Source: This post on PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) has been created based on the article “ISRO’s ‘zero orbital debris’ milestone” published in “The Hindu” on 12 April 2024. Why in the news? ISRO’s PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission successfully deployed the XPoSat satellite and converted the PSLV’s last stage into the POEM-3 module, leaving no debris in… Continue reading PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM)- ISRO’s Zero Debris Milestone
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Girl Empowerment Mission
Source– This post on “Girl Empowerment Mission” is based on the article “NTPC launched a new edition of Girl Empowerment Mission” published in “PIB” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, NTPC launched a new edition of the Girl Empowerment Mission. About Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 1. It is the flagship Corporate Social… Continue reading Girl Empowerment Mission
IPEF’s Clean Economy Investor Forum
Source– This post on IPEF’s Clean Economy Investor Forum is based on the article “Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to organise Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore” published in “PIB” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the IPEF organized a Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore. About IPEF Clean Economy Investor… Continue reading IPEF’s Clean Economy Investor Forum
EU-India start-up collaboration on Recycling of E-Vehicles Batteries
Source– This post on “EU-India start-up collaboration on Recycling of E-Vehicles Batteries” is based on the article “EU-India join forces to promote start-up collaboration on Recycling of E-Vehicles Batteries under Trade and Technology Council” published in “PIB” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the European Union (EU) and India launched an Expression… Continue reading EU-India start-up collaboration on Recycling of E-Vehicles Batteries
SC ruling on candidate’s right to privacy from voters
Source– This post on SC ruling on candidate’s right to privacy from voters is based on the article “Candidates have a right to privacy from voters, rules SC” published in “The Hindu” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that electoral candidates have a right to privacy, asserting that they… Continue reading SC ruling on candidate’s right to privacy from voters
Botswana threatening to send 20,000 elephants to Germany
Source– This post on Botswana threatening to send 20,000 elephants to Germany is based on the article “Why Botswana threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany. The statement came after Germany… Continue reading Botswana threatening to send 20,000 elephants to Germany
Electronic Trading Platforms (ETP)
Source– This post on Electronic Trading Platforms (ETP) is based on the article “Unauthorised FX platforms: Need enhanced vigilance by banks” published in “The Hindu” on 9th April 2024. Why in the News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor has raised concerns over unauthorised Electronic Trading Platforms (such as forex trading platforms) and has asked… Continue reading Electronic Trading Platforms (ETP)
Glycaemic index (GI)
Source– This post on Glycaemic index is based on the article “Strong link between high glycaemic index diet and diabetes, says study” published in “The Hindu” on 9th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently a study has found that consuming low glycaemic index diets might prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. About Glycemic… Continue reading Glycaemic index (GI)
Functioning of Mosquito bat
Source– This post on Functioning of Mosquito Bat is based on the article “Understanding the science behind the functioning of a mosquito bat” published in “The Hindu” on 9th April 2024. Why in the News? The following article explains the functioning of mosquito bats. How Mosquito bat works 1. Structure and Function: There are three metal… Continue reading Functioning of Mosquito bat
CISO Deep-Dive training programme
Source– This post on ‘Cyber Surakshit Bharat’ initiative is based on the article “NeGD, MeitY organises 43rd Batch of Chief Information Security Officers’ Deep Dive Training Programme from today under Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative” published in “The Hindu” on 9th April 2024. Why in the News? The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under its Capacity Building… Continue reading CISO Deep-Dive training programme
