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Here is why Cyclone Biporjoy intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: A combination of factors helped Cyclone Biporjoy intensify from a very severe cyclonic storm to an extremely severe cyclonic storm. Details: Extremely severe cyclones form when wind speeds reach 168-221 kilometres per hour (kmph). As […]
Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help Subject: Geography Section: Places in news Context: The Chite Lui river is getting polluted due to waste generated from the eateries and garages. Chite Lui River: Situated in an alluvial valley at an altitude of about 1,000 metres, the river originates from the Bawngkawn ranges […]
Where are the world’s water stresses? Subject: Geography Section: Hydrology Context: There is a contentious domestic debate over water supplies. Disruptions to water supply or perceived misuse can cause immediate social unrest, and countries like U.S., Australia, Iran and France have seen violent protests regarding water recently. Details: Constant and affordable access to fresh […]
Construction of twin tunnels beneath southern ridge: Supreme Court committee recommends approval Subject: Geography Section: Places in news Context: The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) of the Supreme Court has recommended for approval the construction of underground twin tunnels beneath the southern ridge in Delhi, a protected forest area. Details: The project will involve […]
In defence of the annoying fruit fly a test bed for genetic research Subject : Science and tech Section: Biotechnology Concept : Thousands of neuroscientists use fruit flies to study learning, memory, sleep, aggression, addiction and neural disorders – not to mention cancer and ageing, processes of development, the gut microbiome, stem cells, […]
Electrolysis Subject : Science and technology Section: Miscellaneous Concept : Electrolysis is defined as a process of decomposing ionic compounds into their elements by passing a direct electric current through the compound in a fluid form. The cations are reduced at the cathode, and anions are oxidized at the anode. The main components that […]
JATAN virtual museum builder Subject : Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT Concept : The Central government plans to complete 3D digitisation of all museums under its administrative control by the year-end for better conservation of artefacts. About JATAN virtual museum builder: It is a digital collection management system for Indian museums. […]
Collapse of Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam Subject : International Relations Concept : Places in news Nova Kakhovka Dam The 3.2-kilometre (two-mile) long and 30-metre (98-foot) high Kakhovka Dam was constructed in 1956 as a component of the Khakhovka Hydroelectric Power Project. The Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant is in the city of Nova Kakhovka in […]
New Convener of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation Subject: economy Section: Fiscal Policy In News: Finance Ministry has started the process of deciding on new convener, as the post fell vacant after change of government in Karnataka. (CM Basavraj Bommai was holding the post of convener) GoM The 7 […]
Russia’s Rupee Problem Subject: economy Section: External Sector Russia has over $2 billion worth of Rupee reserves earned from India’s payments mainly for defence imports. With the Ukraine war Russia has been under sanctions, and so finds it difficult to take out the money. With none of the ways of using the Rupee […]