News: Indian Army gets new Russian missiles Igla-S to counter drones, choppers, jets. About Igla-S The Igla-S is a man-portable, shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile (SAM) system that uses infrared (IR) homing to lock onto the heat signatures of aerial targets. It is also known as Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS). Working: Once fired, the… Continue reading Igla-S
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Stratospheric Airship Platform
News: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carries out maiden flight-trials of Stratospheric Airship Platform from Sheopur Trial site, in Madhya Pradesh. About Stratospheric Airship Platform It is a high-altitude, lighter-than-air unmanned system designed to carry instrumentation payloads to the stratosphere—approximately 17 km above the earth’s surface. Developed by: Agra-based Aerial Delivery Research… Continue reading Stratospheric Airship Platform
Genome-Edited Rice Varieties
News: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister has announced the development of two genome-edited rice varieties, marking a new beginning in the field of scientific research and innovation. Genome-Edited Rice Varieties. About Genome-Edited Rice Varieties Developed by: ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi and the Indian Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Hyderabad They… Continue reading Genome-Edited Rice Varieties
ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform
News: The Election Commission of (ECI) India will soon launch a single-point App ECINET for stakeholders. ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform. About ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform It is a new one-stop platform that will integrate and reorient over 40 of EC’s existing mobile and web applications. Aim: It aims to alleviate the burden of… Continue reading ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform
Satavahana Dynasty
News: The Satavahana-era inscriptions found in Peddapalli District of Telangana. About Satavahana Dynasty The Satavahana dynasty was a prominent ancient Indian dynasty that ruled large parts of the Deccan region from the 1st century BCE to early 3rd century AD. Founder: Simuka is regarded as the founder of the Satavahana dynasty. Capital: Pratishthana (Paithan) Expanse:… Continue reading Satavahana Dynasty
Orange Economy
News: At the WAVES Summit in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted India’s booming orange economy and urged India’s youth to ride this creative wave. Orange Economy. About Orange Economy It is also known as the creative economy. It is a production model where goods and services have intellectual value because they are the product… Continue reading Orange Economy
S8 Tension
News: New research suggests that understanding the “clumpiness” of matter, measured by Sigma-8 (S8) Tension, could unlock key insights into the universe’s structure and complexity. S8 Tension. About S8 Tension Sigma 8 or S8 is a cosmological parameter that quantifies the “clumpiness” of matter i.e. how much matter (including dark matter) is clustered together in… Continue reading S8 Tension
Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas
News: A rare inscription dating back to the time of Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukya dynasty has been unearthed at Madapura Lake in Nyamati taluk of Davangere district. Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas. About Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas He was the son of Pulakeshin II, one of the most illustrious Chalukya… Continue reading Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas
Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I
News: The Maharashtra government has reclaimed the iconic sword of Maratha warrior Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I at an auction in London. About Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I Raghuji Bhosale I (also spelt Raghoji Bhonsle) was a Maratha ruler and military commander born in 1695. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Maratha Empire… Continue reading Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I
National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)
News: Central Government has revamped the National Security Advisory Board, appointing ex-RAW chief Alok Joshi as its chairman. National Security Advisory Board (NSAB). About National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) It is an advisory body of eminent experts from outside the government that provides long-term strategic inputs on national security issues. It is part of the national security… Continue reading National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)
