Long Range Glide Bomb: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried out a successful maiden flight test of a Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), GAURAV from the Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) is an air-launched 1,000 kg class glide bomb capable of hitting targets at long distances. […]
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FloodWatch India 2.0
FloodWatch India 2.0: The Union Minister for Jal Shakti launched Version 2.0 of the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile application developed by the Central Water Commission (CWC) FloodWatch India gives information related to the flood situation and forecasts for up to 7 days on a real-time basis to the public. The in-house developed user-friendly app has readable […]
Jiyo Parsi Scheme
Jiyo Parsi Scheme: The Minister for Minority Affairs recently launched the Jiyo Parsi Scheme portal. Jiyo Parsi Scheme is a unique Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to arrest the population decline of the Parsi Community in India. The scheme was launched in 2013-14. The objective of the scheme is to […]
Corbett Tiger Reserve : Awareness Campaign
Corbett Tiger Reserve : Awareness Campaign The Corbett Tiger Reserve recently ran an awareness campaign to celebrate World Elephant Day. Corbett Tiger Reserve is located on the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, spread over three districts, viz., Pauri, Nainital and Almora. It is the first National Park in India, established in 1936. It was […]
Ballast Water
Ballast Water: The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) has charged that Kamarajar Port is the main reason for the spread of the invasive species by not regulating the ballast water from ships. Ballast Water is fresh or saltwater held in the ballast tanks and cargo holds of ships. It is used to provide stability […]
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme : Update
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme : Update Western Railway has announced the inclusion of Kandivali and Dahisar railway stations in the recently launched Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is an ongoing Indian Railways mission launched in February 2023 by the Ministry of Railways to redevelop railway stations across India. It is designed […]
Earth’s Rotational Dynamics : Study
Earth’s Rotational Dynamics : Study Recent research highlights that melting polar ice caps due to climate change are causing the Earth to spin more slowly, leading to minute changes in the duration of a day. This phenomenon, while not immediately noticeable in daily lives, could have significant implications for technology reliant on precise timekeeping. […]
NHA And MUHS Sign MoU To Drive Digital Health Education
NHA And MUHS Sign MoU To Drive Digital Health Education: In a significant step towards driving Digital Health education across India, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the National Health Authority (NHA) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) in the presence of Union Health Minister, Shri J P Nadda, on August 13
Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh Assumes Role as MD at SBI
Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh Assumes Role as MD at SBI: Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of the State Bank of India (SBI), overseeing the Risk Compliance and Stressed Assets Resolution Group (SARG) departments.
BHEL Wins 1,600 MW Thermal Power Project from DVC
BHEL Wins 1,600 MW Thermal Power Project from DVC: State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has been awarded a significant contract by Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to set up a 1,600 MW thermal power project. This project, known as the Koderma Supercritical Thermal Power Project (STPP), will be implemented on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction […]
