Tampara Lake : Direction From National Green Tribunal The National Green Tribunal, Eastern Zone, has directed the Odisha government not to go ahead with ‘illegal’ construction in and around Tampara Lake Tampara Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the State of Odisha. The beautiful lake & the nearby Chilika Lagoon highlight […]
Tag: 15th Aug 2023
STEREO Spacecraft : NASA
STEREO Spacecraft : NASA Nasa’s Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO-A) spacecraft made its first Earth flyby nearly 17 years after its launch. The pair of STEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory) spacecraft were launched on October 25, 2006, from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The two spacecraft were situated in Sun’s orbit, STEREO-A (“Ahead”) and […]
Vindhyagiri frigate
Vindhyagiri frigate: President of India will launch Vindhyagiri frigate at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited, Kolkata, on August 17. Vindhyagiri frigate is named after a mountain range in Karnataka. It is the sixth ship of the Project 17A frigates. These warships are follow-ons of the Project 17 Class Frigates (Shivalik Class), with improved stealth […]
Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan: 14 States and Union Territories which are yet to sign a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Education Ministry, which mandates the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) . In the light of the National Education Policy, Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) scheme has been […]
Aditya-L1 Mission : Reached The Spaceport In Sriharikot
Aditya-L1 Mission : Reached The Spaceport In Sriharikot India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1, has recently reached the spaceport in Sriharikota. Aditya-L1 Mission is the first space-based Indian mission to study the Sun. It will be launched by the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The spacecraft shall be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1 […]
Bubonic Plague : China Reported Two Cases
Bubonic Plague : China Reported Two Cases China’s northern region of Inner Mongolia recently reported two cases of bubonic plague. Plague is an infectious disease caused by a specific type of bacterium called Yersinia pestis. pestis can affect humans and animals and is spread mainly by fleas. Bubonic plague, also known as Black Death, is […]
Mushkbudji : Aromatic Rice Received GI Tag
Mushkbudji : Aromatic Rice Received GI Tag An aromatic rice named “Mushkbudji” from Kashmir received a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag recently. Mushkbudji rice, which was granted the GI tag along with eight other products from Jammu and Kashmir, is known for its short, bold grains and rich aroma. In the past, the consumption of this […]
National Manuscripts Bill 2023
National Manuscripts Bill 2023: India’s rich cultural heritage is encapsulated in its ancient manuscripts, which hold invaluable knowledge and historical significance. However, the loss and dispersal of many of these manuscripts, even beyond the country’s borders, have raised concerns. In a significant move, the Indian government is gearing up to address this issue through the […]
Microplastics In Human Heart : China
Microplastics In Human Heart : China A team of scientists in China recently found microplastics in the human heart for the first time. Microplastics are tiny bits of various types of plastic found in the environment. They are a result of the fragmentation and degradation of larger plastic items, as well as the direct […]
Enhanced Analysis Of Global Water Distribution
Enhanced Analysis Of Global Water Distribution: A recent analysis by scientists from the University of Bonn reveals that droughts worldwide are more widespread than previously recorded by the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) data from 2002-2017. The study combines GRACE satellite measurements with the WaterGAP hydrological model, improving the spatial resolution of water distribution […]
