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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 Buoyed by Govt package, Vodafone Idea eyes fund infusion of Rs 20,000 crore (Economy) What are the reasons behind the present condition of Vodafone? How is it seeking revival? Please read about monopoly, duopoly and cartelisation. Should the government save Vodafone? […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims  and Mains   GS 3 1 Kottayam, Idukki worst hit; Kerala rain toll at 27 (Disaster Management) Learn about Landslides and the reasons behind Kerala landslides. What can be done to reduce the vulnerability in the region?  GS 2 1 2 more migrant workers killed in J&K […]

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port

In News Recently, the Ship-to-Ship operation of LPG was undertaken at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, for the first time in the History of major ports in India. Key Highlights  Kolkata Port was renamed Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. The Kolkata Port is the first Major Port as well as the only riverine port in the country. […]

DLX1 Gene to Treat Prostate Cancer

In News  Researchers at the IIT, Kanpur discovered a particular gene (DLX1) that have an important role to play in the growth and development of prostate cancer. The DLX1 gene has an important role in the development of jaws, skeletons, and interneurons in the brain. About the study  Androgen receptor is responsible for promoting the […]

Zeolite Oxygen Concentrators

Context   In India, IISc has transferred the technology of making Zeolite oxygen concentrators to over 20 companies. About Zeolites  Zeolites are highly porous, 3-D meshes of silica and alumina. They occur naturally and are also produced industrially on a large scale.   In nature, they occur where volcanic outflows have met water.  Synthetic zeolites have proven […]

The Challenge: First Movie in Space

In News  Recently, filmmakers returned to Earth after spending 12 days on the International Space Station (ISS) shooting scenes for the first movie (The Challenge) in orbit. About  The mission will add to a long list of firsts for Russia’s space industry. The Soviets launched the first satellite Sputnik and sent into orbit the first […]

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

In Context Recently, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was celebrated on October 17 by the United Nations.  About the Day Aim:  To raise awareness about the struggles of people living in poverty. Theme:  Building forward together: Ending Persistent Poverty, Respecting all People and our Planet. History and Significance: The event was first […]

China’s Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Test

In News China in August tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic glide vehicle that circled the globe before speeding towards its target.  It was claimed by a report in the London-based Financial Times, citing various sources. Test as Per the Report The Chinese military launched a rocket that carried a hypersonic glide vehicle, which flew through low-orbit […]

Who are Nihangs?

In News The Nihangs (Sikh warriors) were in the news after a man was found murdered, allegedly for desecration of a Sikh holy book (Sarbloh Granth). Who is a Nihang? About: Nihangs or Nihang Singhs, originally known as Akalis or Akali Nihangs, are designated the Guru’s knights or the Guru’s beloved. The word Nihang has […]

Western Disturbances

In News  Recently, Uttar Pradesh recorded Heavy rain due to the low-pressure zone caused by western disturbance and lower cyclonic circulations. What is Western Disturbance (WD)? It is an extra-tropical storm that originates in the Mediterranean region. The disturbance travels from the “western” to the eastern direction.  Disturbance means an area of “disturbed” or reduced […]

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