State Of Elementary Education In Rural India 2023: The Ministry of Education has released the State of Elementary Education in Rural India – 2023 report, highlighting the Prevalence of Smartphone Usage among students. The report was based on a survey conducted by the Development Intelligence Unit (DIU), a collaboration between NGO Transform Rural India and […]
Rhesus Macaques : Recent Study
Rhesus Macaques : Recent Study A recent study conducted by researchers from Imperial College London, titled “Genetics, Social Environment and Evolution of Male Same-Sex Behavior in Rhesus Macaques,” has challenged conventional beliefs about same-sex behaviour (SSB) in animals. The engagement of animals in SSB has been considered a ‘Darwinian paradox’: if reproduction is critical to […]
31st World University Games
31st World University Games: The 31st World University Game was held in Chengdu, China, where India has won a total of 26 medals across 4 disciplines with highest medal count at the World University Games. Many of the athletes who won the Medals come from Khelo India Scheme and Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). It […]
World Tribal Day 2023
World Tribal Day 2023: The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, also known as World Tribal Day, is observed annually on August 9, as per a resolution by the UN General Assembly in December 1994. This date commemorates the inaugural meeting of the UN Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights Working […]
Indian Air Force Received Israel’s Anti Guided Missiles
Indian Air Force Received Israel’s Anti Guided Missiles: The Indian Air Force has received Israel’s Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) anti-tank guided missiles. The Spike NLOS will be integrated with the Russian-origin fleet of Mi-17V5 helicopters. Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) developed by: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, Israel. Spike NLOS is a multi-purpose, electro-optical/infrared […]
Project Devika : North India’s First River Rejuvenation
Project Devika : North India’s First River Rejuvenation It was announced that North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing its completion. It was Built at a cost of over Rs 190 crore on the lines of ‘Namami Ganga’, the Project was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Project Devika launched in 2019. […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 9th Aug 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 9th aug 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Luna-25 Spacecraft : Russia
Luna-25 Spacecraft : Russia Russia is to make a remarkable leap in lunar exploration with the launch of its Luna-25 spacecraft. This venture not only signifies a resurgence in space exploration but also represents a strategic race with India to reach the moon’s south pole. The quest is driven by the tantalizing potential of the […]
IMS-1 Satellite Bus Technology
IMS-1 Satellite Bus Technology: ISRO has transferred its IMS-1 Satellite Bus Technology to Alpha Design Technologies Pvt Ltd., promoting private industry participation in India’s space sector. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), ISRO’s commercial arm, facilitated the technology transfer. IMS-1 Satellite Bus is a platform developed by ISRO for cost-effective space access. It serves as a versatile […]
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine: India has expressed its support for South Africa’s Integrated Early Warning systems and Russia’s BRICS Collaboration in Nuclear Medicine Nuclear Medicine is a medical speciality that uses radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases. It involves the use of small amounts of radioactive materials, known as radiopharmaceuticals, which are introduced into the […]
