Spanish Flu Virus
Posted in Biology

H1N1 (Spanish Flu Virus)

Article in The Hindu about the story of recreation of H1N1 influenza virus which cased the deadliest pandemic (Spanish Flu of 1918) in history

Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

Prelims Facts Corner – 18 August 2023

Matti banana, English bond method

Posted in S&T Schemes and Initiatives Science & Technology

National Supercomputing Mission

9 more supercomputers will be addedin addition with 18 supercomputers being deployed under the National Supercomputing Mission (NCM).

Erra Matti Dibbalu
Posted in Geography Landmarks

Erra Matti Dibbalu

Demand on Andhra Pradesh Government to come up with measures to protect Erra Matti Dibbalu.

Leidenfrost effect
Posted in Science & Technology Physics

Leidenfrost effect

Article in The Hindu – Science For All | What is Leidenfrost effect?

Pong Dam
Posted in Protected Sites Ramsar Sites

Pong Dam

Water level in Pong Dam recedes after recess of heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh

Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

Prelims Facts Corner – 17 August 2023

PM-eBusSewa, Nowruz, Bharatmala Pariyojana, Places in News

Posted in Legislations

Digital Personal Data Protection Act

The President has given official approval to the ‘Digital Personal Data Protection Bill’, signifying its enactment into law.

Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Digital India Programme

The Union Cabinet approved a five-year extension and expansion of the Digital India programme, including the Computer Emergency Response Team, India (CERT-in) expansion.

Posted in Culture Geography Phenomenon Landmarks

Joshimath

Houses and roads collapsed amid heavy rains in the Helang area of Joshimath.

Posted in Culture

Jagannath Temple Puri

An Amicus Curiae of Orissa High Court found evidence of wear and tear in the structures of Jagannath Temple (Puri), an Archaeological Survey of India–protected monument.

Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

Prelims Facts Corner – 16 August 2023

Talwar-class stealth frigates, Annapurna food packet scheme, Vishwakarma Yojana,