Kilauea Volcano : Erupted Recently The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted recently, according to an advisory from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Kilauea Volcano is the youngest and most active Hawaiian shield volcano, located on the southern part of the Island of Hawaii, known as Big Island. It is near-constantly erupting from vents […]
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Commando Battalion For Resolute Action (CoBRA) : Change In The Training Pattern
Commando Battalion For Resolute Action (CoBRA) : Change In The Training Pattern The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is now considering a change in the training pattern of the elite anti-Naxal unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA). Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) is a specialized force which has been raised for guerilla/jungle warfare […]
Minimum Support Price (MSP) For Kharif Crops : 2023-2024
Minimum Support Price (MSP) For Kharif Crops : 2023-2024 The Indian government has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for kharif crops for the 2023-24 season, aiming to provide fair remuneration to farmers. However, concerns have been raised by farmers’ organisations regarding the increase not keeping up with rising input costs. The Centre claimed that […]
Ground-Level Ozone Exceeding The National Standards
Ground-Level Ozone Exceeding The National Standards: According to a new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), parts of the Delhi-NCR region witnessed ground-level ozone exceeding the national standards on 87 out of 92 days between March and May in 2023. The analysis, based on data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), […]
Homo Naledi : Study
Homo Naledi : Study A study has been published, which suggests that Homo Naledi, an ancient human species, may have buried their dead and created meaningful symbols in a cave. However, these claims have sparked controversy within the scientific community. Homo Naledi is a species of human discovered in the Rising Star cave system, a […]
World Ocean Day 2023
World Ocean Day 2023: World Oceans Day is celebrated every year on 8 June to create awareness among people regarding the significance of oceans, and the importance of preserving and conserving oceanic resources. “Planet Ocean: tides are changing,” is the theme for World Oceans Day 2023. The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. The […]
Varunastra : Heavy-Weight Torpedo
Varunastra: Heavy-Weight Torpedo Indigenously designed and developed heavy-weight torpedo (HWT) Varunastra was recently successfully test-fired with a live warhead against an undersea target by the Indian Navy. Varunastra is ship launched, heavy weight, electrically-propelled anti-submarine torpedo capable of targeting quiet submarines, both in deep and shallow waters in an intense counter-measures environment. It was designed […]
Fattah Missile : Iran First-Ever Hypersonic Missile
Fattah Missile : Iran First-Ever Hypersonic Missile Iran has recently unveiled its first-ever hypersonic missile, Fattah, which it says can penetrate missile defence systems and will give it a military edge Fattah Missile is an intermediate range ballistic missile developed by Iran. It can travel at hypersonic speeds of up to 15 times the speed […]
UNESCO’s Michel Batisse Award For 2023
UNESCO’s Michel Batisse Award For 2023: The Director of the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park recently bagged UNESCO’s Michel Batisse Award for 2023. Designated as a Biosphere Reserve, the Gulf of Mannar is one of the biologically richest coastal regions in all of mainland of India. It is the first Marine Biosphere Reserve in […]
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra: The Government of India has decided to allow 2000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras are set up under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, which was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry […]
