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Why in the news? Voyager 2, launched in 1977, continues transmitting data from interstellar space, revealing valuable insights into the solar system’s boundary, decades after its historic flybys of Uranus and Neptune. source:scribd Historic Journey and Planetary Discoveries: Launched on August 20, 1977, Voyager 2 was tasked with exploring the outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Taiwan’s defence minister announced the United States will decide the future of Taiwan’s decommissioned HAWK missiles, a system historically significant but outdated, affecting Taiwan’s strategic defence planning. source:indianexpress About the HAWK Missile: The HAWK (Homing All the Way Killer) MIM-23 is an all-weather, low-to-medium altitude surface-to-air missile system, developed by …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Centre issued guidelines to curb misleading claims by coaching institutes, enforcing transparency in success rates, infrastructure, and requiring consent for minors’ testimonials, aiming to protect consumers. source:timelinedaily New Guidelines for Transparency in Coaching Advertisements: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued new guidelines mandating coaching institutes to disclose accurate information …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh presented a Sarangi to Dogra artist Gorinath, recently praised by PM Modi for preserving Dogra heritage through traditional music, celebrating his cultural contributions. About the Presentation of Sarangi to Gorinath: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh presented a new “Sarangi” to Gorinath, a traditional Dogra musician from …
Read MoreWhy in the news? World Diabetes Day highlights the rising diabetes epidemic, its link to obesity, preventive foot care, and the importance of lifestyle changes to reduce health risks globally, especially in India. source:pib Diabetes and Obesity Risks: Diabetes, particularly type 2, is strongly linked to obesity, with family history and excess body weight increasing …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Important International Institutions ,Conservation GS-3: Environmental Pollution & Degradation Focus: The COP29 summit in Azerbaijan has brought renewed focus on updating climate finance frameworks, with developing nations calling for a substantial increase in annual funds. The current $100 billion annual commitment from advanced nations, set in 2015, is due for a critical review …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The 2024 Global Carbon Budget report highlights a projected 0.8% increase in global CO₂ emissions, underscoring the urgent need for emission reductions to meet climate targets and limit warming. source:toi Key Findings of the 2024 Global Carbon Budget: Projected Increase: Global fossil CO₂ emissions are set to rise by 0.8% in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Four sandstone replicas of the Konark Sun Temple wheels have been installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan to celebrate India’s cultural heritage, blending historical artistry with modern public spaces. Highlights about the Konark Wheels Installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan: New Additions: Four sandstone replicas of the iconic Konark wheels from the 13th-century Konark Sun …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Heightened awareness of gluten’s impact on health has increased demand for gluten-free options, especially for those with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity, highlighting the protein’s role in food science. source:medium What is Gluten? Definition and Composition: Gluten is a protein found primarily in wheat, barley, and rye. It consists of gliadins …
Read MoreWhy in the news? FSSAI has directed e-commerce food businesses to ensure a minimum 30% shelf life for delivered products, enhancing food safety standards and enforcing accurate product claims for consumer protection. source:economictimes FSSAI’s Directive to E-commerce FBOs: New Shelf Life Standard: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed e-commerce food …
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