MQ-9B Predator Drone: The Defence Ministry recently accorded its approval to procure 30 MQ-9B Predator drones (SeaGuardian variant) from the US to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces. The MQ-9B drone is a variant of the MQ-9 “Reaper”, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of remotely controlled or autonomous flight operations. These […]
Tag: 17th Jun 2023
Bangkok Vision 2030
Bangkok Vision 2030: According to the Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit end of this year will adopt a Bangkok Vision 2030. Thailand presented “BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030” aiming to build a Prosperous, Resilient, and Open (PRO) BIMSTEC by […]
Geminid Meteor Shower
Geminid Meteor Shower: NASA’s Parker Solar Probe mission has shed new light on the origin of the intense Geminid meteor shower. Geminid meteor shower peaks during mid-December each year and is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers. Unlike most meteor showers that originate from comets, the Geminid stream […]
Bio-Stimulants : Draft Guidelines Report By Agriculture Ministry
Bio-Stimulants : Draft Guidelines Report By Agriculture Ministry The agriculture ministry has come out with draft guidelines specifying efficacy data and trial reports required for registration of various categories of bio-stimulants under Schedule VI of the FCO Amendment order 2021. Bio-stimulants are defined as substances or microorganisms that stimulate plant physiological processes and enhance growth, […]
VAIBHAV Fellowships Programme
VAIBHAV Fellowships Programme: The Government of India has launched a new fellowship programme to connect the Indian Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM)diaspora with Indian academic and R&D institutions. The fellowship would be awarded to outstanding scientists/technologists of Indian origin (NRI/OCI/PIO) who are engaged in research activities in their respective countries. The VAIBHAV Fellow […]
Global Wind Day :15th June 2023
Global Wind Day :15th June 2023 Global Wind Day celebrated on 15th Jun June 2023 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) with the theme of “Pawan – Urja: Powering the Future of India”. MNRE has set the target of 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 and Wind Atlas at 150 meter […]
Skill Impact Bond Initiative
Skill Impact Bond Initiative: Under the Skill Impact Bond (SIB) initiative, nearly 18,000 first-time job seekers have been skilled, with 72% of them being women The Skill Impact Bond (SIB) is India’s first development impact bond for skilling and employment. Launched by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in collaboration with global partners Aim is […]
Enceladus : Small Moon Of Saturn
Enceladus : Small Moon Of Saturn NASA’s Cassini spacecraft discovers ‘phosphorous on Saturn’s moon Enceladus. It is the second nearest of the major regular moons of Saturn and the brightest of all its moons. It was discovered in 1789 by the English astronomer William Herschel and named for one of the Giants (Gigantes) of Greek […]
Execution Only Platform
Execution Only Platform: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) directed existing Mutual Funds ‘Execution-Only Platforms’ (EOPs) to obtain registration within three months. Execution only platform (EOP )is a digital or online platform which facilitates transactions such as subscription, redemption and switch transactions in direct plans of schemes of mutual funds. Mutual funds is […]
