India VIX: India’s VIX surged above 16.5 amidst election-driven volatility, prompting caution from experts on leveraged positions. With the general election outcome nearing, market experts anticipate increased volatility. India VIX is a volatility index that measures the expected volatility in the Indian stock market over the next 30 days. It is often referred to as […]
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Semi-Cryogenic Engine (SCE)-200 : ISRO
Semi-Cryogenic Engine (SCE)-200 : ISRO ISRO recently achieved a milestone by conducting the first PreBurner Ignition trial for the Semi-Cryogenic Engine (SCE)-200. This ignition process is crucial in developing liquid rocket engine systems. The SCE uses liquid oxygen (LOX) as an oxidizer and refined kerosene as fuel, aiming to produce a thrust of 2,000 kilonewtons […]
LockBit Ransomware Group
LockBit Ransomware Group: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently announced a $10 million reward for information leading to the apprehension of Dimitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, an alleged creator of the LockBit ransomware group. FBI Director Christopher Wray emphasized the agency’s commitment to disrupting ransomware organizations. The substantial reward underscores the severity of Khoroshev’s alleged […]
Indian Ocean Dipole
Indian Ocean Dipole: According to recent reports, Positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) or Indian Nino may re-emerge for the second consecutive year in the latter half of 2024. It is for the first time since 1960 that the event is recurring for a second consecutive year since record-keeping began. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), also […]
Carbon Farming : Technique To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emission
Carbon Farming : Technique To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emission Some techniques within carbon farming can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By adopting carbon-smart farming methods, we can simultaneously meet food demands and combat climate change. Carbon farming also known as carbon sequestration refers to a set of practices aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture […]
Border Roads Organisation : 65th Raising Day
Border Roads Organisation : 65th Raising Day The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 65th Raising Day on 7th May 2024. Established in 1960 with only two projects, Project Tusker (now Vartak) in the East and Project Beacon in North India, the BRO has grown to become a vibrant organisation with 18 projects operating in […]
SPACE For Indian Navy
SPACE For Indian Navy: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has set up a premier testing & evaluation hub for SONAR Systems named “SPACE” in Kerala which is dedicated to the Indian Navy. It stands for Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE). It will mainly be utilised for evaluation of complete Sonar Systems. […]
Gaia BH3 : Massive Black Hole
Gaia BH3: Massive Black Hole Astronomers have discovered a massive Black Hole in our Galaxy, named “Gaia BH3”. It’s the 2nd-closest known Black hole to Earth. It is 33 times heavier than the sun and the most massive black hole of stellar origin in the Milky Way, surpassing Cygnus X-1. Stellar black holes are formed […]
China’s Chang’e-6 Mission : Launched Successfully
China’s Chang’e-6 Mission : Launched Successfully China’s Chang’e-6 mission, launched successfully, aims to collect rocks from the Moon’s far side, a complex endeavour requiring precise planning. Chang’e-6, China’s mission to the Moon’s far side, aims to retrieve 2 kilograms of samples, a feat never accomplished before. Unlike the Chang’e-5 mission, which brought back samples from […]
West Nile Fever : Cases In Three Districts Kerala
West Nile Fever : Cases In Three Districts Of Kerala Kerala’s health department recently reported West Nile fever cases in three districts. West Nile Fever is a disease caused by the West Nile Virus (WNV). WNV is a member of the flavivirus genus and belongs to the Japanese encephalitis antigenic complex of the family Flaviviridae. […]
