Subaru Telescope : In News The Subaru Telescope recently captured a pair of interacting galaxies designated as NGC 5257 and NGC 5258. Subaru Telescope is a Japanese 8.2-metre optical-infrared telescope. It is located on the dormant volcano Mauna Kea (4,163 metres) on the island of Hawaii. The telescope is named for the Japanese name for […]
Tag: 11th Dec 2024
Marbled Duck : Spotted
Marbled Duck: Recently spotted a marbled duck — an unusual winter migrant at Sultanpur National Park after 30 years. The Marbled Duck, also known as marbled teal, is a relatively small duck characterized by its black bill, pale-spotted gray-brown plumage, dark eye patch, and the absence of a speculum. Scientific Name: Marmaronetta angustirostris It is […]
Voronezh Radar
Voronezh Radar: India is set to finalise a landmark USD 4 billion defence agreement with Russia, aimed at acquiring a Russian Voronezh ballistic missile attack early warning radar. The Voronezh radar system is a critical component of Russia’s early warning and missile defence infrastructure. It is capable of identifying and tracking a range of threats, […]
Bima Sakhi Yojana
Bima Sakhi Yojana: The Prime Minister of India recently launched the Bima Sakhi Yojana in Haryana’s Panipat. Bima Sakhi Yojana is an initiative of the State-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). It is designed to empower women aged 18-70 years who have passed out of Class 10. They will receive specialised training and a stipend […]
Melye-amiley
Melye-amiley: A recent study published in the prestigious journal ‘Food Frontiers highlighted that extract from a traditional fermented bamboo shoot variety of Tripura, popularly called ‘Melye-amiley’ has anti-obesity effects. Melye-amiley is a traditional fermented bamboo shoot variety of Tripura. It has anti-obesity effects and offers a solution to weight management and metabolic health. It reduces […]
GG Tau A System
GG Tau A System: Researchers from the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Odisha, studied a unique triple-star system called GG Tau A. GG Tau A System is a unique triple-star system which is located 489 light-years away from Earth. The system is young – 1 to 5 million years old, which […]
Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal
Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal: The Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions launched “Amrit Gyaan Kosh” Portal. Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal has been jointly developed by the Capacity Building Commission and Karmayogi Bharat. It is a platform to promote self-reliance in governance training and strengthen governance training. It is developed on the iGOT platform, […]
Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme: The central government has revised the prices of food items provided to children under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Yojana. In 2021, Mid-Day Meal Scheme was renamed as Pradhan Mantri POSHAN Scheme. It is a centrally sponsored scheme, which aims at providing nutritional support and enhancing school participation of students. […]
India-Japan Forum 2024
India-Japan Forum 2024: At the India-Japan Forum in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister(EAM) of India underscored the potential for a strategic semiconductor alliance between India and Japan.India and Japan are revitalizing their semiconductor industries to enhance global supply chain resilience.
Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres
Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres: A joint rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (MSA) successfully saved 12 crew members from the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir in the North Arabian Sea.This joint effort highlighted the critical role of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) of both nations, […]
