The science behind a nuclear bomb Subject :Science and Technology Section: Nuclear science Context: On 6 August 1945 World’s deadliest bomb hit Japan: Carries blast power of 20,000 tons of TNT. At the G7 meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, the only country to have suffered a nuclear strike, pushed for a world without nuclear […]
A 340-tonne whale species lived 39 million years ago Subject :Environment Section: Species in news Context: The newly discovered Perucetus colossus, an ancient species of whale, is thought to be one of the largest and heaviest animals on record. Perucetus colossus: The species is discovered in Southern Peru and estimated to be approximately […]
The enigmatic Indian eagle-owl Subject :Environment Section: Species in news Context: The Indian eagle-owl was classified as a species only in recent years, thus distinguishing it from the Eurasian eagle-owl. Indian eagle-owl: The Indian species is an imposing bird. The slightly larger female can reach a total length of two and a half […]
In TB detection, smear microscopy’s share still holds sway Subject :Science and technology Section: Health Context: According to the WHO Global TB report 2022, over 40% of 10.6 million people globally who developed TB in 2021 were not diagnosed. India along with Indonesia and the Philippines accounted for a 67% drop in the […]
Lula to host South American summit on saving the Amazon Subject :Environment Section: International convention Context: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will host a regional summit with planetary stakes, as leaders of the countries that share the Amazon seek a roadmap to save the world’s biggest rainforest. Details: The meeting of […]
Green steels and carbon footprint Subject: ENVIRONMENT Section: Climate Change Section: Green steel to overcome EU’s proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) What is green steel? Essentially, green steel is the manufacturing of steel without the use of fossil fuels. So-called “green hydrogen” is one solution that could help reduce the steel industry’s […]
SC: Is Article 370 being equated to Basic Structure of Constitution? Subject :Polity Section: Constitution Why in news: Recently the Supreme Court asked whether Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, is being equated to the Basic Structure of the Constitution. Article 370: The Constituent Assembly of Jammu & Kashmir was empowered […]
Jan Vishwas Bill: Debating Compounding of Drug Offences Subject: Polity Section: Legislation In news Why in News? Recently, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 was passed in both the house of parliament during the monsoon session and aims at giving a boost to Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business. Central Idea The Jan Vishwas […]
Meri Maati Mera Desh Subject :Schemes Why in news: Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, recently announced the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign during his Mann Ki Baat broadcast. Objectives of the campaign: This campaign aims to honour the brave freedom fighters and bravehearts who sacrificed their lives for the country. Shilaphalakams […]