Hindi Diwas 2023: Hindi Diwas, celebrated annually on 14th September, holds immense historical significance as it commemorates the adoption of Hindi as one of India’s official languages. Its roots extend back to the early days of India’s struggle for independence when a group of committed Hindi scholars and activists formed the Hindi Sahitya Sammelan (Hindi […]
Month: September 2023
Operation Polo
Operation Polo: On 13th September, 1948, India’s military action known as “Operation Polo” was launched to integrate the princely state of Hyderabad, a significant event in Indian history. The Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Shah, had hesitated to join India or Pakistan after Independence, capitalizing on the Indian government’s preoccupation with the Kashmir conflict. […]
Picoflare Jets
Picoflare Jets: The Solar Orbiter has recently captured extreme ultraviolet images of the Sun, revealing a multitude of small-scale jets known as “picoflare” jets within a coronal hole, raising questions about their role in powering the solar wind and impacting space weather. The Solar Orbiter is a collaborative mission between the European Space Agency (ESA) […]
Cirrus Clouds : New Study
Cirrus Clouds : New Study A new study has found a significant statistical correlation between thunderstorms occurring around the world and the formation of wispy cirrus clouds, which might increase global warming. Cirrus Clouds are delicate, feathery clouds that are made mostly of ice crystals. They are thin and wispy in appearance, often appearing as […]
Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease
Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease: Authorities in the UK say they are “closely monitoring” the spread of Epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD) that has been recorded in Spain, Portugal and Southern Italy recently. Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is an insect-born disease caused by a virus and affecting wild and domestic ruminant species. It has become an emerging disease […]
First-Ever MotoGP Bharat Grand Prix
First-Ever MotoGP Bharat Grand Prix: The first-ever MotoGP Bharat Grand Prix is set to take place at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The MotoGP, or Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing, is the premier motorcycle championship in the world. It is the oldest motorsport championship in the world, with the first-ever annual competition […]
Third Phase Of The eCourts Projects
Third Phase Of The eCourts Projects: The Union Cabinet recently approved the third phase of the eCourts Projects with a budget allocation of ₹7,210 crore. The eCourts Project was conceptualised on the basis of the “National Policy and Action Plan for Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Indian Judiciary – 2005” submitted […]
Red Fire Ants : World’s Most Invasive Species
Red Fire Ants : World’s Most Invasive Species The red fire ant, one of the world’s most invasive species, has been recently found in Europe for the first time, according to a new study. Red Fire Ants commonly known as fire ants, are a species of stinging ants native to South America. Scientific Name: Solenopsis […]
Multi-Utility Legged Equipment : North Tech Symposium 2023
Multi-Utility Legged Equipment : North Tech Symposium 2023 The Indian Army unveiled the Multi-Utility Legged Equipment (MULE) at the North Tech Symposium 2023 held recently in Jammu. Multi-Utility Legged Equipment (MULE) is an autonomous load-bearing robot developed for the Indian Army. It has been manufactured for human-less intervention to locate and eliminate terrorists. It is […]
Skill India Digital (SID) Platform : Launched
Skill India Digital (SID) Platform : Launched The Ministry of Skill Development recently launched the Skill India Digital (SID) platform. SID serves as India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the skill development, education, employment and entrepreneurship ecosystem. SID Platform aims to bring all skilling initiatives under a single umbrella and provide skill development and entrepreneurial […]
