CE-20 Cryogenic Rocket Engine : Successfully Tested For Mission Gaganyaan Indian Space Research Organisation’s Liquid Propulsion Research Centre (IPRC) in Mahendragiri has successfully tested the cryogenic rocket engine to be used in its ‘Mission Gaganyaan’. CE-20 cryogenic engine has been designed and developed by the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), a subsidiary of ISRO. It […]
Month: September 2023
Mahendragiri Frigate
Mahendragiri Frigate: India’s latest warship, Mahendragiri, at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai launched It is the seventh and last stealth frigate of Project 17A Frigates. It is named after a mountain peak in Eastern Ghats located in Odisha. The ship is being built by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. Project 17A […]
India’s 6th Minor Irrigation Census
India’s 6th Minor Irrigation Census: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the 6th census of minor irrigation schemes (with reference year 2017-18), shedding light on the state of irrigation practices across India. So far, five censuses were conducted in 1986-87, 1993-94, 2000-01, 2006-07, and 2013-14. Highlights of the Report: A total of 23.14 million […]
World Sanskrit Day 2023
World Sanskrit Day 2023: In 2023, the celebration of World Sanskrit Day takes place on 31st August. The first World Sanskrit Day was celebrated in 1969. World Sanskrit Day or Vishwa Sanskrit Diwas is celebrated on Purnima Tithi (Full moon) of Shravana month every year. It serves as a tribute to the birth anniversary of […]
Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) Report
Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) Report: The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report by the University of Chicago reveals that fine particulate air pollution (Particulate Matter 2.5) reduces the average Indian’s life expectancy by 5.3 years. This figure is based on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guideline of 5 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) Key […]
Pacific Decadal Oscillation
Pacific Decadal Oscillation: A recent study revealed that a cyclical event called the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, which repeats every 20-30 years, could make cyclones that originate near the Equator more frequent in the coming years. Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) is a long-term ocean fluctuation in the Pacific Ocean. The term PDO was coined in about […]
Successful Sequencing Of Y Chromosome
Successful Sequencing Of Y Chromosome: For the first time, scientists have successfully sequenced the Y chromosome, providing insights that could impact the understanding of male infertility and various health issues. Y chromosome sequence will aid the study of conditions and disorders linked to this chromosome, including male infertility. Significance for health and longevity, as it […]
PRIP Scheme : Approved
PRIP Scheme : Approved The Union Cabinet approved the Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma-MedTech sector (PRIP) scheme. The scheme has an outlay of ₹5,000 crore for five years, from 2023-24 to 2027-28. Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma-MedTech sector (PRIP) scheme launched in 2023. Ministry: Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Objectives is […]
