Leif Erikson Lunar Prize: ISRO The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been honored with the prestigious Leif Erikson Lunar Prize in recognition of its groundbreaking Chandrayaan-3 mission. The award, presented by the Exploration Museum in Húsavík, Iceland, acknowledges ISRO’s exceptional contributions to lunar exploration and understanding celestial phenomena. The Chandrayaan-3 mission, executed by ISRO, […]
Month: December 2023
Banking Current Affairs : 22nd Dec 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 22nd Dec 2023 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc: National Mathematics Day 2023: Every year, on December 22nd, India marks National Mathematics Day to honor the birthday of the famous Indian mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan. The Award of Excellence for inclusivity & access to a broader community: […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 22nd Dec 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 22nd Dec 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Operation Prosperity Guardian : US
Operation Prosperity Guardian: US The US has introduced Operation Prosperity Guardian, an enhanced naval protection force in the southern Red Sea to counter Houthi attacks on merchant shipping under the Combined Task Force 153 (CTF 153). The Houthi attacks, initially focused on supporting Hamas in Gaza, have escalated to target merchant tankers in the Bab […]
Anti-Cold Fixed Drug Combination : Prohibition
Anti-Cold Fixed Drug Combination : Prohibition The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in India has prohibited the use of an anti-cold fixed drug combination in children below four years of age. Combination products, also known as fixed dose drug combinations (FDCs), are combinations of two or more active drugs in a single dosage form. […]
Polar Stratospheric Clouds : Captured Images
Polar Stratospheric Clouds : Captured Images Weather watchers have captured images of rare Polar stratospheric clouds over Scotland, northern England and the West Midland. Polar Stratospheric clouds (PSC) are also known as nacreous clouds or mother of pearl, due to their iridescence. These are formed in very cold conditions over Polar Regions and within the […]
Sahitya Akademi Awards For The Year 2023
Sahitya Akademi Awards For The Year 2023: Tamil author Rajasekaran (Devibharathi), Telugu writer T. Patanjali Sastry and Malayalam litterateur E.V. Ramakrishnan were among those named for the Sahitya Akademi Awards for the year 2023. Sahitya Akademi Award is awarded for the most outstanding books of literary merit published in any of the major Indian languages […]
RAMP Programme : Three Sub Schemes
RAMP Programme : Three Sub Schemes The Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) launched three sub-schemes under the aegis of the RAMP programme. The National MSME Council has been set up by the Ministry to work as an administrative and functional body of the RAMP Programme. Sub schemes under RAMP: MSME GIFT […]
Mitochondrial Diseases : Recent Study
Mitochondrial Diseases : Recent Study A recent study has revealed that about a quarter of mitochondrial disease patients suffer from malnutrition. Mitochondrial diseases are a group of conditions that affect how mitochondria work in your body. Mitochondria are membrane-bound cell organelles that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell’s biochemical reactions. […]
Limnonectes phyllofolia : World’s Smallest Species Of Fanged Frogs
Limnonectes phyllofolia : World’s Smallest Species Of Fanged Frogs Scientists recently discovered the world’s smallest species of Fanged Frogs named Limnonectes phyllofolia from Indonesia. Limnonectes phyllofolia is the smallest species of fanged frog. It was found on the mountainous island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. They’ve been given the nickname “leaf-nester” because, unlike most frogs, they […]
