Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Faint Galaxies?3 What is UVIT J2022?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? Indian astronomers have discovered a Faint Galaxy named UVIT J2022 that remained hidden until now. What are Faint Galaxies? Faint Galaxies are called low surface brightness galaxies or ultra-diffuse galaxies and… Continue reading Hidden in Plain Sight: faint galaxy discovered in our local universe
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Indian scientists propose multi-sectoral strategies for the prevention and control of pollen allergy
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Pollens?3 What are the factors responsible for the increase in pollen allergens in the atmosphere? 4 What are the measures to be taken to minimize pollen-related allergic diseases? What is the News? Indian scientists have recommended several measures for the prevention and control of pollen allergy. What are Pollens? Pollen… Continue reading Indian scientists propose multi-sectoral strategies for the prevention and control of pollen allergy
Government’s emphasis on promoting sunflower area and production in the country
What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is focused on promoting the area and production of Sunflower in the country. About Sunflower Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is an important oilseed crop in India, popularly known as “Surajmukhi.” It is known as a sunflower as it follows the sun by day, always… Continue reading Government’s emphasis on promoting sunflower area and production in the country
20TH EDITION OF INDIA FRANCE NAVAL EXERCISE VARUNA – 2022
What is the News? The 20th edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between Indian and French Navies – ‘VARUNA’ is being conducted in the Arabian Sea. What is Exercise Varuna? Type: Bilateral Naval Exercise Countries Involved: India and France. Started in: 1993. The exercise was named ‘VARUNA’ in 2001. Aim: To develop interoperability between the… Continue reading 20TH EDITION OF INDIA FRANCE NAVAL EXERCISE VARUNA – 2022
Union Minister says about 33.6% of the coastline is under varying degree of erosion
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Coastal Erosion?3 India’s Coastal Erosion4 What are the measures taken by the Government of India against Coastal Erosion? What is the News? The government has informed Rajya Sabha that about 33.6% of the Indian Coastline is under varying degrees of erosion. What is Coastal Erosion? Coastal erosion is… Continue reading Union Minister says about 33.6% of the coastline is under varying degree of erosion
Cabinet approves USD 808 million for “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance”
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance(RAMP) Programme?3 Key Features of RAMP Programme4 What is the expected impact of the RAMP Programme? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance” (RAMP) Programme. What is the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance(RAMP) Programme? Nodal… Continue reading Cabinet approves USD 808 million for “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance”
Matrubhumi – the projection mapping show highlighting the facets of India will now be exhibited at the historic Red Fort throughout the year
What is the News? As part of the Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, the Projection Mapping Show ‘Matrubhumi’ is receiving an overwhelming response. What is the Matrubhumi Show? It is being organized as part of the Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata. Purpose: It is a Projection Mapping Show that showcases the… Continue reading Matrubhumi – the projection mapping show highlighting the facets of India will now be exhibited at the historic Red Fort throughout the year
IONS MARITIME EXERCISE 2022 (IMEX 22)
What is the News? The maiden edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium(IONS) Maritime Exercise 2022 (IMEX-22) was conducted at Goa and in the Arabian Sea. What is IMEX-22? It is a maiden maritime exercise of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium(IONS). Aim: To enhance interoperability in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations among member… Continue reading IONS MARITIME EXERCISE 2022 (IMEX 22)
5th BIMSTEC Summit
What is the News? The Prime Minister has participated in the 5th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit. What is the 5th BIMSTEC Summit? Chaired by: Sri Lanka Theme: “Towards a Resilient Region, Prosperous Economies, Healthy People” Main outcomes of the summit BIMSTEC Charter: The charter formalizes the grouping… Continue reading 5th BIMSTEC Summit
In presence of Union Home Minister, Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya signed historic agreement for settlement of inter-state border dispute
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the dispute about?3 What has been done to resolve the dispute?4 What is the agreement signed now?5 What are the other agreements signed in the North East to end extremism? What is the News? Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya have signed an agreement in the presence of… Continue reading In presence of Union Home Minister, Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya signed historic agreement for settlement of inter-state border dispute
