ISRO Signed 100th Technology Transfer with HAL for SSLV Production: ISRO signed its 100th technology transfer agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to enable independent production of Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs). Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a 3-stage, cost-effective launch vehicle designed for deploying small satellites. Configured with three solid propulsion stages and […]
Tag: 12th Sep 2025
Geotagging of Buildings in Census
Geotagging of Buildings in Census: The 2027 Census of India will introduce geotagging of all buildings for the first time during Houselisting Operations. Geotagging is the process of assigning latitude–longitude coordinates to each building and mapping it on a Geographic Information System (GIS). It provides a precise digital identity to every structure in India. Launched […]
Decentralised Finance (DeFi)
Decentralised Finance (DeFi): The DeFi boom has raised national security concerns, with experts warning of its misuse for terror financing and money laundering. Decentralised Finance (DeFi) is a blockchain-based financial system that allows people to save, borrow, invest, and transact without traditional banks. Works through smart contracts, decentralised apps (DApps), and peer-to-peer networks.Rooted in the […]
Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal)
Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal): China announced the creation of a national nature reserve on Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal) in the South China Sea. Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal). It is disputed coral atoll in the South China Sea, also called Scarborough Shoal (English), Huangyan Island (China), and Panatag Shoal (Philippines).Located about 220 km west of Luzon […]
