India’s First Hybrid Rocket: India’s first hybrid-sounding rocket by private players was launched from Tamil Nadu’s Pattipulam. Martin Foundation, in association with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation and Space Zone India, launched the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission- 2023. The selected students designed and constructed a student satellite launch vehicle (rocket) […]
New Breeds Of Indigenous Livestock Species
New Breeds Of Indigenous Livestock Species: The Ceremony for Distribution of Animal Breed Registration Certificates organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was concluded. In the address,the Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, has emphasised the importance of identifying the large number of indigenous livestock breeds in India to make the agriculture and […]
Underwater Noise Emissions
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 […]
