Contents1 What is the News?2 What is SANT Missile?2.1 Key Features of SANT Missile3 Significance of the launch of SANT Missile What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) flight have successfully tested helicopter-launched Stand-off Anti-Tank (SANT) missile from Pokhran ranges. What is SANT Missile? Stand-off Anti-Tank(SANT) is… Continue reading DRDO & Indian Air Force successfully flight-test indigenous Stand-Off Anti-Tank Missile
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Successful tests carried out for Pinaka Extended Range System, Area Denial Munitions & New Indigenous Fuzes
What is the News? The Pinaka-ER Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System was successfully tested at the Pokhran range in Jaisalmer district. What is Pinaka-ER? Pinaka-ER is the upgraded version of the Pinaka which has been in service with the Indian Army for the last decade. Designed by: The system is jointly designed by laboratories of… Continue reading Successful tests carried out for Pinaka Extended Range System, Area Denial Munitions & New Indigenous Fuzes
Centre to organize the first of its kind innovation week to encourage Startup ecosystem in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Celebrating Innovation Ecosystem Week3 About Startup India Initiative4 Startups in India What is the News? The Government of India is organizing the first of its kind innovation week titled “Celebrating Innovation Ecosystem” to encourage the Startup ecosystem in India. About Celebrating Innovation Ecosystem Week Organized by: Department for Promotion… Continue reading Centre to organize the first of its kind innovation week to encourage Startup ecosystem in India
Kerala row and beyond: Governor’s role in state, central universities
What is the news? Kerala Governor has written a letter to the Kerala Chief Minister expressing his desire to step down as Chancellor, alleging political interference in the universities. What is the role of Governor in State Universities? The governor of the state is the ex-officio chancellor of the universities in that state. As the… Continue reading Kerala row and beyond: Governor’s role in state, central universities
Explained: Bank deposit insurance programme and norms to access funds
What is the news? The Prime Minister has addressed a programme titled ‘Depositors First: Guaranteed Time-bound Deposit Insurance Payment up to ₹5 Lakh’. What did the PM say on deposit insurance? Recently, Parliament passed the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Amendment Act, 2021. Under the Act, each depositor in a bank is insured… Continue reading Explained: Bank deposit insurance programme and norms to access funds
United Nations grants observer status to International Solar Alliance in a historic decision
What is the news? The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has granted Observer Status to the International Solar Alliance (ISA). This will help provide for regular and well-defined cooperation between the Alliance and the United Nations that would benefit global energy growth and development. About International Solar Alliance (ISA) – Click Here to read about… Continue reading United Nations grants observer status to International Solar Alliance in a historic decision
Haiderpur Wetland added to Ramsar site; total tally goes up to 47
What is the news? Haiderpur Wetland of Western Uttar Pradesh has been recognized as 47th Ramsar site in the country and 10th in Uttar Pradesh. About Haiderpur Wetland Haiderpur Wetland is a human made wetland situated on the Muzaffarnagar-Bijnor border in Uttar Pradesh. It was formed in 1984 by the construction of Madhya Ganga Barrage… Continue reading Haiderpur Wetland added to Ramsar site; total tally goes up to 47
14566 – National Helpline Against Atrocities on SCs/STs
What is the news? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched a National Helpline Against Atrocities(NHAA) – 14566. About National Helpline Against Atrocities (NHAA) The helpline has been launched to generate informed awareness about the various provisions of the Prevention of Atrocities (PoA) Act,1989 and the Protection of Civil Right (PCR) Act,1955 that are… Continue reading 14566 – National Helpline Against Atrocities on SCs/STs
Indian Mathematician receives 2021 DST-ICTP-IMU Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries
What is the News? Professor Neena Gupta, a mathematician at the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata has been awarded the 2021 DST-ICTP-IMU Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from developing countries. She was awarded for solving the Zariski cancellation problem. What is the Zariski cancellation problem? It is one of the world’s greatest math problems. It… Continue reading Indian Mathematician receives 2021 DST-ICTP-IMU Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries
Neurocysticercosis: Worms thriving in brains, Assam’s tea garden workers lose lives, livelihoods
What is the News? According to a study, Neurocysticercosis(NCC) was one of the leading causes of seizures in developing countries particularly in areas without proper sanitation and where pig-rearing was widespread. What is Neurocysticercosis(NCC)? Neurocysticercosis(NCC) is a zoonotic disease. It is a neurologic infection caused when a human consumes meat from — or is indirectly… Continue reading Neurocysticercosis: Worms thriving in brains, Assam’s tea garden workers lose lives, livelihoods
