Source-This post on 100% FDI in space sector is based on the article “100% FDI to be allowed in space sector: Centre” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the space sector, under the revised FDI policy. What… Continue reading 100% FDI in space sector
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Gaganyaan mission- ISRO completes human rating of CE20 cryogenic engine
Source-This post on Gaganyaan mission: ISRO completes human rating of CE20 cryogenic engine” is based on the article “ISRO completes key test, CE20 cryogenic engine is now human-rated for Gaganyaan missions” published in “The Hindu” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the human… Continue reading Gaganyaan mission- ISRO completes human rating of CE20 cryogenic engine
Shompen Tribe
Source-This post on Shompen Tribe has been created based on the article “Great Nicobar: Indian president visits island as fears grow for tribe” published in “BBC NEWS” on 21 February 2024. Why in the news? India’s president recently visited an island earmarked for multi-billion-dollar development. As per some experts, the project could wipe out the… Continue reading Shompen Tribe
Net-Zero Industry Act
About Net-Zero Industry Act 1. The European Council has adopted a regulation establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology manufacturing ecosystem, known as the ‘net-zero industry act’. 2. The Net-zero Industry act is part of the Green Deal Industrial Plan, along with the Critical Raw Materials Act and the Electricity Market Design… Continue reading Net-Zero Industry Act
Quasars- Brightest and fastest-growing quasar discovered
Source-This post on Quasars- Brightest and fastest-growing quasar discovered so far has been created based on the article “Galaxy gobbler feasting on Sun-size stars: Fastest-growing black hole powering distant quasar” published in “The Telegraph” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? An international team of astronomers said the recently discovered quasar named J0529-4351 was… Continue reading Quasars- Brightest and fastest-growing quasar discovered
First Skill India Centre
Source-This post on First Skill India Centre has been created based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates first Skill India Centre of the country in Odisha” published in “PIB” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has recently inaugurated the first… Continue reading First Skill India Centre
Vaitarna River
Source-This post on Vaitarna River has been created based on the article “Bull shark that attacked fisherman was first sighting in Vaitarna river” published in “Hindustan Times” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? A fisherman from Maharashtra’s Palghar district was attacked by a bull shark in the Vaitarna river. About Vaitarna River Origin–… Continue reading Vaitarna River
Rubber Board of India
Source-This post on Rubber Board of India has been created based on the article “Aid for rubber plantation hiked” published in “Financial Express” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? The government has recently increased the allocation for Sustainable and Inclusive Development of the Natural Rubber Sector by 23% to Rs 708.7 crore for… Continue reading Rubber Board of India
Morodharo- A Harappan settlement near Dholavira
Source-This post on Morodharo- A Harappan settlement near Dholavira has been created based on the article “Kutch villagers’ treasure hunt helps unearth Harappan site near Dholavira” published in “The Times of India” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? Archaeologists have recently discovered a Harappan-era fortified settlement named Morodharo near Dholavira. About Morodharo Aspect… Continue reading Morodharo- A Harappan settlement near Dholavira
Rhodamine-B- The cancer-causing chemical
Source-This post on Rhodamine-B- The cancer-causing chemical has been created based on the article “Sale of cotton candy banned in T.N. after samples reveal use of toxic industrial dye as colouring agent” published in “The Hindu” on 17 February 2024. Why in the news? The Tamil Nadu government has recently banned the sale and production… Continue reading Rhodamine-B- The cancer-causing chemical
