Raisina Dialogue 2023 : Theme The eighth edition of the Raisina Dialogue is to be held in March 2023. The dialogue is to be held on geo-strategy and geopolitics. The Chief Guest of Raisina Dialogue 2023 is the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The theme of Raisina Dialogue 2023 : Provocation, Uncertainty, Turbulence: Lighthouse in […]
Month: March 2023
1D Wormhole Corrosion : New Form Of Corrosion
1D Wormhole Corrosion : New Form Of Corrosion Scientists have recently discovered a new form of corrosion known as the 1D wormhole corrosion. This type of corrosion is characterized by a wormhole-like 1D morphology that can serve as a mass-flow pathway. The discovery of this type of corrosion is significant for the understanding of material […]
Hidden Mantle Layers : New Studies
Hidden Mantle Layers : New Studies According to two new studies, the mantle, a layer of solid rock sandwiched between the Earth’s upper crust and lower core, has been hiding two new layers. The first layer is a low viscosity zone in the upper mantle, approximately 100 kilometres thick, which was discovered by studying deep […]
Mob Lynching : Incident Of Killing And Burning Of Two Men In Haryana
Mob Lynching : Incident Of Killing And Burning Of Two Men In Haryana Incident of killing and burning of two men in Haryana on suspicion of illegal transportation, smuggling or slaughtering of cows by cow vigilantes highlight the issue of Mob Lynching. Mob lynching refers to targeted violence by a large group of people which […]
QR-Code Based Coin Vending Machine : RBI
QR-Code Based Coin Vending Machine : RBI RBI recently announced its plan to launch a pilot project to assess the functioning of QR-code based coin vending machines (QCVM). QCVM is a cashless coin dispensation machine that would dispense coins with the requisite amount being debited from the customer’s account using United Payments Interface (UPI). It […]
First Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting (ACWG) Of G-20
First Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting (ACWG) Of G-20: The First Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting (ACWG) of G-20 is set to take place in Gurugram, Haryana, from 1st to 3rd March 2023. It is under India’s chairpersonship, and Italy is the co-chair country. Over 90 delegates from 20 member countries, 10 Invitee countries, and 9 International […]
CE-20 Cryogenic Engine
CE-20 Cryogenic Engine: ISRO recently conducted a flight test of cryogenic engine for the Chandrayan-3 mission. CE-20 cryogenic engine has been designed and developed by the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) , a subsidiary of ISRO. It will power the Cryogenic Upper Stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle for the Chandrayaan-3 mission. It is the […]
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBKs) : Increased
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBKs): Increased Union Health Minister recently said that the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBKs) has increased to 9,082 as on January 31, 2023. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBKs) are set up under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, which was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry […]
Clean Energy Transition : Report
Clean Energy Transition : Report According to a report from Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Ember, Karnataka and Gujarat have emerged as India’s frontrunners in the transition to clean electricity. Ember is an independent, not-for-profit climate and energy think tank while the IEEFA examines issues related to energy markets, trends, […]
Hindustan 228-201 LW
Hindustan 228-201 LW: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) recently approved a new variant of the Hindustan 228-201 LW aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is a passenger aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It has a maximum take-off weight of 5695kgs with 19 passenger seating capacity. The aircraft would fall […]
