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US Boosts Military Presence in Red Sea Amidst Iran Tensions Subject: International relations Section: Places in news Context: More than 3,000 United States military personnel have arrived in the Red Sea aboard two warships, part of a beefed-up response from Washington after tanker seizures by Iran, the US Navy said. Deployment and Intent […]
The push to bring the private sector into mineral exploration Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: On August 2, Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, in a bid to attract private sector investment in the exploration of critical and deep-seated minerals in the country. How do imported […]
How to check if a material is a superconductor Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc Introduction In recent news, South Korean researchers claim to have discovered LK-99, a potential room-temperature superconductor, which could revolutionize various industries. However, independent verification is required before confirming its legitimacy. Identifying a Room-Temperature Superconductor To establish LK-99 as […]
Kerala LoP objects to SHRC chief appointment Subject :Polity Section: National body Context: Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has disagreed with the government’s purported move to appoint retired Chief Justice S. Manikumar as State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) chairperson. Concerns Over Selection Process: Exclusion of Opposition Leader: V.D. Satheesan, Leader of the […]
With extension, Rajiv Gauba set to become longest-serving Cabinet Secretary Subject: Polity Section: Executive Context: This is his third extension and by the end of this stint, he would be the longest-serving Cabinet Secretary (five years). His predecessor, Pradeep Kumar Sinha, served four years and 79 days, while the second Cabinet Secretary of […]
Supernovae – the universe’s engines Subject: Science and technology Section: Space science What is a supernova, and how does it occur? A supernova is a cataclysmic explosion of a massive star, releasing an enormous amount of energy and radiation. It occurs when a star exhausts its nuclear fuel, leading to a sudden gravitational […]
Subramania Bharati: Indian Poet, Writer, and Reformer Subject: History Section: Modern India Context: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday unveiled a portrait of nationalist Tamil poet-journalist Subramania Bharathi at the Raj Bhavan here. She also renamed the Durbar Hall on the campus as ‘Bharathiar Mandapam’. Introduction: Subramania Bharati, a prominent Indian literary figure, was […]
Why did Meta block Canada’s access to news reports? Subject: Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT Context: On August 1st, Meta announced it would block Canadians from posting news on Facebook and Instagram, in response to Canada’s Online News Act that came into effect on July 22nd. Why did Meta block Canadian […]
Starlink: Why the new sovereign of low-earth orbit is bad news Subject: Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT Context: In January 2023, images circulated on Russian Telegram channels revealed a Ukrainian drone equipped with a modified Starlink dish, enabling remote control for tasks like surveillance and military coordination. Space-Based Internet Space-based internet […]
Why green steel production will not happen in India anytime soon Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: Green steel production in India is unlikely to happen anytime soon, perhaps never. Green steel: ‘Green steel’, or the steel produced through processes that do not emit carbon dioxide, essentially means using hydrogen as the ‘reducing […]