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Namo Drone Didi

Source: This post on Namo Drone Didi has been created based on the article “Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released the Operational Guidelines of Central Sector Scheme “NAMO DRONE DIDI” published in PIB on 4th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Government has launched the operational guideline for Central Sector Scheme “Namo Drone… Continue reading Namo Drone Didi

Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)

Source: This post on MHA Warns Against Illegal Payment Gateways and Mule Accounts has been created based on the article “MHA warns against illegal payment gateways running through mule accounts” published in The Hindu on 30th October 2024. Why in news? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a significant alert concerning illegal payment… Continue reading Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)

BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI)

Source: This post on India’s First Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI) in Mohali has been created based on the article “Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates new complex of India’s first Biomanufacturing Institute “BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute” at Mohali” published in PIB on 29th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, India’s first Biomanufacturing Institute was inaugurated the “BRIC-National… Continue reading BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI)

India to Procure Additional C-295 Aircraft

Source: This post on India to Procure Additional C-295 Aircraft has been created based on the article “India to procure 15 more C-295 aircraft; 12 to be built at home” published in The Hindu on 28th October 2024. Why in news? India plans to procure 15 additional C-295 aircraft from Airbus. This expands on the existing… Continue reading India to Procure Additional C-295 Aircraft

Tardigrade

Source: This post on Tardigrade has been created based on the article “Why ‘protected’ areas are seeing faster biodiversity decline” published in Indian Express on 26th October 2024. Why in news? Researchers have identified genetic mechanisms in a newly discovered species of tardigrade (Hypsibius henanensis) which enable it to withstand high levels of radiation. These mechanisms protect… Continue reading Tardigrade

ISRO-DBT Agreement to design and conduct experiments

Source: This post on ISRO-DBT Agreement to design and conduct experiments has been created based on the article “ISRO-DBT ink deal to conduct biotechnology experiments in space station” published in The Hindu on 26th October 2024. Why in news? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have signed an agreement to… Continue reading ISRO-DBT Agreement to design and conduct experiments

IndiaAI and Meta Collaboration for Open Source AI Innovation and Skill Development in India

Source: This post on IndiaAI and Meta Collaboration for Open Source AI Innovation and Skill Development in India has been created based on the article “IndiaAI at MeitY & Meta collaborates to advance Open Source AI Innovation, R&D and Skill Development in India” published in PIB on 26th October 2024. Why in news? IndiaAI and Meta… Continue reading IndiaAI and Meta Collaboration for Open Source AI Innovation and Skill Development in India

Weather Forecasts at Panchayat Level

Source: This post on Weather Forecasts at Panchayat Level has been created based on the article “Weather forecasts at panchayat level: what will be known, and how it will help” published in Indian Express on 25th October 2024. Why in news? In response to increasing climate change uncertainties that impact weather patterns, localised forecasting aims to… Continue reading Weather Forecasts at Panchayat Level

Space Docking Experiment

Source: This post on Space Docking Experiment has been created based on the article “2 satellites part of space docking experiment handed over to Isro” published in Business standards on 24th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Hyderabad-based Ananth Technologies (ATL) handed over two 400-kg class satellites to ISRO. These satellites are part of ISRO’s upcoming… Continue reading Space Docking Experiment

Cyclone Dana

Source: This post on Cyclone Dana has been created based on the article “As Odisha, Bengal brace for landfall, all you need to know about the storm” published in Indian Express on 24th October 2024. Why in news? According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Dana is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm… Continue reading Cyclone Dana

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