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How Europe’s creating the moon on Earth Sub : Sci Sec: Space LUNA Analog Facility: Simulating the Moon on Earth Developed by the German Space Agency (DLR) and European Space Agency (ESA), the LUNA Analog Facility was unveiled in September 2024. Its purpose is to recreate the moon’s environment for training astronauts and […]
Telangana’s dry port logistics drive Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geo Context: Dry Port Development in Telangana. What is a Dry Port? A dry port is an inland terminal that connects to a seaport by rail or road, acting as a trans-shipping hub for sea cargo. Exporters can complete all customs formalities at the […]
Why a proposed Eco-Sensitive Zone around Gir forest is facing protests Sub: Env Sec: Protected Areas Context: On September 18, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) proposed notifying 3,328 sq km around the Gir forest in Gujarat as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ). A week later, the area was reduced to […]
Ultrasound-Based Technique: A Revolutionary Approach to Cancer Detection Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Scientists are pioneering a novel ultrasound-based method to detect cancers, which could potentially replace invasive biopsy procedures. This groundbreaking technique, which was recently presented at the joint meeting of the Acoustical Society of America and the Canadian Acoustical […]
ASI Completes Epigraphy Work on Ancient Inscriptions in Thirukurungudi Temples Sub: History Sec: Medieval History Why in News The Epigraphy Division of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has recently completed the estampage method of copying ancient inscriptions from three significant temples in Thirukurungudi, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. These inscriptions provide valuable insights […]
Megalithic Burial Excavations Begin in Hanur: Unearthing the Iron Age Heritage Sub: History Sec: Ancient History Why in News Excavations have commenced at a significant megalithic burial site in Doddalathur village, located in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. This excavation is a joint initiative led by the University of Mysore and the […]
Kazakhs vote on the first nuclear power station in country Sub: IR SEC: Places in news Context: Kazakhstan voted in a referendum on building the country’s first nuclear power station. The proposed power station is to be located on the shores of Lake Balkhash. Need for nuclear power: Kazakhstan already imports electricity, mostly […]
Gold: what makes it so desirable? Sub: Geo SEC: Eco geo Context: Each of the Nobel Prizes to be awarded from October 7 will include a medal of electrum, an alloy of gold and silver, plated with 24 carat gold. About Gold: Atomic Number: 79 Latin Name: Aurum (Symbol: Au) Gold nuggets are […]
A faith exiled from Russia years ago on the verge of disappearance in Georgia Sub: IR SEC: Places in news Context: Doukhobor Community that migrated to Georgia from Russia due to religious persecution is having concerns about the loss of cultural identity and traditions due to declining membership. About Doukhobor Community: A pacifist […]
Two months on, Meghalaya polio case shrouded in secrecy Sub : Sci Sec: Health Background: In 2017, the Indian government faced criticism for covering up Zika virus cases. Recently, there has been hesitance in disclosing details about a polio case detected in Meghalaya. Also, officials have gave conflicting statements about the case, raising […]