Nebula : Study NASA recently captivated space enthusiasts with a breathtaking image of the Red Spider Nebula. A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space. Some nebulae (more than one nebula) come from the gas and dust thrown out by the explosion of a dying star, such as a Supernova. Other […]
Day: September 11, 2024
New Cybersecurity Initiatives
New Cybersecurity Initiatives: Union Home Minister recently addressed the first Foundation Day program of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in New Delhi and launched key initiatives for prevention of cybercrime. Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre (CFMC) has been established at the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (14C) in New Delhi with representatives of major banks, […]
Ukai Dam : In News
Ukai Dam : In News Following rainfall in its upper catchment areas, the authorities recently discharged 1.19 lakh cusecs of water from the Ukai Dam, bringing the water level in the dam just five feet below the danger mark of 345 feet. The Ukai Dam, constructed across the Tapti River, is the second largest reservoir […]
India’s First silicon Carbide
India’s First silicon Carbide: The Chief Minister of Odisha graced the ground-breaking ceremony of India’s first silicon carbide manufacturing facility to be set up in Odisha at an investment of Rs 620 crore. Silicon Carbide was discovered by the American inventor Edward G. Achesonin 1891. Its chemical formula is SiC and it is the most […]
Parliamentary Committee On Official Language
Parliamentary Committee On Official Language: Recently, the Union Home Minister was unanimously re-elected the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language. The Parliamentary Committee on Official Language was constituted under the provisions of Section 4 of the Official Languages Act, 1963, in the year 1976. Section 4 of the Act says “There shall be […]
World Largest Plastic Polluter : Study
World Largest Plastic Polluter : Study A recent study published in the journal Nature has revealed that India is the highest contributor to global plastic pollution. India accounts for approximately one-fifth of the total plastic waste generated worldwide. Key Findings of the Study: India generates approximately 9.3 million tonnes of plastic pollution annually. Out of […]
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana : 5 Year Completed
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana : 5 Year Completed The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY), launched on 12th September 2019, has completed five successful years. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) scheme has been started to provide social security to all landholding Small and Marginal Farmers (farmers whose land holdings are upto two hectares […]
Mpox : Detection Kit
Mpox : Detection Kit India has developed an indigenous Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing kit for detecting Mpox (previously known as monkeypox). These kits are developed by Siemens Healthcare, Transasia Diagnostics, and JITM C Genes which are approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). The new RT-PCR kits provide results in […]
Joint Doctrine For Amphibious Operations
Joint Doctrine For Amphibious Operations: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations on 9th September 2024 in New Delhi. Amphibious Operations refers to military operations that involve a coordinated effort between land and naval forces to project power from the sea onto land. This doctrine offers guidance to […]
Typhoon Yagi : Vietnam
Typhoon Yagi : Vietnam Typhoon Yagi has claimed 143 lives in northern Vietnam, with 58 still missing. Typhoon Yagi is the strongest to hit Vietnam in decades, with winds reaching 149 kph. Vietnam and the Philippines are frequently affected by typhoons due to their geographic location in the Western Pacific, one of the most active […]