Goldman Environmental Prize 2024: Alok Shukla, a forest and tribal rights activist, has been awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize 2024 for his successful campaign that saved 4.45 lakh acres of biodiversity-rich forests from 21 planned coal mines in Chhattisgarh’s Hasdeo Aranya region. The forest of the Hasdeo Aranya is spread over 1.70 lakh hectares […]
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Hangor Class Submarine : China
Hangor Class Submarine : China China has launched the first of eight Hangor-class submarines being built for Pakistan. It is a diesel-electric attack submarine. It is bigger than the Indian Navy’s Kalvari class submarines, with a displacement of 2,800 tons compared to 1,775 tons for the Kalvari class. The Hangor class has Air independent propulsion […]
IREDA Get Navratna Status
IREDA Get Navratna Status: IREDA (Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency), the financing agency for Renewable projects in India, was conferred with ‘Navratna status’ by the Department of Public Enterprises (Ministry of Finance) IREDA is under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. It was established as a Non-Banking Financial Institution in […]
What Is K2-18b Exoplanet?
What Is K2-18b Exoplanet? The James Webb Space Telescope is gearing up for a significant mission targeting K2-18b, a distant planet with potential for extra-terrestrial life. Scientists are focusing on detecting dimethyl sulphide (DMS) in its atmosphere, a gas primarily produced by life on Earth. Preliminary data suggests a high probability of DMS presence. The […]
Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals Initiative
Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals Initiative: The Railway Ministry plans to expand its Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals initiative, aiming to offer an additional 200 terminals to corporate entities and freight operators. This expansion follows the success of the initial 100 terminals announced in the Union Budget of 2022-23. With 77 terminals already operational, the initiative aims […]
Salmonella Contamination
Salmonella Contamination: The United States has taken stringent measures in response to salmonella contamination in shipments from Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt Ltd (MDH). The situation underscores the importance of stringent quality control measures in food production and distribution. Authorities worldwide are closely monitoring such incidents to protect consumers and maintain food safety standards. Salmonella is […]
Water Trading : NITI Aayog Report
Water Trading : NITI Aayog Report As urbanization gathers pace, more and more wastewater is generated. But only about 40% of this is treated, and even that is not being reused. The NITI Aayog, said in a report titled ‘water trading mechanism to promote reuse of treated water’ that in many countries water trading has […]
LSAM 16 : Indian Navy
LSAM 16 : Indian Navy The Indian Navy has launched the sixth barge of the LSAM 16 (Yard 130) series, named ‘Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20 (Yard 130),’ built by a private firm, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, in Thane, Maharashtra. The launch ceremony took place recently, at the launch site of Suryadipta […]
TacticAI
TacticAI: Google’s DeepMind developed and evaluated TacticAI in a multi-year research collaboration with experts from Liverpool Football Club. TacticAI is an AI system that can provide experts with tactical insights, particularly on corner kicks (football), through predictive and generative AI. It can be used by football team managers as an assistant for tactics. It is […]
Doordarshan Logo : Changed Colour
Doordarshan Logo : Changed Colour National broadcaster Doordarshan (DD) has changed the colour of its historic flagship logo from red to saffron. Political parties accused the public broadcaster of adopting a colour closely associated with the ruling political party, especially because the change was made in the middle of the election process. DD said the […]
