Minimising the threat from IEDs Subject : Science Section: Defence Concept : On the 26th of April 2023, an improvised explosive device (IED) blast led to the death of about 10 security personnel in the Dantewada region in Chhattisgarh while they were on an anti-Maoist mission. Again on the 5th of May, five […]
Can we use moon dust to slow down global warming? Subject : Environment / Science Concept : It is said that a summerless year followed the volcanic eruption of Mt. Tambora in 1816 which released sulphates and other aerosols into the stratosphere that cooled the atmosphere. This has encouraged people to examine the […]
Two students in Kerala infected with Novovirus Subject : Science Section : Diseases Concept : Norovirus infection was confirmed in two schoolchildren in Ernakulam district of Kerala. About Norovirus Norovirus is a contagious virus that is also called the “winter vomiting bug”. Norovirus is an RNA virus belonging to the family Caliciviridae. It […]
Bihar Hooch tragedy Subject :Science Context: The official death toll of bihar hooch tragedy has increased to 28. Alcohol prohibition is a state subject with each state having full control of alcohol legislation, state excise rates and the organization of production and sale of alcohol. About Alcohol Making Alcoholic beverages are made by […]