News: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has formally kicked off its first high-altitude analogue mission, Human Outer Planetary Exploration (HOPE), in the Tso Kar valley in Ladakh. About HOPE Analog Mission in Tso Kar Valley, Ladakh It is ISRO’s first full-scale analogue simulation mission. Full name: HOPE is short form of – Human Outer Planetary… Continue reading HOPE Analog Mission in Tso Kar Valley, Ladakh
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Mahanadi River
News: After a prolonged legal battle over sharing Mahanadi river water in a designated tribunal, Odisha and Chhattisgarh have now expressed willingness to resolve the dispute amicably between themselves. About Mahanadi River The Mahanadi (literally meaning big river) is an important river of the Peninsular India. Source: It has its source in the northern foothills… Continue reading Mahanadi River
Rhisotope Project
News: A South African university launched an anti-poaching campaign with a unique approach – injecting radioactive isotopes into rhino horns. About Rhisotope Project It is a pioneering conservation initiative begun in South Africa in 2021, aiming to combat rhino poaching by injecting safe, traceable amounts of radioactive isotopes into live rhinoceros horns. Launched by: University… Continue reading Rhisotope Project
71st National Film Awards of 2023
News: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 were announced by the respective juries. About 71st National Film Awards of 2023 These Awards recognized excellence across various categories in feature films, non-feature films, and writing on cinema. Awarded by: National Film Development Corporation of India under the Ministry of Information… Continue reading 71st National Film Awards of 2023
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)
News: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) is in the final phase of testing its Integrated Portal, designed to streamline claim processes and enhance accessibility for both investors and companies. About Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) It is dedicated to safeguarding investor interests by facilitating the return of unclaimed shares and… Continue reading Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)
Ashtamudi Lake
News: Kerala HC directs State government and SWAK to constitute Ashtamudi Wetland Management Unit for its conservation. About Ashtamudi Lake It is a unique large palm-shaped (also described as octopus-shaped) brackish-water estuarine lake. Location: It is located in the Kollam District of Kerala. It is often referred to as the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala.… Continue reading Ashtamudi Lake
Supply and Use Tables (SUTs)
News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the ‘Supply and Use Tables of 2020-21 and 2021-22’. About Supply and Use Tables (SUTs) The Supply and Use Tables (SUTs) represent a detailed snapshot of all economic activities taking place in the economy. They are powerful analytical tools that present the structure of… Continue reading Supply and Use Tables (SUTs)
Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Central Sector Scheme “Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)” with an outlay of Rs.2000 crore for a period of four years from 2025-26 to 2028- 29. About Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) It is a scheme to provide financial support to… Continue reading Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
Nomination of Panel of Chairperson
News: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced that N K Premachandran has been nominated as an empanelled member to preside over the proceedings of the House. About Nomination of Panel of Chairperson Enabling provision: The Panel of Chairperson is nominated under Section 9 in Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. Rule… Continue reading Nomination of Panel of Chairperson
IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook
News: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the latest update of its World Economic Outlook (WEO) on July 29th. About IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook The World Economic Outlook (WEO) provides a comprehensive picture of the global economy as well as details of individual countries. Released by: International Monetary Fund (IMF) The IMF releases… Continue reading IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook
