Source: The post is based on the article “Isro brings down decommissioned weather satellite: What is a controlled re-entry? Why is it done?” published in The Hindu on 13th March 2023. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the first time brought down a satellite – Megha Tropiques-1, in a controlled… Continue reading ISRO brings down decommissioned weather satellite: What is a controlled re-entry? Why is it done?
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Reddmatter: The Scientific Breakthrough That Could Make Batteries Last Longer
Source: The post is based on the article “The Scientific Breakthrough That Could Make Batteries Last Longer” published in WSJ on 11th March 2023. What is the News? Researchers at the University of Rochester have created a new superconductor material called “Reddmatter”. What is Reddmatter? Reddmatter is a new superconductor material. It was formed by… Continue reading Reddmatter: The Scientific Breakthrough That Could Make Batteries Last Longer
ISRO releases the Landslide Atlas of India: Which states, regions are most vulnerable
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO releases the Landslide Atlas of India: Which states, regions are most vulnerable” published in Indian Express on 11th March 2023. What is the News? National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the Landslide Atlas of India, a detailed guide… Continue reading ISRO releases the Landslide Atlas of India: Which states, regions are most vulnerable
Union Minister launches MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme under MSME Champions Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme under MSME Champions Scheme” published in PIB on 11th March 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister for MSME has launched the MSME Competitive(LEAN) Scheme. What is Lean Manufacturing? Lean manufacturing is a production process based on an ideology… Continue reading Union Minister launches MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme under MSME Champions Scheme
India, U.S. to launch a semiconductor sub-committee
Source: The post is based on the article “India, U.S. to launch a semiconductor sub-committee” published in The Hindu on 11th March 2023. What is the News? India-US bilateral Commercial Dialogue 2023 was held during the visit of US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to India. What is India-US bilateral Commercial Dialogue? Co-chaired by: India’s… Continue reading India, U.S. to launch a semiconductor sub-committee
India and Australia sign audio-visual co-production agreement
Source: The post is based on the article “India and Australia sign audio-visual co-production agreement” published in The Hindu on 11th March 2023. What is the News? India and Australia have signed an Audio-visual co-production agreement. What is the purpose of the India-Australia audio-visual co-production agreement? Under this agreement, private, quasi-government or governmental agencies of… Continue reading India and Australia sign audio-visual co-production agreement
Central Government launches High Price Day Ahead Market and Surplus Power Portal (PUShP)
Source: The post is based on the article “Central Government launches High Price Day Ahead Market and Surplus Power Portal (PUShP)” published in PIB on 10th March 2023. What is the News? The Central Government has launched a High Price Day Ahead Market and Surplus Power Portal (PUShP) – an initiative to ensure greater availability… Continue reading Central Government launches High Price Day Ahead Market and Surplus Power Portal (PUShP)
Categorisation of terrorism on the basis of motivation is ‘dangerous’, says India
Source: The post is based on the article “Categorisation of terrorism on the basis of motivation is ‘dangerous’, says India” published in The Hindu on 11th March 2023. What is the News? India’s Permanent Representative to the UN has addressed the 8th Review of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy(GCTS). What is the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy?… Continue reading Categorisation of terrorism on the basis of motivation is ‘dangerous’, says India
In a first, Gujarat to release in the wild 10 wolves bred in captivity — after training
Source: The post is based on the article “In a first, Gujarat to release in the wild 10 wolves bred in captivity — after training” published in Indian Express on 11th March 2023. What is the News? Gujarat Forest Department is set to shift 10 Indian grey wolves from a conservation breeding centre at Junagadh’s… Continue reading In a first, Gujarat to release in the wild 10 wolves bred in captivity — after training
H3N2: What is this virus and how can it be prevented from spreading
Source: The post is based on the article “H3N2: What is this virus and how can it be prevented from spreading” published in Indian Express on 11th March 2023. What is the News? India has recorded deaths of two people, one each in Karnataka and Haryana due to the Influenza A subtype H3N2 virus. What… Continue reading H3N2: What is this virus and how can it be prevented from spreading
