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 […]
Verkko Software : For Genome Sequencing
Verkko Software : For Genome Sequencing Researchers have developed and released an innovative software ‘Verkko’ to assemble truly complete, gapless genome sequences from a variety of species. Verkko software is an innovative software for assembling complete, gapless diploid genomes. It is developed by researchers from National Institutes of Health (NIH), US. Verkko grew from assembling […]
Sarus Cranes : Latest Data
Sarus Cranes : Latest Data According to the latest data from the forest department, the count of the Sarus Cranes has increased by 98 per cent from around 500 in 2015 to nearly 992 in 2022 in the wetlands of Matar Taluka in Kheda. Sarus Crane is the tallest flying bird in the world. Scientific […]
National Green Tribunal : ₹2,232 Crore Fine On Delhi Govt For Environment Damage
National Green Tribunal : ₹2,232 Crore Fine On Delhi Govt For Environment Damage The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently imposed a fine of ₹2,232 crore on the Delhi government for damage caused to the environment due to improper solid and liquid waste management. The National Green Tribunal has been established under the National Green […]
SURAJ Drones : Solar Powered
SURAJ Drones : Solar Powered Garuda Aerospace displayed the solar-powered drone SURAJ at Aero India 2023. SURAJ Drones is a solar-powered, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) high-altitude drone which can fly at an altitude of 3,000 ft. It is designed specifically for surveillance operations, providing real-time information to the high command, and protecting jawans on […]
Changes In NEFT And RTGS Systems For FCRA Related Transactions
Changes In NEFT And RTGS Systems For FCRA Related Transactions: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently made changes in NEFT and RTGS systems for Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) related transactions. This comes after the Home Ministry mandated State Bank of India (SBI) to report all overseas donors’ details, including the purpose of remittances, […]
Indian Pangolin : Illegal Trafficking
Indian Pangolin : Illegal Trafficking International non-profit organization TRAFFIC recently reported that 1,203 pangolins had been found in illegal wildlife trade in India from 2018 to 2022. The Indian pangolin, also called thick-tailed pangolin and scaly anteater is native to the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the eight species of pangolins found. They are […]
REAIM 2023
REAIM 2023: The world’s First International Summit on the Responsible Use of Artificial intelligence in the Military (REAIM 2023) was held in the Hague, Netherlands. Themes: Mythbusting AI: Breaking Down the Characteristics of AI Responsible deployment and use of AI Governance frameworks Objectives: Putting the topic of ‘responsible AI in the military domain’ higher on […]
Special Marriage Act
Special Marriage Act: Several interfaith couples including some celebrities chose to marry under a secular personal law i.e. through the Special Marriage Act, of 1954. The Special Marriage Act of 1954 (SMA) was passed by Parliament on October 9, 1954. It governs a civil marriage where the state sanctions the marriage rather than the religion. […]
