Bhu-Vision : IoT-Based Automated Soil Testing A revolutionary IoT-based automated soil testing and agronomy advisory platform, Bhu-Vision was officially launched at AICRP (ICAR-IIRR), Hyderabad. Bhu-Vision is also known as KRISHI-RASTAA Soil Testing System. It has been jointly developed by ICAR-IIRR(Indian Council of Agricultural Research -Indian Institute of Rice Research) and KrishiTantra. This system seamlessly conducts […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 5th Aug 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 5th aug 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Spike Non Line Of Sight (NLOS) Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
Spike Non Line Of Sight (NLOS) Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: The Indian Air Force recently received Israel’s Spike Non Line of Sight (NLOS) anti-tank guided missiles. Spike Non Line of Sight (NLOS) Anti-tank Guided Missile (ATGM) is a fire-and-forget anti-tank and anti-personnel missile with a tandem-charge high-explosive warhead. It is developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, […]
Study In India (SII) Portal
Study In India (SII) Portal: The Education Ministry recently launched the Study In India (SII) portal with a vision to promote Indian education to foreign students. Study in India (SII) portal is a dedicated website to provide information about higher education institutions (HEIs) in India. Aim is to establishing India as a global hub for […]
Einstein Cross
Einstein Cross: Astronomers have discovered a stunning, rare example of an “Einstein cross” splitting and magnifying light from the far depths of the universe. Einstein predicted the existence of these crosses back in 1915. Einstein’s theory of general relativity describes the way massive objects warp the fabric of the universe, called space-time. The latest Einstein […]
Fossils Of Perucetus Colossus
Fossils Of Perucetus Colossus: Researchers have discovered fossils of Perucetus colossus whale in Peru. Perucetus colossus on a newly-described fossil of the whale Perucetus colossus dating to more than 38 million years ago. Scientists believe that it may have been heavier than a blue whale even though it may not have been as long. Researchers […]
Italian City Of Venice : World Heritage Sites In Danger
Italian City Of Venice : World Heritage Sites In Danger Experts from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have stated in a new report that the Italian city of Venice should be added to a list of world heritage sites in danger. The list highlights a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites […]
CHD1L Gene
CHD1L Gene: According to a new study some people of African descent possess a CHD1L gene variant that likely controls human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The Chromodomain Helicase DNA Binding Protein 1 Like (CHD1L), which contains information to make proteins that allow the body to repair DNA damage. A variant of the CHD1L gene, specifically present […]
Gukesh D : Top-Ranked Indian In The International Chess Federation
Gukesh D : Top-Ranked Indian In The International Chess Federation Gukesh D, a protege of five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand, will become the top-ranked Indian in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) monthly rating list for classical chess, surpassing Anand after 36 years He will also break into the top 10 rankings for the first […]
Time-Of-Day (ToD) Tariff : India’s New Electricity Pricing System
Time-Of-Day (ToD) Tariff : India’s New Electricity Pricing System The article discusses India’s new electricity pricing system, Time-of-Day (ToD) tariff, which adjusts prices based on demand, aiming to reduce consumption during peak hours Time-of-Day (ToD) tariff is an electricity pricing system that adjusts prices based on demand, with higher rates during peak hours and lower […]
