Remote EVM (R-EVM) : Issues Related To Domestic Migrant Voting The Election Commission of India (ECI) proposed a Remote EVM (R-EVM) to address issues related to domestic migrant voting. The goal was to improve the 67.4% voter turnout in the 2019 general election. A survey by Lokniti-CSDS was conducted in September 2023, involving 1,017 migrants […]
Category: Current Affairs
Poorvottar Sampark Setu Portal
Poorvottar Sampark Setu Portal: The Union Ministry of Development of North-East Region virtually launched “MDoNER Data Analytics Dashboard” and “Poorvottar Sampark Setu” portal at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. It is a powerful tool designed to streamline and enhance monitoring of Fortnightly visits of Union Ministers to NER. Features: The dashboard provides valuable insights and graphical […]
Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) Network
Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) Network: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology launched the state-of-the-art National Survey network of Continuously Operating Reference Stations” (CORS). It is capable of precise Location based services, which are capable of providing centimetre level positioning services in real-time These stations will be operated by the Survey […]
President’s Colours Award
President’s Colours Award: The Chief of Army Staff recently presented the prestigious ‘President’s Colours’ to the Third Battalion of the Naga Regiment. President’s Colours Award is the highest honor that can be awarded to any military unit, military training establishments, or state/UT Police Forces of India. It is bestowed upon a military unit in recognition […]
Draft Green Credit Programme : Implementation Rules
Draft Green Credit Programme : Implementation Rules The Central Government recently proposed Draft Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules. GCP aims to promote a sustainable lifestyle through a market-based mechanism. As per the scheme, individuals, industries, farmers producer’s organisations (FPOs), urban local bodies (ULB), gram panchayats, and the private sector, among a host of other entities, […]
Amur falcon : World’s Longest Travelling Raptors
Amur falcon : World’s Longest Travelling Raptors The Manipur Forest Department will carry out a head count of Amur falcons-the world’s longest travelling raptors- in Tamenglong district. It is a small raptor of the falcon family. Locally known as Akhuipuina, the bird arrives mainly in Manipur and Nagaland. They breed in south-eastern Siberia and Northern […]
Saraswati Samman Award 2022
Saraswati Samman Award 2022: Tamil writer Sivasankari was presented with the ‘Saraswati Samman’ 2022 for her book of memoirs Surya Vamsam. Saraswati Samman Award is given annually for outstanding literary works in 22 Indian languages in the last 10 years. It is among the highest recognitions in the field of Indian literature. The selection follows […]
Palk Strait : Ferry Service
Palk Strait : Ferry Service India and Sri Lanka recently launched a ferry service across the Palk Strait under a new roadmap for greater connectivity. Palk Strait is a strait that lies between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the island nation of Sri Lanka. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was […]
David’s Sling Air-Defense System
David’s Sling Air-Defense System: Israel recently confirmed using its David’s Sling air-defense system to intercept a Hamas rocket. David’s Sling is an Israeli medium-range air defense system designed to defeat short-range ballistic missiles, large-caliber rockets, and cruise missiles. Co-developed with the United States, it occupies middle part of Israel’s sophisticated and multi-layer air-defense network, between […]
Aerosol Increase In Hindu Kush-Himalaya-Tibetan Plateau Region
Aerosol Increase In Hindu Kush-Himalaya-Tibetan Plateau Region: A new analysis by the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Physical Research Laboratory has shown that the Hindu Kush-Himalaya-Tibetan Plateau region has been witnessing an alarming increase in aerosol levels. Aerosols are tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in air or as a gas. Aerosols can be natural, […]
