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Significance of Lab-Grown Diamonds in Power Electronics Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Traditional Use: Lab-grown diamonds, apart from being used in jewellery, are also utilized in industries, particularly for cutting purposes. New Application: A new application for synthetic diamonds is emerging in the field of power electronics, specifically for heat dissipation. Need […]
Resonance: a tendency to move in step Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Resonance: Resonance occurs when a system oscillates with greater amplitude at its natural frequency, the frequency at which it tends to vibrate in the absence of external disturbances. This phenomenon, akin to the enhanced vibration of a drum membrane when […]
In snake genes, study finds they evolved 3x faster than other reptiles Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: In the earth’s distant past, many species went through bursts of evolutionary innovation, taking giant leaps and incorporating extraordinary diversity in their population, while others were left behind. Unexplained bursts of change: The enduring […]
National dam panel to examine Kaleshwaram project on March 6 Subject: Geography Section: Indian physical geography Context: The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has established an expert committee to investigate the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) following concerns over the sinking of piers at the Medigadda barrage. Details: This inspection is scheduled due […]
Daily Prelims Notes 3 March 2024 Table Of Contents Mating calls indicate endangered Hanguls are on a comeback trail What will Gaganyaan change for India? Over 24,000 birds from 66 species recorded during Tamirabharani Waterbird Count After 30 years, India began to make Penicillin G Chinese dual-use cargo heading to Pakistan seized Amit […]
Amit Shah Inaugurates National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Event: Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC). Purpose: The umbrella organization aims to enhance self-regulation and boost the development of Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in India. Importance: […]
Chinese dual-use cargo heading to Pakistan seized Subject: Science and tech Section: Defence Context: Indian security agencies have intercepted a Pakistan-bound ship from China at Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port, suspected to be carrying a ‘dual-use consignment’ for Islamabad’s nuclear and ballistic missile programme. More on news: During its voyage, the vessel reached Nhava […]
After 30 years, India began to make Penicillin G Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The common antibiotic penicillin will be manufactured in the country for the first time in 30 years. More on news: Forty greenfield projects under the PLI schemes for manufacturing bulk drugs and medical devices were inaugurated on […]
Over 24,000 birds from 66 species recorded during Tamirabharani Waterbird Count Subject: Environment Section: Protected Areas Context: The Tamirabharani Waterbird Count 2024 organised recently has recorded over 24,000 birds in the irrigation tanks getting water from the perennial river. Details: World Wildlife Day on March 3. ATREE’s Agasthyamalai Community Conservation Centre (ACCC) initiated […]
What will Gaganyaan change for India? Subject: Science and tech Section: Space technology Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicised the final shortlist of candidates to be astronauts on board the maiden human spaceflight mission– Gaganyaan– of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). About Gaganyaan: Gaganyaan is an ISRO mission aiming to send Indian […]