Brown Dwarfs : Study Researchers have used James Webb Space Telescope observations to conduct detailed examinations of the atmospheric conditions on pairs of brown dwarfs. Brown dwarfs are celestial bodies bigger than a planet but smaller than a star These objects have a size between that of a giant planet like Jupiter and that of […]
Day: July 22, 2024
Second Thomas Shoal
Second Thomas Shoal: China and the Philippines have struck a deal to defuse tensions on a contested Second Thomas shoal in the South China Sea. Second Thomas shoal is a submerged reef (locally known as Ayungin) located in the Spratly Islands, South China Sea. The Philippines first took possession of the feature in The Philippine […]
Rogue Waves
Rogue Waves: Researchers have developed a new tool that can be used to predict the emergence of unusually large and unpredictable waves at sea—known as rogue waves. Rogue waves are also known as Freak waves and are relatively rare, large and spontaneous ocean surface waves whose heights are larger than maximum wave height expected for […]
National Centre For Polar And Ocean Research
National Centre For Polar And Ocean Research: The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) is building a new ocean research vessel to explore the deep Indian Ocean for rare minerals and metals as part of India’s Deep Ocean Mission. National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research is an autonomous research instituteestablished in 1998. […]
Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project
Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is set to invest approximately ₹290 crore in the Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project. Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project is a 900 MW run-of-the-river hydropower project being developed on the Karnali River in Nepal. The project will supply power to Nepal, India, […]
India Maritime Centre
India Maritime Centre: India Maritime Centre (IMC) moves closer to reality under the Maritime India Vision 2030. India Maritime Centre (IMC) is a cornerstone initiative of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) under the Maritime India Vision 2030. It aims to provide a unified platform for the Indian maritime industry, acting as a […]
Uranium : Study
Uranium : Study A new study by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) concludes that up to 60 µg/l of uranium in drinking water is safe, challenging the Bureau of Indian Standards’ (BIS) 2021 limit of 30 µg/l. The BIS standard aligns with WHO recommendations but the BARC study argues it may be counterproductive, adding […]
Government Inaugurates National Landslide Forecasting Centre
Government Inaugurates National Landslide Forecasting Centre: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy Inaugurates National Landslide Forecasting Centre and Launches Bhusanket Web Portal & Bhooskhalan Mobile App The National Landslide Forecasting Centre (NLFC) aims to mitigate landslide hazards in India. It provides early warning bulletins for landslide-prone states and plans to operationalize a nationwide Landslide Early Warning […]
Regional Consultation Program On The Science Of Natural Farming
Regional Consultation Program On The Science Of Natural Farming: The “Regional Consultation Program on the Science of Natural Farming” emphasised the importance of natural farming as a sustainable agricultural practice. It was announced that farmers who practise natural farming on a portion of their land for 3 years will be eligible for government subsidies. Natural […]
National Flag Day 2024
National Flag Day 2024: India’s National Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the Indian national flag on 22nd July 1947, by the Constituent Assembly, a few days before the country attained Independence from the British on 15th August 1947. On 22nd July 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India, chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, adopted the […]
