Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Institute of Astrophysics researchers develop low-cost star sensor” published in The Hindu on 17th March 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have developed a low-cost star sensor called Starberry-Sense. What is a Starberry-Sense? Starberry-Sense is a low-cost star sensor… Continue reading Starberry-Sense: Indian Institute of Astrophysics researchers develop low-cost star sensor
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PM MITRA Scheme: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, among 7 States to get textile parks
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, among 7 States to get textile parks” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 What is the News? The Union Government has selected sites in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to set up new textile parks under… Continue reading PM MITRA Scheme: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, among 7 States to get textile parks
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ‘war crimes’
Source: The post is based on the article “International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ‘war crimes’” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the International Criminal Court (ICC)?3 Why did the International Criminal Court issued the warrants?4 Will the Russian President face… Continue reading International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ‘war crimes’
Union Minister inaugurated ‘herSTART’, a platform to encourage women entrepreneurs
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister inaugurated ‘herSTART’, a platform to encourage women entrepreneurs” published in PIB on 17th March 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has informed about the recently launched “herSTART” platform. What is herSTART Platform? herSTART is an initiative of Gujarat University… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurated ‘herSTART’, a platform to encourage women entrepreneurs
Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried
Source: The post is based on the article “Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 What is the News? Scientists have urged the Odisha government to come up with a robust protection mechanism for Horseshoe crabs before they become extinct due to destructive fishing practices. What… Continue reading Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried
Pi Day 2023: History And Significance Of This Mathematical Constant
Source: The post is based on the article “Pi Day 2023: History And Significance Of This Mathematical Constant” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pi Day?3 Why March 14?4 What is Pi? What is the News? Pi Day was recently celebrated worldwide to recognize the mathematical constant,… Continue reading Pi Day 2023: History And Significance Of This Mathematical Constant
Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data
Source: The post is based on the article “Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY)?3 What does the Economic Survey say on PMKVY?4 What are the issues faced by the scheme?… Continue reading Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data
Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands
Source: The post is based on the article “Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands” published in PIB on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken for the… Continue reading Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands
Svaya Robotics develops 1st indigenous quadruped robot, exoskeleton in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Svaya Robotics develops 1st indigenous quadruped robot, exoskeleton in India” published in The New Indian Express on 15th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Quadruped robots?3 What are exoskeletons?4 Why have exoskeletons been developed? What is the News? Hyderabad-based Svaya Robotics has developed India’s… Continue reading Svaya Robotics develops 1st indigenous quadruped robot, exoskeleton in India
National Institute of Ocean Technology to set up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep
Source: The post is based on the article “National Institute of Ocean Technology to set up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep” published in The Hindu on 17th March 2023 What is the News? Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has set up Low-temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plants in Lakshadweep. What is Low-temperature thermal… Continue reading National Institute of Ocean Technology to set up green, self-powered desalination plant in Lakshadweep
