TV-D1 Mission : ISRO Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its first-ever test flight, TV-D1, for the Gaganyaan mission, marking a pivotal moment in India’s pursuit of human spaceflight. TV-D1 Mission will evaluate the crew module’s readiness for the Gaganyaan mission. It is a single-stage liquid rocket developed specifically for this abort […]
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Kati Bihu
Kati Bihu: The Prime Minister of India extended best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Kati Bihu to the people of Assam. Kati Bihu is celebrated in the state of Assam. Kati means to cut and this day marks the time of relocation of rice saplings. It is also known as Kongali Bihu. There are […]
Orionid Meteor Shower
Orionid Meteor Shower: The Orionid meteor shower is expected to rain down its greatest number of meteors on the mornings of October 21 and 22. Orionid meteor shower is an annual phenomenon that lights up the night sky every October. It is produced when Earth passes through the debris left behind by Halley’s Comet, officially […]
Niemann-Pick Disease
Niemann-Pick Disease: Parents of children suffering from Niemann-Pick disease have urged the Union government to notify the ailment under the National Policy for Rare Diseases. Niemann-Pick Disease is a rare genetic disorder in which sphingomyelin accumulate in lysosomes inside cells. This disease involves dysfunctional metabolism of sphingolipids. The three most commonly recognized forms are Niemann-Pick […]
Curcuma kakchingense : New Flowering Plant Species
Curcuma kakchingense : New Flowering Plant Species Researchers in Manipur recently discovered a new flowering plant species and have named the new species Curcuma kakchingense. Curcuma kakchingense is a new flowering plant species discovered in Manipur. It is a member of the angiospermic family Zingiberaceae, which includes well-known plants like Curcuma (turmeric), gingers, and cardamom. […]
Broadcasting Content Complaints Council : Update
Broadcasting Content Complaints Council : Update The Broadcasting Content Complaint Council (BCCC) recently asked entertainment channels to exercise “extreme caution” while portraying the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in television programmes. Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC) is an independent self-regulatory body set up by the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) in June 2011. […]
RISC-V Technology
RISC-V Technology: Chip designer Qualcomm said that it is partnering with Alphabet’s Google to make wearable devices like smartwatches using chips based on RISC-V technology. RISC-V technology is an open-source technology that is pronounced “risk five”. It is an open-source instruction set architecture (ISA) used for the development of custom processors targeting a variety of […]
Rafah Crossing : South End Of The Gaza Strip Hit By Military Strike
Rafah Crossing : South End Of The Gaza Strip Hit By Military Strike The area of the Rafah Border Crossing has been reportedly hit by a military strike. Rafah Crossing is at the south end of the Gaza Strip, a narrow slither of land that is home to 2.3 million people. It is wedged between […]
Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Standards
Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Standards: To improve road safety and reduce incident response time, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will implement upgraded and forward-looking Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Standards and Specifications, 2023. Aim is to enhance road safety, reducing incidence response time and digital enforcement on national highways and expressways. It […]
Lymphatic Filariasis : Bangladesh Becomes Second Country To Eliminate
Lymphatic Filariasis : Bangladesh Becomes Second Country To Eliminate According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Lao People’s Democratic Republic becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis. Lymphatic Filariasis commonly known as elephantiasis, and it is a neglected tropical disease. Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. […]
