Starberry-Sense: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have developed a low-cost star sensor for astronomy and small CubeSat class satellite missions. The star sensor named Starberry-Sense can help small CubeSat class satellite missions find their orientation in space. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) said that the Starberry-Sense is ready for launch […]
Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022
Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022: The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has released the ‘Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022, showing an increase in the milk, eggs and meat productions in India. The contribution of livestock in the agriculture sector has been showing steady improvement that signifies its growing importance for the country’s economy. […]
Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023
Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023: The Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023, was introduced in Lok Sabha to empower designated military commanders to take charge of soldiers and enforce discipline, regardless of the service they belong to. The bill came ahead of the impending move to establish integrated or joint […]
REACHOUT Scheme
REACHOUT Scheme: The Union Minister of Earth Sciences said that an umbrella scheme Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) is being implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences for capacity building. REACHOUT scheme: The Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) scheme consists of R&D in Earth System Science (RDESS) International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography […]
AFINDEX-23
AFINDEX-23: The Indian Army is set to host the second edition of the Africa-India field training exercise (AFINDEX-23) from March 21 to 30 and African Chiefs Conclave on March 28 in Pune. AFINDEX: The first Africa-India Field Training Exercise was held in Pune in March 2019. It saw participation from 20 African nations. The first […]
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary : Female Leopard Died
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary : Female Leopard Died A female leopard died in a suspected road kill in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS). Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary is located in Kerala and is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. This Sanctuary is contiguous to the tiger reserves of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka and Madhumalai […]
Fifth Poshan Pakhwada
Fifth Poshan Pakhwada: The Ministry of Women and Child Development will celebrate the fifth Poshan Pakhwada from 20th March 2022 to 3rd April 2023 with various activities nationwide. Poshan Pakhwada aims to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition and promote healthy eating habits through Jan Andolan and Jan Bhagidari. The theme of this year’s […]
New Species Of Naked-Toed Gecko
New Species Of Naked-Toed Gecko: A new species of naked-toed gecko (Cyrtopodion) has been discovered in Dahod and Panchmahals districts in Gujarat. The newly discovered naked-toed gecko has been named ‘Cyrtopodion Vindhya’ and it is the fifth endemic species of reptile described in the last fifteen years from the state of Gujarat. The new species […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th March 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th March 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Integrated Mobile Camouflage Systems
Integrated Mobile Camouflage Systems: The Indian Army recently placed its first order for Integrated Mobile Camouflage Systems (IMCS) for Mechanised Forces with an Indian start-up Hyper Stealth Technologies Private Limited. This is the first-ever procurement order of an Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) project by the Indian Army. Integrated Mobile Camouflage Systems (IMCS) comprises low […]
