NASA’s Parker Solar Probe : In News NASA’s Parker Solar Probe recently set a historic record by flying closer to the Sun than any other man-made object, reaching speeds of 430,000 mph and withstanding temperatures up to 982°C. It was Launched in 2018, a car-sized robotic spacecraft, is named after American solar astrophysicist Eugene Newman […]
Month: December 2024
GPS Spoofing
GPS Spoofing: GPS interference on passenger aircraft, including ‘spoofing’ with false signals, are on the rise over conflict zones globally, including on India’s borders with Pakistan, a report from the OPSGROUP said recently. GPS spoofing, also known as GPS simulation, refers to the practice of manipulating or tricking a GPS receiver by broadcasting false GPS […]
Lok Sabha Election 2024 : India’s Report
Lok Sabha Election 2024 : India’s Report Key Highlights of the Data: There were 97,97,51,847 registered electors, marking a 7.43% increase from 91,19,50,734 in 2019. A total of 64.64 crore votes were cast, compared to 61.4 crore in 2019. Dhubri (Assam) recorded the highest turnout at 92.3%, while Srinagar (J&K) had the lowest at 38.7%, (up […]
Kamarajar Port : In News
Kamarajar Port : In News The Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways recently said cargo-handling capacity at Indian ports increased by 87 percent in the last nine years, with Tamil Nadu’s Kamarajar Port registering a whopping swell of 154 percent. Kamarajar Port, formerly known as Ennore Port,is located approximately 24 km north of Chennai in […]
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness: International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all nations to invest in resilience and equity to make a healthier and safer world for all.It is annually observed on December 27 to advocate the importance of prevention of, preparedness for, and partnership against epidemics.It highlights the urgent need […]
Denmark Strait Cataract
Denmark Strait Cataract: The Denmark Strait cataract, an underwater giant, defies conventional understanding of waterfalls, influencing global ocean circulation and shaping ecosystems, despite its invisible and silent presence.It is the largest waterfall on Earth, situated in an underwater channel between Iceland and Greenland.With a vertical fall measuring 2,000 metres, it’s over three times the height […]
Exercise Surya Kiran
Exercise Surya Kiran: The Indian Army contingent, comprising 334 personnel, departed for Nepal recently to participate in the eighteenth edition of the Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran.It is a joint military exercise between the Indian army and Nepal army.It is an annual event, conducted alternately in both countries.It aims to enhance interoperability in forest warfare, […]
Biodiversity Credits
Biodiversity Credits: A recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B highlights significant uncertainties regarding the effectiveness of biodiversity credits.A biodiversity credit is a verifiable, quantifiable, and tradeable financial certificate rewarding positive biodiversity outcomes, such as the conservation or restoration of species, ecosystems, and natural habitats. They are gaining attention as a […]
South Asian Economic Union
South Asian Economic Union: The South Asian Economic Union (SAEU) remains an aspirational vision amidst the geopolitical and economic complexities of the region.The SAEU is a long-term vision of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to integrate the economies of its eight member states: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri […]
Dr. Pushpak Bhattacharyya Committee
Dr. Pushpak Bhattacharyya Committee: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted an eight-member committee to develop a framework for the ethical and responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the financial sector.Established by Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Total Members: 8. Chaired by Dr. Pushpak Bhattacharyya, a Professor at IIT Bombay. Aim is to […]
