Red Mud- Utilization, safe disposal, environmental concerns

RED MUD For: Preliminary Topics covered: Red Mud, Red Sludge, Utilisation, safe disposal, environmental issues News Flash Government asks stakeholders to find a lasting solution for productive utilisation of red mud and its safe disposal for a cleaner future. This is an environmental concern due to the presence of impurities such as caustic soda and other minerals. Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC) organised a ‘Red Mud Networking Meet’. Its global…

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“Omega Block” a big reason for rising Temperature

OMEGA BLOCK For: Mains Topics covered: Rising temperature caused by Omega Block, Rex Block News Flash Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands have recorded their highest ever temperatures. The latest heatwave is caused by an “Omega block”. Blocks (Meteorology) Blocks in meteorology are large-scale patterns in the atmospheric pressure field that are nearly stationary, effectively “blocking” or redirecting migratory cyclones. They are also known as blocking highs or blocking anticyclones. Omega Block…

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‘Vande Mataram’ National Anthem or National Song

‘VANDE MATARAM’ NATIONAL ANTHEM OR NATIONAL SONG For: Preliminary Topics covered: High court decision, Why the demand arise, National Anthem and National Song News Flash The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to declare “Vande Mataram” the national anthem, on par with “Jana Gana Mana”. A bench said, there is no reason to give direction to the respondent (Centre) to declare Vande Mataram as a national anthem…

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Indian scientists discover 28 new Milky Way stars

INDIAN SCIENTISTS DISCOVER 28 NEW MILKY WAY STARS For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About the finding of new stars, Variable Stars, Halo of a Galaxy, Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) News Flash A team of scientists at Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) in Nainital has identified 28 new variable stars. These stars found in the halo or outer part of the Milky Way galaxy. Which is nearly 60,000…

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‘CARE4U’ the android-based app for elderly persons

‘CARE4U’ APP ‘CARE4U’ app will connect the caregiver to the elderly person. The app will inform the caregiver when the elderly person falls down with the exact location. Application is built by students of IIT Kharagpur. The app is a network-based fall detection algorithm. Once installed on the phone of the elderly, it can detect whether the elderly has fallen down. If there is a fall, it automatically calls the caregiver and emergency services…

new vine snake species Proahaetulla Antiqua

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New vine snake “Proahaetulla Antiqua” species discovered

VINE SNAKE “PROAHAETULLA ANTIQUA” SPECIES Zoologists have discovered a new vine snake species from the Agasthyamalai hills in the Western Ghats of India. A new species of vine snake, belonging to an ancient lineage dating back to between 20 and 30 million years. The vine snake Proahaetulla Antiqua, which lives in trees, is a member of the Ahaetuliinae family. It is a new species because of its taxonomic similarities with other vine snakes, such…

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UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI)

UK-INDIA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INITIATIVE (UKIERI) For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: All about UKIERI – Highlights, Fundings; British Council of India News Flash The British Council of India and Universities UK International have joined hands together for UKIERI Mobility Programme: Study in India. It will be a pilot programme which will allow UK students to visit India for higher studies. The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and…

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Earth’s temperatures in 20th century higher than ever before

HIGHER EARTH TEMPERATURE For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: Rising global temperature News Flash According to a study, global temperatures in the 20th century are higher than ever before in at least 2,000 years. Global warming now affecting the entire planet at the same time. 98 percent of Earth’s surface affected by the change in climate The speed of global warming has never been as high as it is today. It was…

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The Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019

THE INTER-STATE RIVER WATER DISPUTES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019 For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: All about the inter-state river water disputes (amendment) bill, 2019 News Flash Lok Sabha passes a bill to help adjudicate disputes related to water sharing and rivers. The Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which seeks to amend the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956. Bill to set up a single tribunal to settle inter-state water disputes Highlights…

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Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh

NAMDAPHA TIGER RESERVE Conservation of the Royal Bengal Tiger has taken a hit in India’s easternmost tiger reserve. Namdapha Tiger Reserve Namdapha is in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. It covers an area of about 2,000 sq. km. including a buffer zone of 177 sq. km. Namdapha is the north-eastern limit of the tiger’s range and shares a border with Myanmar and Malaysian forest belts. The thick rainforests are home four large-sized…

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