabad world’s 2nd noisiest city on UN list, 4 more Indian cities exceed noise levels
PM pays tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on birth anniversary
What is the news? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary. Who was Rani Velu Nachiyar? Rani Velu Nachiyar is the 18th century queen from Sivagangai district in Tamil Nadu, who fought against British rule to recapture her kingdom. She was known as the first queen to fight… Continue reading PM pays tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on birth anniversary
