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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
Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano erupts
News: The Mount Sinabung of Indonesia has erupted again releasing a huge column of ash. Facts: Mount Sinabung: It is located in the North Sumatra Island of Indonesia. The volcano was dormant for 400 years and erupted recently in the year 2010 and in 2014. Mt Sinabung is among more than 120 active volcanoes in… Continue reading Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano erupts
Defence Minister launches various initiatives of DPSUs & OFB
News: Defence minister has launched several initiatives by Defence PSUs and OFB as part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Saptah. Facts: Atma Nirbhar Bharat Saptah: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Defence to boost indigenisation of defence production which will provide impetus to Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Key Initiatives Taken and Launched: Negative… Continue reading Defence Minister launches various initiatives of DPSUs & OFB
