CSIR PRIMA ET11 : Electric Tractor CSIR-CMERI developed a Compact Electric Tractor- CSIR PRIMA ET11. CSIR PRIMA ET11 is an indigenously designed, compact, 100% Pure Electric Tractor. ( First-ever Electric Tractor) It can tow a 8-ton capacity trolley with a max speed of 25 mph. (Tractor industry) Objective is to cater to small and marginal […]
Month: September 2023
Malaviya Mission
Malaviya Mission: The Union Minister for Education unveiled the Malaviya Mission – Teacher Training Programme initiated by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. The program aims to enhance the quality of education by providing customised training for teachers in higher educational institutions. It aspires to equip 15 lakh […]
Same-Sex Partnerships : Hong Kong
Same-Sex Partnerships : Hong Kong Hong Kong’s top court has ruled in favour of recognising same-sex partnerships but stopped short of granting full marriage rights to the city’s LGBTQ community. The court gave the government two years to come up with a legal framework for legal recognition of same-sex partnerships. In 133 countries homosexuality decriminalised, […]
Kuiper Belt
Kuiper Belt: Astronomers have recently found compelling evidence suggesting the existence of an Earth-like planet in the distant Kuiper Belt of our solar system. Kuiper Belt also called the Edgeworth-Kuiper belt, is a flat ring of small icy bodies that revolve around the Sun beyond the orbit of the planet Neptune. It is named after […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 7th Sep 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 7th Sep 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Central Bank Digital Currency : RBI
Central Bank Digital Currency : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor has highlighted the potential of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or E-rupee in improving cross-border payments’ efficiency. RBI is gradually expanding its CBDC pilots to include more banks, cities, diverse use cases, and a broader audience. The RBI launched pilots for digital […]
Armoured Recovery Vehicles
Armoured Recovery Vehicles: The Indian Army recently began the process to procure 170 Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) to enhance its operational capabilities. Armoured Recovery Vehicles are specialised military vehicles designed to recover and maintain armoured vehicles on the battlefield. These vehicles are crucial for keeping armoured units operational by recovering damaged or disabled tanks and […]
What Is The Impossible Trinity?
What Is The Impossible Trinity? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) and Indian investors are facing a challenge in overcoming the “impossible trinity”. The impossible trinity, or the trilemma, refers to the idea that an economy cannot pursue independent monetary policy, maintain a fixed exchange rate, and allow the free flow of capital across its borders […]
Project Naman : Indian Army
Project Naman : Indian Army The Indian Army recently launched ‘Project Naman’, which will entail establishing facilitation and grievance redressal centres for veterans and the kin of personnel who have lost their lives. Project Naman will entail establishing facilitation and grievance redressal centres for veterans and the kin of personnel who have lost their lives. […]
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter : NASA
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter : NASA NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) recently captured the image of India’s Chandrayaan-3 lander. Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is a NASA spacecraft that was launched on June 18, 2009. Primary Objective is to make a 3D map of the Moon’s surface from lunar polar orbit. It has also been used to […]
