What is the News? The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with the Hyderabad-based Bharat Dynamics Ltd(BDL) for the supply of the Astra Mark-1 for deployment on fighter jets of the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. What is Astra Mark-1? The Astra Mk-1 is a beyond visual range(BVR) air-to-air missile (AAM). Note: BVM… Continue reading Explained: Astra Mk-1 air-to-air missile — features, strategic significance
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Explained: How India, Bangladesh are rebooting their rail link
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the rail links launched between India and Bangladesh?2.1 Passenger Trains2.2 Freight Trains What is the News? India and Bangladesh are rebooting their rail links by launching several rail services between the two countries. What are the rail links launched between India and Bangladesh? Passenger Trains Bandhan Express: It… Continue reading Explained: How India, Bangladesh are rebooting their rail link
Health Ministry issues norms to tackle monkeypox
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Monkeypox?3 What is the natural host of Monkeypox?4 What are the countries in which Monkeypox has been detected so far?5 What are the key features of the Guidelines on Monkeypox? What is the News? The Ministry of Health has released “Guidelines on Management of Monkeypox Disease”. What is… Continue reading Health Ministry issues norms to tackle monkeypox
Killer Asteroids Are Hiding in Plain Sight.A New Tool Helps Spot Them
What is the News? A former NASA astronaut has developed a tool that could help us find killer asteroids. What is the tool developed to detect killer asteroids? The tool developed doesn’t rely on a new telescope or even new observations. Instead, it looked at older images stored in the digital archives at the National… Continue reading Killer Asteroids Are Hiding in Plain Sight.A New Tool Helps Spot Them
Machine learning helps predict new materials for nano alloys, semiconductors & rare earths
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Nanoalloys?3 What is the issue with Nanoalloys?4 How was this problem solved by researchers? What is the News? Scientists have used machine learning to develop a design map of alloys at the nanoscale which can help predict the match of pairs of metals that can form bimetallic nanoalloys.… Continue reading Machine learning helps predict new materials for nano alloys, semiconductors & rare earths
The story behind the GDP-GVA Gap
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the difference between GVA & GDP?3 What explains the gap between GDP & GVA?4 Was the GDP & GVA gap there before FY21?5 Will the GDP-GVA divergence continue? What is the News? According to the data released by the government, the two measures of India’s economy— ‘gross value… Continue reading The story behind the GDP-GVA Gap
ICCR’s Gen Next Democracy Network programme concludes
What is the News? Ten day’s Gen Next Democracy Network programme of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) has concluded. What is Gen Next Democracy Network programme? Launched by: Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR). Under the programme, youth from democratic countries come to India to get acquainted with India’s heritage, culture and functioning of Indian democracy.… Continue reading ICCR’s Gen Next Democracy Network programme concludes
Explained: What is liquid nano urea, produced by IFFCO, which can potentially revolutionize the use of nitrogen fertilizers in India?
What is the News? The Prime Minister has officially inaugurated the country’s first liquid nano urea plant at Kalol, Gujarat. What is Liquid Nano Urea? It is essentially urea in the form of a nanoparticle. Urea is chemical nitrogen fertilizer, white in colour which artificially provides nitrogen, a major nutrient required by plants. Purpose: It… Continue reading Explained: What is liquid nano urea, produced by IFFCO, which can potentially revolutionize the use of nitrogen fertilizers in India?
Arpit Gupta IAS Rank 54 (UPSC CSE 2021) – Download Sample MGP Test Copies + Testimonial
UPSC Topper Arpit Gupta from Gorakhpur (UP) has achieved the remarkable feat of securing the All India Rank 54 in the UPSC Civil Services 2021 exam. His remarkable achievement in conquering a challenging exam is a testament to his unwavering dedication, hard work, and intellectual prowess. Here’s a comprehensive look into his journey, marksheet, optional subject,background,… Continue reading Arpit Gupta IAS Rank 54 (UPSC CSE 2021) – Download Sample MGP Test Copies + Testimonial
[Download] – Kiranmayi Koppisetti IAS Rank 56 (UPSC CSE 2021) – Sample MGP Test Copies
Dear Friends, We are happy to release the Mains answer copies of Kiranmayi Koppisetti. She has secured AIR 56 in the UPSC IAS Civil Services Examination 2021. Aspirants can learn from these copies and strategize their preparation accordingly. Download link: Kiranmayi Koppisetti Sample MGP Copy – GS Paper Kiranmayi Koppisetti Sample MGP Copy – Essay Paper … Continue reading [Download] – Kiranmayi Koppisetti IAS Rank 56 (UPSC CSE 2021) – Sample MGP Test Copies
