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Explained: What are Sunspots?

News: A massive Sunspot group, AR2770 was observed using images of the Sun’s surface from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory(SDO). Facts: Sunspots: It is an area on the Sun that appears dark on the surface and is relatively cooler than surrounding parts.  Why are sunspots relatively cool: It’s because they form at areas where magnetic fields… Continue reading Explained: What are Sunspots?

Indian armed forces to revive ‘Project Cheetah’ amid tensions with China

News: Indian armed forces have reportedly decided to revive Project Cheetah amid border tensions with China. Facts: Project Cheetah: The project involves arming Heron unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV) with laser-guided bombs, precision-guided munitions and anti-tank missiles for keeping an eye on enemy locations and stations and taking them out if required. Additional Facts: Heron: It is… Continue reading Indian armed forces to revive ‘Project Cheetah’ amid tensions with China

Prime minister launches submarine cable connectivity to Andaman & Nicobar Islands(CANI)

News: Prime Minister has launched the submarine optical fibre cable project in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Facts: Submarine optical fibre cable project: It is a 2,300 kilometre undersea cable that provides better connectivity from Chennai to Port Blair and seven other Islands — Swaraj Dweep (Havelock), Long Island, Rangat, Hutbay (Little Andaman), Kamorta, Car Nicobar… Continue reading Prime minister launches submarine cable connectivity to Andaman & Nicobar Islands(CANI)

Loya Jirga: The Grand Assembly of Afghanistan

News: A Loya Jirga-grand assembly in Afghanistan has approved the release of 400 Taliban prisoners. Facts: Loya Jirga: It is a mass national gathering that brings together representatives from the various ethnic, religious and tribal communities in Afghanistan. Purpose: It is mainly organized for choosing a new head of state in case of sudden death,… Continue reading Loya Jirga: The Grand Assembly of Afghanistan

Finance Minister launches online dashboard for National Infrastructure Pipeline

News: Finance Minister has inaugurated the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) Online Dashboard. Facts: NIP Online Dashboard: It is a one-stop solution for all stakeholders looking for information on infrastructure projects in India.  The dashboard is being hosted on the India Investment Grid(IIG). Additional Facts: India Investment Grid: It is an interactive and dynamic online platform… Continue reading Finance Minister launches online dashboard for National Infrastructure Pipeline

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