Source: The post is based on the article “Will policy power India’s race to space?” published in Livemint on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Indian Space Policy, 2023. Where does India’s space programme stand? Ever since India launched its first sounding rocket in 1963, its space programme… Continue reading Will policy power India’s race to space?
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Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline
Source: The post is based on the article “Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Malaria is all set to become a notifiable disease across India. Note: Currently, malaria is a notifiable disease in 33 States… Continue reading Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline
IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health
Source: The post is based on the article “IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) have developed a device called ‘ARTSENS’ to assess the health and age of blood vessels and thereby… Continue reading IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health
India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan
Source: The post is based on the article “India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? India has started ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate its nationals from war-hit Sudan. What is Operation Kaveri? Operation Kaveri is a mission by India to… Continue reading India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan
Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti
Source: The post is based on the article “Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP) will be integrated with the Prime Minister’s Gati Shakti mega project. What is the Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP)? The Vibrant Villages Programme… Continue reading Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti
India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index
Source: The post is based on the article “India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index” published in TOI on 24th April 2023 What is the News? The World Bank has released the Logistics Performance Index 2023. What is the Logistics Performance Index(LPI)? Released by: World Bank Purpose: It is an interactive benchmarking tool created… Continue reading India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index
DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Successful Trial of BMD Interceptor from Naval Platform
Source: The post is based on the article “DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Successful Trial of BMD Interceptor from Naval Platform” published in PIB on 23rd April 2023 What is the News? DRDO and Indian Navy successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of a sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha. What is… Continue reading DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Successful Trial of BMD Interceptor from Naval Platform
Cases of aviation staff caught smuggling gold doubled in 2022-23
Source: The post is based on the article “Cases of aviation staff caught smuggling gold doubled in 2022-23” published in The Hindu on 23rd April 2023 What is the News? The Department of Revenue Intelligence has released its data on gold smuggling cases in India. About Gold Smuggling Cases in India India is the largest… Continue reading Cases of aviation staff caught smuggling gold doubled in 2022-23
Network of sensors to monitor groundwater quality
Source: The post is based on the article “Network of sensors to monitor groundwater quality” published in The Hindu on 24th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti is currently working on an ambitious plan to deploy a vast network of groundwater sensors that will continuously relay information on groundwater levels… Continue reading Network of sensors to monitor groundwater quality
What is LockBit ransomware and how is it specifically targeting Apple computers?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is LockBit ransomware and how is it specifically targeting Apple computers?” published in The Hindu on 24th April 2023 What is the News? Reports have emerged that LockBit ransomware was found to be targeting Mac devices. What is LockBit ransomware? LockBit ransomware was first reported in… Continue reading What is LockBit ransomware and how is it specifically targeting Apple computers?
