Artificial Rain Project To Combat Delhi Pollution: Delhi government has been considering artificial rain through cloud seeding as a measure to combat escalating pollution levels in the city. IIT-Kanpur has conducted pilot projects during monsoon months, and the focus is now on winter conditions. A minimum requirement of 40% cloud and moisture is necessary for […]
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Composite Water Management Index
Composite Water Management Index: The Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) has been a pivotal tool in India, serving as a significant barometer for assessing states’ efficacy in water management. However, recent developments have raised queries regarding its future, casting doubts on its continuity. The Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) is launched by NITI Aayog to […]
New Crustacean Family : New Discovery
New Crustacean Family : New Discovery Research conducted at the University of Kerala has led to the unprecedented discovery of a new crustacean family off the Indian coast. This is the first discovery and description of a new crustacean family from India. This parasitic copepod was found to depend upon the Dollfus’ Stargazer (Uranoscopus guttatus), […]
Mount St Helens : More Than 400 Earthquakes Recorded
Mount St Helens : More Than 400 Earthquakes Recorded A report by the US Geological Survey (USGS) revealed that around 400 earthquakes have been recorded under Mount St Helens since mid-July this year. Mount St Helens is a volcanic peak in the Cascade Range of southwestern Washington, United States of America. It is part of […]
Radiative Cooling Paint
Radiative Cooling Paint: Researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have developed a radiative cooling paint, which is specifically engineered to cool structures like buildings, pavers, and tiles in hot weather conditions. Radiative Cooling Paint is developed from a novel MgO-PVDF polymer nanocomposite. They used ultra-white and ultra-emissive magnesium oxide (MgO)-polyvinylidene fluoride […]
4th Edition Of ISA Steel Conclave 2023
4th Edition Of ISA Steel Conclave 2023: The 4th edition of ‘ISA Steel Conclave 2023’ was held, nudging Steel Firms to ramp up their capacities so that India’s output of the critical infrastructure input doubles to 300 million tonnes a year by 2030. The event was marked by discussions on the theme, ‘Steel Shaping The […]
Stable Auroral Arc
Stable Auroral Arc: The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) in Ladakh captured stunning images of a rare red-colored aurora known as a Stable Auroral Arc. Stable Auroral Arc is a rare atmospheric phenomenon which was observed during a strong G3-class geomagnetic storm. Unlike auroras, which occur when charged particles from space hit the atmosphere causing it […]
National Coal Index
National Coal Index: The National Coal Index (NCI) rose 3.83 points to 143.91 in September amid growing demand for coal. National Coal Index is a price index which reflects the change in the price level of coal on a particular month relative to the fixed base year. This price index combines the prices of coal […]
Five-hundred Aperture Spherical Telescope : Discovered Five New Pulsars
Five-hundred Aperture Spherical Telescope : Discovered Five New Pulsars Using the Five-hundred Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST), astronomers from China and Australia have recently discovered five new pulsars. Five-hundred Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) is a radio telescope in China’s Guizhou Province. It is the world’s largest and most sensitive radio telescope, with a receiving area equivalent […]
Hermes 900 Starliner Drones
Hermes 900 Starliner Drones : India is set to acquire additional Israeli-made Hermes Starliner 900 drones that will enhance the Indian Army’s surveillance capabilities along its northern borders. Hermes 900 Starliner is an Israeli-made medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). It is the larger variant of the Hermes 900. It has a wingspan of 17m […]
