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China to build the world’s largest ‘ghost particle’ detector Subject : Science and Tech SECTION: Space technology Context: China is building an enormous telescope in the western Pacific Ocean. Details: China’s new telescope, “Trident”, will span 7.5 cubic kilometers in the South China Sea. It will be 10,000 times more sensitive. It will […]
First cases of avian flu found in Antarctic region Subject :Geography SECTION: Physical geography Context: Scientists have detected the presence of avian flu for the first time in the Antarctic region, raising concerns for remote populations of penguins and seals. Details: The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian […]
More Than 200 Scientists From 19 Countries Warn: the Southern Ocean Is In Trouble Subject :Geography SECTION: Physical Geography Context: Since 2016, The annual extent of winter sea ice has stopped increasing in Antarctica. Details: First marine ecosystem assessment for the Southern Ocean was produced in 2018. This report can be used to […]
Vikram kicked up 2 tonnes of lunar dust, say scientists Subject : Science and Tech SECTION: Space technology Context: Chandrayaan3’s lander module, Vikram, had generated an “ejecta halo” on the lunar surface while making the historic touchdown on the south pole of the moon on August 23. According to a new study, Vikram raised lunar dust and generated a bright patch around itself when it landed on the moon. About Chandrayaan 3: Chandrayaan-3 is India’s third lunar mission and second attempt at achieving a soft landing on the moon’s surface. […]
Odourless, tasteless, lethal: thallium as a murder weapon Subject : Science and Tech SECTION: Msc Context: Cases of Thallium poisoning have been rising in India, particularly in the Maharashtra. About Thallium: Thallium is a toxic metal element (symbol Tl) with atomic number 81, known for its extreme toxicity. It does not freely occur in […]
Dark pattern sales by airlines, online agents deemed ‘cybercrime’ Subject : Science and Tech SECTION: Awareness in IT Context: Due to complaints of deceptive practices by airlines and online travel agents, the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation has urged IndiGo to fix its website, which a government official termed a Dark Pattern “cybercrime. […]
RBI raises data updation bar for banks, credit info firms Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Context: RBI comes out with Framework for compensation to customers for delayed updating/ rectification of credit information. Key Points: Credit institutions (CIs) and credit information companies (CICs) will have to compensate complainants at the rate of ₹100 per […]
Selling organic produce in India Subject: Economy Section: Agriculture Key Points: Organic farming is being practiced by about 3.7 million growers worldwide, with India accounting for 1.6 million. The Agriculture Corridor under the Namami Gange project has covered 1.23 lakh hectares for organic farming. Producers in India can register for organic certification in […]
US withdraws proposal on digital trade at the WTO Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on e-commerce Subject: Economy Section: External Sector In News: US withdraws its proposal on digital trade at the WTO giving boost to India’s position on regulating Big Tech. Key Points: The US has decided to withdraw its proposal on digital […]
Row over TDB’s ban on using temple for martial arts training Subject: History Section: ART AND CULTURE What are the Various Martial Art Forms in India? Thang Ta – Manipur: Huyen langlon is an Indian martial art from Manipur. In the Meitei language, huyen means war while langlon or langlong can mean net, […]