About Operation Bluestar
Context: Slogans favouring Khalistan (sovereign state for Sikhs) were raised recently in the premises of the Golden Temple complex in Punjab’s Amritsar during the 40th anniversary of ‘Operation Bluestar’. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Operation Bluestar Timeline of the Operation: Aftermath: -Source: The Hindu
NHA Achieves Milestone in OPD Registrations
Context: Recently, the National Health Authority (NHA) has achieved a milestone of generating over 3 crore tokens for Out-Patient Department (OPD) registrations through the ABHA-based Scan and Share service. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: National Health Authority’s (NHA) Recent Milestone in OPD Registrations National Health Authority (NHA):
UNESCO State of Ocean Report
Context UNESCO’s ‘State of Ocean Report, 2024’ provides crucial insights into the current state of global oceans, emphasising the challenges posed by climate change and human activities. Relevance: Facts for Prelims UNESCO State of Ocean Report Overview Introduction: Support and Objectives: Key Findings: Emerging Interests: -Source: Down To Earth
Overview of PraVaHa Software
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently developed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software named PraVaHa. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Overview of PraVaHa Software What is PraVaHa Software? Key Features and Applications: Importance of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Importance and Benefits PraVaHa’s Impact: CFD’s Role in Aerospace: -Source: The Hindu
Impact of Colour on Contemporary Human Life
Context: Colour profoundly shapes contemporary human life by enriching the aesthetic and symbolic aspects of our surroundings, embracing cultural diversity in its interpretation, and deepening our comprehension of the world and our role within it. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Colour What is Colour? Colour is a form of information that […]
Good Leadership Prevents Burnouts
Context: A true leader possesses the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make difficult decisions, and the compassion to listen to others’ needs. Leadership is not sought but earned through the fairness of actions and the sincerity of intentions. Relevance: GS4- Mains Question: What does organisational leadership, often seen in news, stand for? Analyse […]
Tmesipteris Oblanceolate
Context: New research shows that a fork fern species, called Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has a genome that is 7% larger than that of the previous record-holder, the Japanese flowering plant Paris japonica, and more than 50 times the size of the human genome. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Tmesipteris oblanceolate: Habitat and Distribution: Physical Characteristics: Genomic […]
About Paraparatrechina Neela
Context: Indian researchers recently discovered a new ant species named Paraparatrechina neela from Arunachal Pradesh’s remote Siang Valley. About Paraparatrechina Neela: Discovery: Significance: Features: -Source: The Hindu
About Sarcophagi
Context: A sarcophagus fragment discovered beneath the floor of a religious center belongs to Ramesses II, one of the best-known ancient Egyptian pharaohs, according to a new study. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Sarcophagi Definition and Purpose: Historical Usage: Features: Archaeological Significance: -Source: The Hindu
Agnikul Cosmos and the Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator
Context: Chennai-based start-up Agnikul Cosmos has successfully launched the world’s first rocket powered by a fully 3D-printed engine, named the Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD). Relevance: Facts for Prelims Details Significant Achievements: 3D Printing -Source: The Hindu