Earth Observation Satellite-8 : ISRO ISRO’s Earth Observation Satellite-8 (EOS-8) is expected to be launched by the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 on August 15 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Earth Observation Satellite-8 will be launched by the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3. The primary objectives of the EOS-08 mission include designing and developing a […]
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Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission: The Central Government of India appointed Shri Harish Dudani as a Member of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission is a statutory bodyestablished by the Government of India under the provisions of the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998. It is the Central Commission for the purposes of the […]
QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework
QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework: The Quality Council of India introduced the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework to Drive Excellence in Key Sectors QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework is an empowering initiative designed to drive excellence among states to improve the quality of life of citizens for a Viksit Bharat. It aims […]
Yen Carry Trade
Yen Carry Trade: Major stock markets across the world experienced their sharpest decline in decades and the yen carry trade was one reason behind this decline. Yen carry trade is a trading strategy that involves borrowing at a low interest rate and investing in an asset that provides a higher rate of return. It is […]
Sucralose : Recent Study
Sucralose : Recent Study A recent study from India examining the effects of replacing sucrose or table sugar with an artificial sweetener, sucralose, found no adverse impact on glucose or HbA1c levels and indicated a slight improvement in body mass index (BMI). Sucralose is a no-calorie sweetener that can be used to lower one’s intake […]
C-130J Super Hercules
C-130J Super Hercules: A Bangladesh-registered C-130J Hercules jet became the most tracked flight on Flightradar24.com amid reports of Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina quitting and leaving her country. C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It is the US Air Force’s principal tactical cargo and personnel transport aircraft. It was developed by Lockheed […]
Indian Siris
Indian Siris: A pall of gloom descended on Kumaradevam gram panchayat, located in the East Godavari district, after the death of the century-old Indian siris tree. Indian Siris, also known as Albizia lebbeck, is a tropical tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is a deciduous tree with […]
Global Alliance For Improved Nutrition
Global Alliance For Improved Nutrition: A recent report by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) calls for nutrition investments in the agri-food sector, which it argues, can reduce gender inequalities, increase productivity, and enhance business resilience. Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) eis a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to […]
Dark Patterns
Dark Patterns: Recent research reveals that mobile apps often use deceptive design tactics, known as dark patterns, to manipulate users into unintended actions. Dark patterns are deceptive and manipulative user interface (UI) design techniquesemployed by websites, apps, and other digital platforms to trick or manipulate users into taking actions they may not intend to take […]
VIRAASAT
VIRAASAT: “VIRAASAT”, a fortnight long exhibition dedicated to celebrating the 10th National Handloom Day began at Handloom Haat in Janpath recently. VIRAASAT is organized by the National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd (NHDC) under the Ministry of Textiles. The series “VIRAASAT”- the “Exclusive Handloom Expo” is a continuation of celebrations held during the previous year around […]
