Mentors at your doorstep
1.New Orchid Species A newly discovered orchid species, Gastrodia indica, was found in Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim, India, by botanist Madhusudan Khanal. This orchid is notable because it does not open its flowers, a rare trait among orchids, making it the first known cleistogamous orchid in India. Discovery Details Gastrodia indica was found at an altitude of 1,950 to 2Read More…
1.CONFLICT IN SUDAN Recently, atleast 80 people killed in strike by Sudan paramilitary forces. History This attack occurred despite recent U.S.-sponsored talks aimed at ending the 16-month-long war. Sudan is a country located in northeastern Africa. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, Read More…
1.RBI in Controlling Headline vs Core Inflation Headline Inflation: Measures total inflation in consumer prices,including food and energy.Core Inflation: Excludes volatile items such as food and energy,focusing on long-term trends. Role of RBI (Reserve Bank of India) Monetary Policy: Adjusts interest rates to control inflation. Inflation Target: Aims for a specific inflation rate Read More…
1.Agni Missile About Agni Prime Missile Agni-P is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant ballistic missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance system, according to DRDO. It has a range of 1,000-2,000km and was tested for the first time in June 2021. It is lighter than all the earlier Agni series of missiles. In June 2023, the first pre-induction night launch was conductedRead More…
1.Semiconductor What is a Semiconductor Chip? Semiconductor: semiconductor possess electrical conductivity properties intermediate between conductors and insulators, which can be modified by introducing dopants. Semiconductor chips, transistors, fabrication technology, and wafers are interdependent components essential for electronic device functionality. Transistors serRead More…
1.SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS India is critical in determining the success of the SDGs, globally. At the UN Sustainable Development Summit in 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted, “Sustainable development of one-sixth of humanity will be of great consequence to the world and our beautiful planet. India’s premier think tank NITI Aayog, the Government of India’s premier tRead More…
1. Bio fortified variety of crops Prime Minister released 109 high yielding, climate resilient and biofortified varieties of crops. These crops have been developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and release of new varieties of crops is the example of a “lab to land” programme. ICAR has been running crop-improvement programme to develop new crop varieties aRead More…
1.AUKUS Why in the news? AUKUS members are considering cooperation with Japan on advanced capabilities projects. More on news Japan’s inclusion in Pillar II (not a new full member yet) could enhance alliance partnerships, capability integration and standardisation, as well as potentially rationalise export control and information security regulations among the four countries. Read More…
1.Nitrogen Use Efficiency Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) in crops refers to the ability of plants to takeup nitrogen from the soil and convert it into usable forms for growth and development, and ultimately into yield.It is a critical aspect of sustainable agriculture, as nitrogen is one of the essential nutrients for plant growth, and its efficient use can lead to higher crop productivity Read More…
1. GLACIAL LAKE OUTBRUST A Glacial Lake Outburst (GLO) occurs when a glacial lake, formed by melting ice and snow, suddenly releases a large volume of water. This can happen due to the failure of natural ice or moraine dams holding the lake, often ltriggered by factors like heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or the melting of surrounding ice. The sudden release of water can lead Read More…
