Hackathon : Innovation In Coal Sector The Ministry of Coal organized a Hackathon through CMPDI to boost innovation in the coal and lignite sector, aligning with the “Make in India” initiative. The event aimed to engage startups, research organizations, and academic institutions to address five key problem statements: payload monitoring of loading equipment, dust suppression […]
Month: August 2023
Indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns
Indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns: During the 77th Independence Day celebrations at Delhi’s iconic Red Fort, Indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns were used for the ceremonial gun salute, replacing the British 25-pounder guns. These indigenous guns marked their debut earlier this year with a 21-gun salute during the Republic Day parade. The 21-gun salute involves […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 15th Aug 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 15th aug 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Tampara Lake : Direction From National Green Tribunal
Tampara Lake : Direction From National Green Tribunal The National Green Tribunal, Eastern Zone, has directed the Odisha government not to go ahead with ‘illegal’ construction in and around Tampara Lake Tampara Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the State of Odisha. The beautiful lake & the nearby Chilika Lagoon highlight […]
STEREO Spacecraft : NASA
STEREO Spacecraft : NASA Nasa’s Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO-A) spacecraft made its first Earth flyby nearly 17 years after its launch. The pair of STEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory) spacecraft were launched on October 25, 2006, from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The two spacecraft were situated in Sun’s orbit, STEREO-A (“Ahead”) and […]
Vindhyagiri frigate
Vindhyagiri frigate: President of India will launch Vindhyagiri frigate at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited, Kolkata, on August 17. Vindhyagiri frigate is named after a mountain range in Karnataka. It is the sixth ship of the Project 17A frigates. These warships are follow-ons of the Project 17 Class Frigates (Shivalik Class), with improved stealth […]
Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan: 14 States and Union Territories which are yet to sign a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Education Ministry, which mandates the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) . In the light of the National Education Policy, Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) scheme has been […]
Aditya-L1 Mission : Reached The Spaceport In Sriharikot
Aditya-L1 Mission : Reached The Spaceport In Sriharikot India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1, has recently reached the spaceport in Sriharikota. Aditya-L1 Mission is the first space-based Indian mission to study the Sun. It will be launched by the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The spacecraft shall be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1 […]
Bubonic Plague : China Reported Two Cases
Bubonic Plague : China Reported Two Cases China’s northern region of Inner Mongolia recently reported two cases of bubonic plague. Plague is an infectious disease caused by a specific type of bacterium called Yersinia pestis. pestis can affect humans and animals and is spread mainly by fleas. Bubonic plague, also known as Black Death, is […]
Mushkbudji : Aromatic Rice Received GI Tag
Mushkbudji : Aromatic Rice Received GI Tag An aromatic rice named “Mushkbudji” from Kashmir received a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag recently. Mushkbudji rice, which was granted the GI tag along with eight other products from Jammu and Kashmir, is known for its short, bold grains and rich aroma. In the past, the consumption of this […]
