Japan satellite blasts into space to deliver artificial meteors: Important Facts: Objective: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) conducted initial experiment for celestial show called “shooting stars on demand” service over Hiroshima early 2020; World’s first artificial meteor shower. Physical Make-up and Working: JAXA launched small Eplison 4 rocket containing seven micro satellites developed by StartUp… Continue reading Japan satellite blasts into space to deliver artificial meteors:
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SEBI Regulations and their attempt to limit Insider Trading
SEBI Regulations and their attempt to limit Insider Trading News: SEBI lays down mechanism to prevent insider trading on the recommendations of the TK Viswanathan committee Important Facts: What is Insider Trading Insider trading is the buying or selling of a security by someone who has access to nonpublic information about the security. Insider trading… Continue reading SEBI Regulations and their attempt to limit Insider Trading
Rajasthan’s State bird may be extinct soon
Rajasthan’s State bird may be extinct soon News The state bird of Rajasthan, Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has been declining in numbers over the past several years Important Facts Great Indian Bustard The Great Indian Bustard, one of the heaviest flying birds, was categorised as “critically endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature… Continue reading Rajasthan’s State bird may be extinct soon
India ranks third in research on artificial intelligence
India ranks third in research on artificial intelligence News An analysis by research agency Itihaasa, has ranked India third in the world in terms of high quality research publications in artificial intelligence (AI) Important Facts Methodology of the analysis: The agency had computed the number of citable documents in the field of AI between 2013… Continue reading India ranks third in research on artificial intelligence
Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana News: The article discusses the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana. Facts: Objectives of the scheme: most productive mining areas in the country are largely areas inhabited by scheduled tribes hence the scheme is focused on: To implement various developmental and welfare projects/programs in mining affected areas that complement… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana
Mumbai dance bars allowed to function by Supreme Court (SC).
Mumbai dance bars allowed to function by Supreme Court (SC). News: SC lifted the ban imposed by Maharashtra government to ban dance bars in the state. Facts: SC permitted dance performances by women in bars and removed the arbitrary rules put in place by the government to curb dance bars. SC struck down certain provisions… Continue reading Mumbai dance bars allowed to function by Supreme Court (SC).
Restoration of Hyderabad’s Chowmahalla Palace:
Restoration of Hyderabad’s Chowmahalla Palace: News: Restoration of the Chowmahalla Palace to its age-old grandeur is being planned Important Facts: Historical Significance: Chowmahalla palace is palace of the Nizams of Hyderabad state and seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty Chowmahalla construction began in late 18th century and completed in mid of 19th century during reign… Continue reading Restoration of Hyderabad’s Chowmahalla Palace:
Indigenous attack helicopter crosses milestone
Indigenous attack helicopter crosses milestone News: Indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) successfully fired air to air missile at moving target Important Facts: Light Combat Helicopters are developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) LCH is first helicopter in country to successfully pass test of firing air to air missile at moving target not done before… Continue reading Indigenous attack helicopter crosses milestone
Before humans, ‘humanoids’ to do experiments in space
Before humans, ‘humanoids’ to do experiments in space News The ISRO has said that it will not be sending animals on test missions before the planned Gaganyaan Mission- human spaceflight programme. Important facts ISRO will send a humanoid (robot resembling a human) for conducting experiments in space twice before actually sending humans under the Gaganyaan… Continue reading Before humans, ‘humanoids’ to do experiments in space
Measles Rubella Vaccination: Understanding the question of parental consent
Measles Rubella Vaccination: Understanding the question of parental consent News The New Delhi High Court has stopped the implementation of the ‘Measles and Rubella Vaccine Immunization Campaign’ by the Delhi government Important Facts The Issue: The Delhi Government had made Measles Rubella (MR) vaccination for students from the age of 9 months to 15 years… Continue reading Measles Rubella Vaccination: Understanding the question of parental consent
