Source: This post on First scientific findings of Aditya-L1 Mission has been created based on the article “First science result from Aditya L1, ISRO’s sun mission, is out” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1 has released its first scientific findings. About the Findings 1.… Continue reading First scientific findings of Aditya-L1 Mission
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
VAJRA PRAHAR Exercise
Source: The post is based on the article “INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR INDIA- US JOINT SPECIAL FORCES EXERCISE ‘VAJRA PRAHAR’” published in “PIB” on 4th November 2024 Why in the News? Recently, the Indian Army departed for the VAJRA PRAHAR Exercise with the US. About VAJRA PRAHAR Exercise Aspects Description About 1. This is the 15th edition of… Continue reading VAJRA PRAHAR Exercise
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Source: This post on Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve has been created based on the article “Union Government initiates enquiry into the death of Elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh” published in PIB on 4th November 2024. Why in news? The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change’s Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has set… Continue reading Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Exercise ‘GARUD SHAKTI’
Source: This post on Exercise ‘GARUD SHAKTI’ has been created based on the article “INDIAN ARMY SPECIAL FORCES CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR INDONESIA FOR JOINT EXERCISE ‘GARUD SHAKTI” published in PIB on 4th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Indian Army personnel departed for Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia, to participate in the 9th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint… Continue reading Exercise ‘GARUD SHAKTI’
Rural Wages in India- Reasons and Way Forward
Despite the decent-to-good growth in the country’s GDP and farm sector, the rural wages have been stagnant in India. Indian economy has seen an average annual growth of 4.6% between 2019-20 and 2023-24. There has been a notable surge of 7.8% in the GDP in the past three years. The farm sector has grown at… Continue reading Rural Wages in India- Reasons and Way Forward
AI big focus of SU-30MKI upgrade; IAF taking up pilot projects with IIT-Mumbai, says officer
News: Financial aspects of the upgrade to the first batch of 84 SU-30 MKIs are being considered. The comprehensive upgrade would start once the government approves the proposal. 1. Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a two-seater, twinjet multirole combat fighter aircraft. 2. It has been developed by Sukhoi (Russian aircraft manufacturer) and built under license by India’s… Continue reading AI big focus of SU-30MKI upgrade; IAF taking up pilot projects with IIT-Mumbai, says officer
First science result from Aditya L1, ISRO’s sun mission, is out
News: The first science result from the Aditya-L1 mission is out. Scientists successfully predicted the onset of a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) that occurred on July 16. 1. Aditya-L1 mission is India’s first scientific mission dedicated to studying the sun. It was launched by ISRO in September 2023. 2. It was launched using a PSLV… Continue reading First science result from Aditya L1, ISRO’s sun mission, is out
Villagers join hands against illegal sand mining along Assam-Meghalaya border
News: Villagers of Assam and Meghalaya have come together against illegal sand mining in the rivers along the border between the states. Indiscriminate sand mining has affected the area’s ecosystem, including the habitats of the Gangetic Dolphins. 1. Sand mining is defined as the removal of primary natural sand and sand resources from the natural… Continue reading Villagers join hands against illegal sand mining along Assam-Meghalaya border
What are major challenges faced by Indian cities?
News: World Cities Day is observed every year on October 31. This has brought focus on India’s urbanisation story. 1. Urbanisation refers to increasing population shift from rural to urban areas, leading to the growth and expansion of cities. 2. Census 2011 estimates India’s urban population to be 31.16% of the total population. While World… Continue reading What are major challenges faced by Indian cities?
