India’s 6th Minor Irrigation Census: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the 6th census of minor irrigation schemes (with reference year 2017-18), shedding light on the state of irrigation practices across India. So far, five censuses were conducted in 1986-87, 1993-94, 2000-01, 2006-07, and 2013-14. Highlights of the Report: A total of 23.14 million […]
World Sanskrit Day 2023
World Sanskrit Day 2023: In 2023, the celebration of World Sanskrit Day takes place on 31st August. The first World Sanskrit Day was celebrated in 1969. World Sanskrit Day or Vishwa Sanskrit Diwas is celebrated on Purnima Tithi (Full moon) of Shravana month every year. It serves as a tribute to the birth anniversary of […]
Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) Report
Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) Report: The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report by the University of Chicago reveals that fine particulate air pollution (Particulate Matter 2.5) reduces the average Indian’s life expectancy by 5.3 years. This figure is based on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guideline of 5 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) Key […]
Pacific Decadal Oscillation
Pacific Decadal Oscillation: A recent study revealed that a cyclical event called the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, which repeats every 20-30 years, could make cyclones that originate near the Equator more frequent in the coming years. Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) is a long-term ocean fluctuation in the Pacific Ocean. The term PDO was coined in about […]
Successful Sequencing Of Y Chromosome
Successful Sequencing Of Y Chromosome: For the first time, scientists have successfully sequenced the Y chromosome, providing insights that could impact the understanding of male infertility and various health issues. Y chromosome sequence will aid the study of conditions and disorders linked to this chromosome, including male infertility. Significance for health and longevity, as it […]
PRIP Scheme : Approved
PRIP Scheme : Approved The Union Cabinet approved the Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma-MedTech sector (PRIP) scheme. The scheme has an outlay of ₹5,000 crore for five years, from 2023-24 to 2027-28. Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma-MedTech sector (PRIP) scheme launched in 2023. Ministry: Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Objectives is […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 31st Aug 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 31st aug 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
BRIGHT STAR-23
BRIGHT STAR-23: As per recent reports, thirty-four countries including India will participate in the joint military exercise, BRIGHT STAR-23. BRIGHT STAR-23:- 31 August to 14 October 2023. Venue: Mohammed Naguib Military Base, Indian Army contingent comprising 137 personnel will participate in a military exercise. It is a multinational tri-services joint military exercise. It will be […]
10th Plenary Of IPBES
10th Plenary Of IPBES: The 10th plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) was held recently. 10th plenary of IPBES was on 28 August – 2 September 2023. Location: Bonn, Germany. Agenda: the scientific assessment report on “Invasive Alien Species and their Control”.( Invasive Species) The focus of IPBES 10 […]
Existence Of Sulphur On The Moon’s Surface
Existence Of Sulphur On The Moon’s Surface: India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission’s Pragyan rover has confirmed the existence of sulphur on the moon’s surface near the south pole. This discovery was enabled by the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument onboard the rover, marking the first in-situ measurements of the lunar surface’s elemental composition in this region. The […]
