Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV)?3 What are the advantages of SSLV? 4 What is the significance of SSLV Satellites? What is the News? ISRO Chairman has said that the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV) named “SLV-D1 Micro SAT” will be launched in April 2022. What is a Small Satellite Launch… Continue reading Explained: ISRO’s SSLV, a small satellite launcher with big prospects ahead
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Anti-dumping duty: India probes China, Vietnam over ‘dumping’ of vinyl tiles
What is the News? India has initiated an anti-dumping probe against imports of Vinyl Tiles from China, Taiwan and Vietnam. Note: Vinyl Tile is a type of tile used for covering the floors in residential and commercial buildings. What is Anti-dumping duty? Dumping is said to occur when the goods are exported by a country… Continue reading Anti-dumping duty: India probes China, Vietnam over ‘dumping’ of vinyl tiles
Explained: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee refused Padma award – is the recipient’s consent sought?
What is the News? The Padma awards were announced on the eve of Republic Day. As many as 128 people were conferred with the Padma awards this year. While most accepted the award, former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee refused to accept it. What are Padma Awards? Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian… Continue reading Explained: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee refused Padma award – is the recipient’s consent sought?
Spot-billed pelicans dying en masse in Andhra Pradesh
What is the News? A parasitic (nematode) infestation has led to mass deaths of spot-billed pelicans (Pelicanus philippensis) at Telineelapuram Important Bird Area (IBA) in Andhra Pradesh. What is a Spot-Billed Pelican? About Spot-Billed Pelican or grey pelican: It is a member of the pelican family. It is a large pale waterbird with a hefty… Continue reading Spot-billed pelicans dying en masse in Andhra Pradesh
This winter has been colder, wetter, and largely fogless. Here is why
What is the News? For many people, especially in North India, the winter of 2021-22 is appearing to be unusually cold and unusually long. The days, in particular, have felt colder and chillier than normal. What is happening? Since December 2021, maximum temperatures across the North, Northwest and Central India regions have consistently remained below… Continue reading This winter has been colder, wetter, and largely fogless. Here is why
Kerala gets its first ever scientific bird atlas
What is the news? The Kerala Bird Atlas (KBA) has been released. What is Kerala Bird Atlas (KBA)? It is the first-of-its-kind state-level bird atlas in India. The Atlas is arguably Asia’s largest bird atlas in terms of geographical extent, sampling effort and species coverage. It was conducted as a citizen science-driven exercise with the… Continue reading Kerala gets its first ever scientific bird atlas
Year-End Review-2021- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
What is the news? Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has taken several steps in the year 2021. Initiatives taken by CSIR National Metrology Conclave CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories(NAL)’s “Octacopter” drone Swasth Vayu CSIR Aroma Mission India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus: India’s first indigenously developed and manufactured Hydrogen fuel cell bus was launched… Continue reading Year-End Review-2021- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Year End Review: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
What is the news? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched several initiatives for the welfare of the Tribal community in the year 2021. Note: Scheduled Tribes (ST) constitute approximately 8.6% of the population of India, numbering around 10.4 crores. There are over 705 Scheduled tribes notified under article 342 of the Constitution of India.… Continue reading Year End Review: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Western Naval Command conducts Joint maritime exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022)
What is the news? The Indian Navy has conducted a joint maritime Exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022) off the West Coast. What is Exercise Paschim Lehar? Exercise Paschim Lehar is a joint maritime exercise conducted under the aegis of Western Naval Command. Objective: To validate operational plans of the Western Naval Command and enhance Inter-Service synergy… Continue reading Western Naval Command conducts Joint maritime exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022)
Negative Ion Technology: Adding radioactive substances in wearables unjustified
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are Negative Ions?3 What is Negative Ion Technology?4 What are the concerns related to Negative Ion Technology?5 What are the steps being taken against these consumer products containing radioactive substances? What is the news? The Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ANVS), Netherlands has issued a statement identifying… Continue reading Negative Ion Technology: Adding radioactive substances in wearables unjustified
