Why in the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed online messaging platforms to bar users from accessing their services without the SIM card used to register for the application. SIM Binding What is it?: SIM Binding is a … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Conflict has flared once again between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Taliban claimed that Pakistan carried out air strikes inside its territory, killing 10 peo ple near the Durand Line Durand Line What is it?: The Durand … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Indian Navy commissioned the state-of-the-art Project 17A stealth frigates INS Taragiri. Project 17A Launch: Project 17 Alpha frigates (P-17A) were launched by the Indian Navy in 2019. Aim: To construct a series of stealth guided-missile … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Supreme Court has questioned the Centre on non-compliance of its directive to install CCTV cameras in the offices of agencies such as the CBI, ED, and NIA to prevent custodial torture. Custodial Torture What is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? New brain atlases integrate multiple cutting-edge mapping techniques to track how neurons and glial cells develop, migrate, and diversify across different stages and species. Brain Atlas What is it?: Brain atlas is a scientific resource that … Continue reading →

What is it? Precipitation refers to all forms of water that fall to the earth from the atmosphere. Conditions for precipitation to form The atmosphere must have moisture. There must be sufficient nuclei present to aid condensation. Weather conditions must … Continue reading →

Clouds Definition: A cloud is an accumulation or grouping of tiny water droplets and ice crystals that are suspended in the earth’s atmosphere. Formation: Clouds are formed when the air becomes saturated or filled, with water vapour. The warm air … Continue reading →