Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket: The Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ER-ASR) designed by two Pune-based facilities of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was recently successfully test-fired for the first time. Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ER-ASR) was designed and developed by Pune-based Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL). […]
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Cepheid Star
Cepheid Star: A recent study carried out by the researchers were able to achieve the most accurate calibration of Cepheid stars. Cepheid star is a type of variable star which brigthen and dim periodically. Variable stars are essentially stars that experience fluctuations in their brightness Cepheids stars are special type of variable star in that […]
United Nations Statistical Commission : India Has Been Elected
United Nations Statistical Commission: India Has Been Elected India has been elected to the highest statistical body of the United Nations for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2024. United Nations Statistical Commission was established in 1947(HQ: New York) and is the highest body of the global statistical system. It brings together the Chief Statisticians […]
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
Hybrid Solar Eclipse: A ‘hybrid’ solar eclipse called the Ningaloo Eclipse is set to happen on April 20, 2023. Hybrid solar eclipse is a type of solar eclipse that looks like an annular solar eclipse or a total solar eclipse, depending on the observer’s location along the central eclipse path. During a hybrid solar eclipse, […]
International Seabed Authority
International Seabed Authority: The International Seabed Authority has decided that it will start taking permit applications from companies that want to mine the ocean floor. International Seabed Authority is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). It has the mandate to ensure the effective […]
116th Birth Anniversary Of Babu Jagjivan Ram
116th Birth Anniversary Of Babu Jagjivan Ram: He was a national leader, a freedom fighter, a social justice crusader, a champion of the depressed classes, and an outstanding Parliamentarian. In 1931, he became a member of the Indian National Congress (Congress Party). He was instrumental in the foundation of the All India Depressed Classes League. […]
5th International Conference On Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
5th International Conference On Disaster Resilient Infrastructure: The latest conference, the 5th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2023, was held on 4th and 5th of April 2023 in New Delhi, India. It is the annual conference of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and its partners. International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure […]
Ladakh’s Wood Carving : GI Tag
Ladakh’s Wood Carving : GI Tag In a major recognition for Ladakh, its wood carving has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. Ladakh’s wood carving has been known for its intricate designs and unique patterns. The designs and unique patterns, are mostly inspired by Buddhist themes and motifs. The wood carvings are made from […]
India’s Economic Growth Rate Forecast : World Bank
India’s Economic Growth Rate Forecast : World Bank The World Bank has released a report titled “South Asia Economic Focus: Expanding Opportunities: Toward Inclusive Growth,” which provides an economic forecast for India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. Major Highlights of the World Bank Report: India’s growth rate has been downgraded to 6.3% for FY 2023-24 ,and […]
Avalanche Hit Sikkim’s Nathu La
Avalanche Hit Sikkim’s Nathu La: A massive Avalanche hit Sikkim’s Nathu La. An avalanche is a sudden, rapid flow of snow, ice, and debris down a mountain or slope. It can be triggered by various factors such as heavy snowfall, rapid temperature changes, or human activity. Many regions that are prone to avalanches have specialized […]
