News: The Central Government has recently amended the Right to Education Act, 2009, eliminating the no-detention policy in schools governed by the Act. This includes Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other institutions under the Ministries of Defence and Tribal Affairs. No Detention Policy About No-Detention Policy The policy, introduced under Section 16 of the… Continue reading No-Detention Policy
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SpaDeX Mission Explaination
News: India’s SpaDeX mission explaination, designed to develop and demonstrate the technology necessary for docking and undocking spacecraft in space, is set to launch aboard PSLV-C60 on December 30. About SpaDeX Mission It is a cost-effective technology demonstrator mission for the demonstration of in-space docking using two small spacecraft launched by PSLV. PSLV-C60 will carry… Continue reading SpaDeX Mission Explaination
National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions
News: The Union Minister of Education addressed the 20th Foundation Day of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI). He emphasized the rights of minorities under the Constitution. National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions. About National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions It was established by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions Act (NCMEI… Continue reading National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions
Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3)
News: ISRO has begun assembling the Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) for the first uncrewed flight of Gaganyaan. About Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) It is a human-rated version of ISRO’s LVM3, developed for India’s Gaganyaan mission to transport humans into space. Aim: To ensure safe human spaceflight by integrating advanced reliability and… Continue reading Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3)
Hydrothermal Vent
News: Indian oceanographers have reached a significant milestone by capturing an image of an active hydrothermal vent situated 4,500 meters beneath the surface of the Indian Ocean. About Hydrothermal Vent Hydrothermal vents are underwater springs that form in tectonically active areas where seawater interacts with magma below the ocean floor. Location– Ridges, For ex. Central… Continue reading Hydrothermal Vent
Key Facts about Moldova
News: The Republic of Moldova, a country in Eastern Europe, recently opened its embassy in New Delhi. About Key Facts about Moldova Capital– Chisinau It is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. It is situated in the northeastern corner… Continue reading Key Facts about Moldova
Milkweed Fiber
News: The Ministry of Textiles is promoting research and development into innovative natural fibers, such as milkweed fiber. About Milkweed Fiber It is a unique natural fiber extracted from the seed pods of milkweed plants (Asclepias syriaca L). The plant is native to North America. In India, it is found as a wild plant in… Continue reading Milkweed Fiber
Key Facts about Golan Heights
News: Israel recently announced plans to double the population of its settlements in the occupied Golan Heights. Key Facts about Golan Heights About Golan Heights The Golan Heights is a strategically significant plateau located in southwestern Syria, near the borders of Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan. It covers approximately 1,150 square kilometers, stretching 71 km in… Continue reading Key Facts about Golan Heights
Cyclone Chido
News: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, France. Cyclone Chido Explanation About Cyclone Chido Cyclone Chido was a powerful tropical cyclone that struck Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, in December 2024. With sustained wind speeds exceeding 200 km/h (124 mph)… Continue reading Cyclone Chido
Arctic Tundra: Transitioning to a Carbon Source
News: The Arctic Tundra has shifted from being a carbon sink to a carbon emitter, as confirmed by a recent analysis in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Arctic Report Card. About Arctic Tundra The Arctic Tundra is a unique biome located in the northernmost parts of Earth, primarily north of the Arctic Circle.… Continue reading Arctic Tundra: Transitioning to a Carbon Source
