Upward Lightning: Brazilian researchers recently succeeded in taking pictures of the Upward Lightning Phenomenon. Upward lightning is a phenomenon whereby a self-initiated lightning streak develops from a tall object that travels upward toward an overlaying electrified storm cloud. For this to happen, storm electrification and the resulting presence of a cloud charge region are enabling […]
Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) : Report
Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) : Report Reports suggest that most of EPFO’s equity investments are routed into Nifty 50 stocks, including Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports & SEZ. Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. It is one of the World’s […]
Regional Search And Rescue Exercise : Indian Coast Guard
Regional Search And Rescue Exercise : Indian Coast Guard The Indian Coast Guard recently conducted a Regional Search and Rescue exercise in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, to simulate a real-time maritime distress scenario and highlight the functioning of the Search and Rescue organization (SAR) for a mass rescue operation. The exercise involved all stakeholders and effectively […]
Japan’s Official Development Assistance To India
Japan’s Official Development Assistance To India: Japan has approved Official Development Assistance (ODA) to India, for a few Key projects. Projects under ODA: Rs. 5,509 crores have been approved for Patna Metro Rail Construction Project (I). It aims to cope with the increase of traffic demand in Patna by constructing the new metro corridor, thereby […]
Heat Index : IMD
Heat Index : IMD The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is planning to introduce a ‘heat index’ warning system in Delhi and other parts of the country. The IMD has conducted a study on the impact of meteorological factors on heatwaves and the “heat wave hazard zonation” of the country. According to “Hot Weather Analysis over […]
Vemband And Ashtamudi Lakes : Penalty Imposed By NGT
Vemband And Ashtamudi Lakes : Penalty Imposed By NGT The National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a penalty of Rs 10 crore on the Kerala government for failing to protect the Vembanad and Ashtamudi lakes. Vemband is the largest lake in Kerala and the longest Lake in India. It is also known as Vembanad Kayal, Vembanad […]
Moskit Cruise Missiles : Test-Fired
Moskit Cruise Missiles : Test-Fired Russia’s Defense Ministry says Moscow has test-fired two Moskit cruise missiles in the Sea of Japan Moskit cruise missiles is a supersonic anti-ship cruise missile that has conventional and nuclear warhead capacity It has the fastest flying speed among all anti-ship missiles in today’s world. It reaches Mach 3 at […]
Himachal Kangra Tea : European Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
Himachal Kangra Tea : European Geographical Indication (GI) Tag Kangra Tea from Himachal Pradesh was recently granted the European Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Kangra Tea is a type of tea produced in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a high-quality tea that is known for its unique flavour, aroma, and colour. It is […]
Yars Intercontinental Ballistic Missile System
Yars Intercontinental Ballistic Missile System: The Russian military recently began exercises with its Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system with several thousand troops. Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is a Russian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It is a three-stage solid-fuel missile and can be launched from a silo or mobile launcher. The missile weighs around 49,000 kg […]
Eurasian Griffon Vulture : Recently Spotted
Eurasian Griffon Vulture : Recently Spotted A rare Eurasian griffon vulture was recently spotted at Delhi’s Aravalli Biodiversity Park (ABP) Eurasian Griffon Vulture is a large Old World vulture in the bird of prey family Accipitridae. It is one of the largest birds in the vulture family and is Europe’s second-largest bird. Scientific Name: Gyps […]
