UNSDC Framework 2023-2027: NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India signed the Government of India – United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027. GoI-UNSDC framework represents the UN development system’s collective offer to the Government of India, in line with the national vision for development, for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting […]
Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope
Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope: The Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT), a unique space telescope developed by Pune’s Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) has been delivered to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) telescope is one of the seven payloads on Aditya-L1. It will provide full disk images of […]
One Nation One Anganwadi Program
One Nation One Anganwadi Program: More than 57,000 migrant workers have registered for the special one nation one Anganwadi program on Poshan Tracker App. Poshan app will allow migrant workers to access nurseries at their respective locations by using the Poshan Tracker App on mobile phones. Poshan Tracker App: The Ministry of Women and Child […]
Law Commission : Solicit Views On Idea Of a Uniform Civil Code
Law Commission : Solicit Views On Idea Of a Uniform Civil Code The Law Commission recently decided to solicit views from the public on the idea of a uniform civil code. Uniform Civil Code(UCC) refers to a common set of laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance and succession for all citizens, […]
What Is Fish Kill?
What Is Fish Kill? Thousands of dead fish washed up on the beaches of southeast Texas due to a phenomenon called “fish kill,” which occurs when low levels of dissolved oxygen in the water cause suffocation of the fish. Texas is a state in the South Central region of the United States. It is the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 17th June 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 17th Jun 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
MQ-9B Predator Drone
MQ-9B Predator Drone: The Defence Ministry recently accorded its approval to procure 30 MQ-9B Predator drones (SeaGuardian variant) from the US to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces. The MQ-9B drone is a variant of the MQ-9 “Reaper”, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of remotely controlled or autonomous flight operations. These […]
Bangkok Vision 2030
Bangkok Vision 2030: According to the Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit end of this year will adopt a Bangkok Vision 2030. Thailand presented “BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030” aiming to build a Prosperous, Resilient, and Open (PRO) BIMSTEC by […]
Geminid Meteor Shower
Geminid Meteor Shower: NASA’s Parker Solar Probe mission has shed new light on the origin of the intense Geminid meteor shower. Geminid meteor shower peaks during mid-December each year and is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers. Unlike most meteor showers that originate from comets, the Geminid stream […]
Bio-Stimulants : Draft Guidelines Report By Agriculture Ministry
Bio-Stimulants : Draft Guidelines Report By Agriculture Ministry The agriculture ministry has come out with draft guidelines specifying efficacy data and trial reports required for registration of various categories of bio-stimulants under Schedule VI of the FCO Amendment order 2021. Bio-stimulants are defined as substances or microorganisms that stimulate plant physiological processes and enhance growth, […]
