Context: Recently, Beki which is a tributary of Brahmaputra changed its course resulting in displacement of thousands of people and a state highway in lower Assam. About Beki River Beki River is one of the right bank territories of Brahmaputra Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
Regenerative Braking System
What is a Regenerative Braking System? A regenerative braking system is a technology used in electric and hybrid vehicles to recover the kinetic energy of the vehicle that would otherwise be lost during braking. Braking is the mechanism by which an automotive vehicle in Read More …
Graphene
What is Graphene? Graphene is an allotrope of carbon, alongside diamond and graphite. It consists of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb pattern. Known for its exceptional properties: Thinnest compound (one atom thick) Lightest material Strongest Read More …
What is the Internet Archive?
Context: Internet Archive (IA) is embroiled in a major legal challenge as it faces off against traditional publishers accusing it of copyright violations. The free digital library is fighting the forced removal of around half a million books from its platform, which it Read More …
New Horned frog species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Context: Scientists have identified as distinct new species of forest dwelling horned frog from Northeast India as Xenophrys apatani. This species was earlier misidentified as Maoson horned frog which is a native of Vietnam and China. About new horned frog species Read More …
Bihar, Andhra Pradesh likely to demand for special category status (SCS)
Context: The talks over special category status for the states of Bihar and Andhra Pradesh have once again gained momentum after the victory of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. About Special Category Status (SCS): It is Read More …
Victims and survivors silenced
Context: A recent case of a couple being flogged at a Kangaroo court in Chopra (West Bengal) because of alleged extramarital affair has brought back the debate on kangaroo courts and vigilante justice in various parts of India. About Vigilante justice Vigilante justice refers to Read More …
Project-75I
Context: As the procurement of new submarines under P-75I goes on, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken up a preliminary study on the design and development of an indigenous conventional submarine under Project-76. What is Project-75I? Project-75 (India), Read More …
Biodiversity Conservation Efforts in Thazhakara Grama Panchayat
About Biodiversity Conversation Historical Decline of Species: Indian black turtle and other species such as Indian garden lizards and barn owls facing dwindling numbers due to poaching and habitat changes. Contrastingly, populations of rock pigeons and rufous treepies have increased. Read More …
Aphelion
Context: Earth reaches aphelion every July. This year it did so on the 5th of July. About Aphelion Aphelion is the point in the orbit of a celestial body (like a planet or comet) that is farthest from the Sun. Earth reaches Read More …