Underwater Noise Emissions: According to a News Study, “Measuring Underwater Noise Levels Radiated by Ships in Indian Waters”, the rising Underwater Noise Emissions (UNE) from ships in the Indian waters are posing a threat to the Marine Ecosystem. The measurement of the ambient noise levels was carried out by deploying a hydrophone autonomous system around […]
Draft Reserve Bank Of India (Government Securities Lending) Directions, 2023
Draft Reserve Bank Of India (Government Securities Lending) Directions, 2023: The Reserve Bank of India released Draft Reserve Bank of India (Government Securities Lending) Directions, 2023. The RBI proposed introduction of securities lending and borrowing in Government Securities (G-sec) with an aim to facilitate wider participation in the securities lending market by providing investors an […]
Harike Wetland
Harike Wetland: According to the recent water bird census, the Harike wetland witnessed a decline in migratory birds’ arrival this year. Harike wetland Sanctuary also locally known as “Hari-ke-Pattan” is one of the largest wetlands in northern India. It is situated at the confluence of two major rivers of Punjab Sutlej and Beas. Harike wetland […]
Momentum 2.0 App
Momentum 2.0 App: Delhi Metro will introduce the Momentum 2.0 app that will allow users to make a variety of purchases and schedule various services, including those for last-mile connectivity. Momentum 2.0 app is India’s first virtual shopping app for the metro. It is launched by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). It will allow […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 20th February 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 20th February 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: Prime Minister of Inida has paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. The founder of the Maratha Kingdom, Shivaji was born to be a natural leader and fighter on 19th February, 1630 in the prestigious Shivneri Fort. He was known as the Father of Indian Navy, Shivaji was the […]
North India’s First Nuclear Plant In Haryana
North India’s First Nuclear Plant In Haryana: The Government is going to set up north India’s first nuclear plant in Haryana. Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plants is located at Gorakhpur village of Fatehabad district in Haryana, which is about 150 km north of the national capital. It will have two units of 700 MWe capacity each […]
Sagar Parikrama Phase III
Sagar Parikrama Phase III: The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairy said in a statement that Phase-III, “Sagar Parikrama,” will start from Surat, Gujarat’s Hazira Port. Sagar Parikrama is an initiative of Government of India, aiming to resolve the issues of the fishers and other stakeholders and facilitate their economic upliftment through various fisheries […]
Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100)
Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100): Russia has recently proposed to manufacture its Sukhoi Superjet civil aircraft in India. Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) is a twin-engined regional aircraft with a capacity of maximum 98 passengers. It is developed by the Russian manufacturer Sukhoi JSC. It had its maiden flight in 2008 and its first commercial service three […]
FINDER Device : NASA
FINDER Device : NASA NASA has developed a technology that can remotely detect the tiniest motions of the body that will be used by disaster relief teams in earthquake-stricken Turkey. The devices, called FINDERs( Finding Individuals for Disaster Emergency Response), use microwave radar sensors to find survivors underneath the rubble. It was designed to detect […]
