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 […]
Tag: 10th Nov 2023
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 […]
Taeniogonalos dhritiae : New Species Of Wasp
Taeniogonalos dhritiae : New Species Of Wasp Scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new species of wasp named ‘Taeniogonalos dhritiae’ in the Western Ghats of Kerala. Taeniogonalos dhritiae is a new species of wasp discovered in the Ranipuram Hills area in the Western Ghats of Kerala. It is named after […]
Global TB Report 2023
Global TB Report 2023: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Global Tuberculosis (TB) report 2023, highlighting the high burden of TB worldwide in 2022. India accounted for the highest number of TB cases in the world in 2022, with 2.8 million TB cases, representing 27% of the global burden. Key Findings of the […]
Stage-IV Of The Graded Response Action Plan
Stage-IV Of The Graded Response Action Plan: Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region(NCR) and Adjoining Areas has invoked an eight-point action plan aligning with Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), aiming to avert any additional decline in the region’s air quality. Eight Point Action Plan as per Stage-IV of GRAP: […]
Uttarakhand State Foundation Day
Uttarakhand State Foundation Day: 9th November is celebrated as Uttarakhand State Foundation Day, as on this day Uttarakhand became India’s 27th state on November 9, 2000, when it was carved out of northern Uttar Pradesh. The state was originally named Uttaranchal, but was renamed Uttarakhand in 2007. The name Uttarakhand comes from the Sanskrit dialect […]
LEAP AHEAD Initiative
LEAP AHEAD Initiative: The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched the LEAP AHEAD initiative, a collaborative effort between the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Delhi-NCR, aimed at supporting and accelerating the success of tech startups in India. Launchpad for Tech Entrepreneurs towards Accelerated Growth and Pioneering AHEAD […]
Pauradhwani Program : Kerala State Literacy Mission
Pauradhwani Program : Kerala State Literacy Mission The Kerala State Literacy Mission (KSLM) is launching the ‘Pauradhwani’ program in Ernakulam and eight other districts to shape informed and independent citizens. This program aims to instil scientific aptitude, independent thinking, secularism, democratic spirit, constitutional values, and awareness about rights among the population. ‘Pauradhwani’ has a six-point […]
