Examining Human Impact On Climate
Examining Human Impact On Climate Source: Warming up to climate change: How do we know humans are causing global warming? (The Indian Express, January 9)… Read More »Examining Human Impact On Climate
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Important facts for UPSC prelims from The Hindu, The Indian Express, Press Information Bureau, Down To Earth, ORF and other important news sources.
Odisha’s Unique Products Receive GI Recognition
Odisha’s Unique Products Receive GI Recognition Source: From red ant chutney to black rice, the 7 Odisha products that have bagged GI tags (The Indian… Read More »Odisha’s Unique Products Receive GI Recognition
Understanding Dry Winter in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh
Gulmarg, a prime winter hotspot in Kashmir, hasn’t seen much snow this season. This lack of snow has caused a significant dip in the number… Read More »Understanding Dry Winter in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh
ASER 2023 Report: Beyond Basics
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) survey for 2023 uncovers a troubling reality. Nearly one in four teenagers (14-18 years) are struggling to read… Read More »ASER 2023 Report: Beyond Basics
NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR)
ISRO, India’s space agency, and NASA, its American counterpart, are preparing for an exciting collaboration later this year. They’re launching a radar satellite called the… Read More »NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR)
Prithvi Programme Overview
Prithvi Programme Overview Source: Cabinet gives nod to ‘Prithvi’ programme for earth observation (The Hindu, January 7) Research and Development Institutes
Major Space Missions In 2024
Major Space Missions In 2024 Source: From the moon to Europa, six space missions to be excited for in 2024 (The Hindu, January 6) Keep… Read More »Major Space Missions In 2024
Tiger Population Growth
Tiger Population Growth Source: Revival of the tiger: A joint effort, a cultural renaissance (The Indian Express, January 6) The number of tigers at Corbett… Read More »Tiger Population Growth
Drivers Of India’s Economic Growth
Source: First Advance Estimates of India’s GDP out: What are they, and what do the data show? (The Indian Express, January 6) India’s economic growth… Read More »Drivers Of India’s Economic Growth
Appointment Of New Chairman To SCLSC
Appointment Of New Chairman To SCLSC Source: SC Legal Services Committee (The Indian Express, January 5) Justice BR Gavai now heads the Supreme Court Legal… Read More »Appointment Of New Chairman To SCLSC