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Oldest yet Fossils of a Plant-Eating Dinosaur found in Rajasthan
Oldest yet Fossils of a Plant-Eating Dinosaur found in Rajasthan Context: In a paper published recently in Scientific Reports, scientists from IIT Roorkee have characterized dinosaur fossils from the Middle Jurassic period, found in the Thar desert near the Jaisalmer Basin by the Geological Survey of India. About the discovery... .Read more
Updated on 21 September, 2023 GS3 Science and Technology
Centre floats New Science Awards
Centre floats New Science Awards Context: The Union government is set to institute the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar i.e. 56 prizes to felicitate scientists, technologists, and innovators. Akin to the prestigious Padma awards, these awards will not include any cash component; instead, they will likely bestow a certificate and a medallion on... .Read more
Updated on 20 September, 2023 GS3 Science and Technology
WHO releases Report on Global Impact of High BP
WHO releases Report on Global Impact of High BP Context: The World health Organisation (WHO) released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, during the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. About the findings of Report The report shows an estimated 188.3 mi... .Read more
Updated on 20 September, 2023 GS3 Science and Technology
Eight countries witness devastating floods in Sept: Is climate change causing deluge across the world?
Eight countries witness devastating floods in Sept: Is climate change causing deluge across the world? Context: More than 11,000 people were killed and 30,000 were displaced in Libya after torrential rains caused once-in-a-century floods that burst dams and swept away buildings. Other recent floods around the globe Severe rain... .Read more
Updated on 19 September, 2023 GS3 Disaster Management
Bima Sugam: Is it a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector, and how will it benefit customers?
Bima Sugam: Is it a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector, and how will it benefit customers? Context: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) claims that the proposed Bima Sugam is a “game changer” and a “UPI moment” for the insurance segment, with ambitions of becoming the largest onl... .Read more
Updated on 19 September, 2023 GS3 Daily Updates Economy
