Indian astronomers develop methodology to understand the Exoplanets accurately

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Exoplanets?3 Why study exoplanets?4 How exoplanets are studied at present? What is the News? Indian astronomers have developed a methodology named “critical noise treatment algorithm”. This algorithm can help understand exoplanets accurately by reducing the contamination by the Earth’s atmosphere and the disturbances due to instrumental effects and… Continue reading Indian astronomers develop methodology to understand the Exoplanets accurately

IIT Kanpur develops web-based ‘green’ monitoring system for Ganga

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Niracara Svayamsasita Vedh Shala(NSVS)?3 How does NSVS work?4 What is the significance of this platform? What is the News? Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Kanpur has developed an Aquatic Autonomous Observatory named Niracara Svayamsasita Vedh Shala(NSVS) to monitor the “health” of the River Ganga. This observatory has been developed… Continue reading IIT Kanpur develops web-based ‘green’ monitoring system for Ganga

PM launches 2 RBI schemes. All about the central bank initiatives

What is the News? Prime Minister has launched two innovative customer-centric initiatives of RBI, viz. Retail Direct Scheme and the Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme. What is a Retail Direct Scheme? The Retail Direct Scheme allows retail investors to invest in government securities (G-Sec) by opening a gilt security account with the RBI. The… Continue reading PM launches 2 RBI schemes. All about the central bank initiatives

China exports warship to Pak., to be deployed in Indian Ocean

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is PNS Tughril?3 What are the key features of PNS Tughril?4 What are the concerns for India? What is the News? China has handed over the first Type 054A/P frigate (warship) named PNS Tughril to Pakistan.  What is PNS Tughril? PNS Tughril is the largest and most advanced warship… Continue reading China exports warship to Pak., to be deployed in Indian Ocean

Remote education was inaccessible to most children, says survey

What is the News? According to a survey conducted by ICRIER and LIRNEAsia, a think tank focusing on digital policy, remote education was inaccessible to most children in India. What is remote learning? Remote learning is where the student and the educator, or information source, are not physically present in a traditional classroom environment. Information… Continue reading Remote education was inaccessible to most children, says survey

Explained: How NASA’s DART mission will hit and deflect an asteroid

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the DART Mission?3 What will the DART mission do?4 Which asteroid will be deflected by the mission?5 Why was Dimorphos chosen? What is the News? NASA will launch its first planetary defense test mission, named the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART). The mission will be launched on a… Continue reading Explained: How NASA’s DART mission will hit and deflect an asteroid

Norovirus confirmed in Kerala’s Wayanad. Here’s what you need to know

What is the News? Kerala has been put on alert after at least 13 cases of norovirus have been recorded in Wayanad district. What is Norovirus? Norovirus is an animal-borne disease. It causes gastrointestinal illness including inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines, severe vomiting and diarrhoea. Transmission: Norovirus is easily transmitted through… Continue reading Norovirus confirmed in Kerala’s Wayanad. Here’s what you need to know

National Achievement Survey 2021 has been conducted successfully across the country, with enthusiastic participation of schools and students

What is the News? National Achievement Survey 2021 has been conducted successfully across the country. As per initial, nearly 96 percent of schools and 92 percent of the targeted sampled children participated in the survey. What is the National Achievement Survey? ​​National Achievement Survey(NAS) is a nationally representative large-scale survey of students’ learning undertaken by… Continue reading National Achievement Survey 2021 has been conducted successfully across the country, with enthusiastic participation of schools and students

EU, UNEP launch International Methane Emissions Observatory

What is the news? At the recent G20 Summit, the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) was launched. About International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) Launched by: UN Environment Programme (UNEP) with support from the European Union Objective of the IMEO The observatory aims to provide credible data to track countries progress on meeting methane reduction pledges… Continue reading EU, UNEP launch International Methane Emissions Observatory

Earth’s first landmass emerged in Singhbhum: study

What is the news? According to a study, India’s Singhbhum region may have been Earth’s earliest continental land to rise above the ocean 3.2 billion years ago. The researchers studied the granites that form the continental crust of Singhbhum region. Scientists found sandstones in Singhbhum region with geological signatures of ancient river channels, tidal plains… Continue reading Earth’s first landmass emerged in Singhbhum: study

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