Mechazilla: SpaceX has achieved a significant milestone in space exploration by landing its Starship rocket using an innovative structure called “Mechazilla. Mechazilla is the nickname for the large 400-ft rocket-catching structure at SpaceX’s Starbase. It features two enormous mechanical arms, often referred to as “chopsticks.” These arms are designed to catch the Super Heavy booster […]
Category: Current Affairs
Swell waves
Swell waves: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued extensive advisories for swell waves for Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep as well as parts of coastal areas in Andhra, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Daman and Diu, and Puducherry. Swell waves are also called Kallakkadal waves in […]
Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement
Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement: The Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) came into force on October 13, 2024, after over a decade of negotiations, aiming to promote equitable and sustainable use of the Nile’s water resources. The CFA replaces colonial agreements from 1929 and 1959 that gave Egypt veto powers over Nile […]
World Health Organization Obtains $1 Billion Funding for Upcoming Years
World Health Organization Obtains $1 Billion Funding for Upcoming Years: The World Health Organization secured $1 billion in pledges during a fundraising event in Berlin, marking a significant initiative to reform its funding model and enhance its ability to address global health emergencies. Pledge Breakdown New Contributions: $700 million in new pledges from European nations […]
US Sends THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel
US Sends THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel: United States has announced it will send the advanced THAAD missile defence system to Israel. This move is part of a broader strategy to bolster Israel’s defence capabilities and deter further aggression from Iran and other regional adversaries.
Union Minister Inaugurates Skill Training Institute in Visakhapatnam
Union Minister Inaugurates Skill Training Institute in Visakhapatnam: To address the immediate skill gaps in Andhra Pradesh, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State for the Ministry of Education, Government of India, inaugurated a new National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) extension […]
Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution Against Waqf Amendment Bill
Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution Against Waqf Amendment Bill: The Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the BJP-led central government to withdraw the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha in August and subsequently referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).
BEML Secures Contract for India’s First Indigenous Bullet Trains
BEML Secures Contract for India’s First Indigenous Bullet Trains: State-owned BEML has been awarded a contract worth ₹866.87 crore by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to design, manufacture, and commission India’s first indigenously built bullet trains. This project marks a significant milestone in India’s high-speed rail journey, as it will feature two high-speed trainsets
e-Migrate Portal
e-Migrate Portal: The Union External Affairs Minister and Labour and Employment Minister launched the updated e-Migrate portal and mobile app. e-Migrate Portal is an online platform launched by the Government of India to facilitate and manage the migration of Indian workers seeking employment abroad. It aims to provide a safe and transparent framework for migrant […]
Darwin’s Finches : Recent Study
Darwin’s Finches : Recent Study In research published recently, biologists have identified a key connection between ecology and speciation in Darwin’s finches, famous residents of the Galapagos Islands. Darwin’s finches, named after Charles Darwin, are small land birds. They comprise a group of 15 species endemic to the Galápagos (14 species) and Cocos (1 species) […]
