Dhawan II Engine: A private space vehicle company Skyroot Aerospace test-fired its 3D-printed Dhawan II engine. Dhawan II engine is a 3D-printed cryogenic engine developed by the Skyroot Aerospace for its heavier vehicle, the Vikram II rocket. It uses a 3D-printed torch igniter and bellows actuated cryo-injection valve with a quick response time. It utilises […]
Tag: 6th Apr 2023
World Energy Transitions Outlook Report
World Energy Transitions Outlook Report: The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released the World Energy Transitions Outlook report. Highlights of the report: The global energy transition is still “off-track” and falls short of the 1.5 degrees Celsius pathway. To keep 1.5°C alive, deployment levels must grow from some 3,000 gigawatts (GW) at present to over […]
High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems: The United States recently announced an additional package of military aid to Ukraine, totalling $2.6 billion, which includes additional ammunition for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) is a light multiple rocket launcher. It is manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation, a US-based security […]
Crohn’s Disease : New Way To Treat
Crohn’s Disease : New Way To Treat A recent study suggests that a two-drug combination may offer a new way to treat inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s Disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a chronic, or long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. It is […]
Finland Joins NATO
Finland Joins NATO: Finland has officially joined NATO after its application was ratified in record time. This move was supported by the majority of NATO members, who believed that Finland’s membership would enhance the alliance’s strength in the Baltic area. Finland has joined NATO due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has made its smaller […]
Chhukha Hydroelectric Project
Chhukha Hydroelectric Project: India recently agreed to an upward revision of tariff of the Chhukha hydroelectric project. Chhukha Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river reservoir-based project. It is located in the Wangchu River/basin in Chukha, Bhutan. Installed capacity is 336 MW. It was built by the Government of India (GoI) at the cost of Rs. 246 […]
Anti-Dumping Of Sodium Cyanide Imports
Anti-Dumping Of Sodium Cyanide Imports: India has initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of poisonous chemical sodium cyanide from China, the European Union, Japan and Korea following a complaint by domestic companies. An application has been filed by Hindusthan Chemical Company and United Phosphorous Ltd for the probe and the imposition of appropriate anti-dumping duty […]
India Justice Report 2022
India Justice Report 2022: According to the India Justice Report (IJR) 2022 (3rd edition), the State of Karnataka emerged at the top among the 18 large and mid-sized States with populations of over one crore. The state of Tamil Nadu has secured the second position in the rankings, while Telangana has secured the third position. […]
Lokpal
Lokpal: Lokpal’s office recently informed that Around 68% of corruption complaints against public functionaries that landed with the Lokpal were “disposed off” without any action in the past four years. The Lokpal is a statutory body established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013. The Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and a maximum of […]
Amogha-III : Anti Tank Guided Missile
Amogha-III : Anti Tank Guided Missile The indigenous Anti Tank Guided Missile, Amogha-III tests were announced as successful. Amogha-III is an indigenous missile. It is developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). It has a fire-and-forget capability. Fire-and-forget capability means it does not require external intervention after launch. The missile features dual-mode Imaging […]
