Astra air-to-air missile test-fired from Tejas in ‘textbook launch’ Context On Wednesday, Tejas, a light combat aircraft (LCA), successfully test-fired an indigenous Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile off the coast of Goa. What are the features of Tejas ? Overview of the aircraft Indian single-engine, delta-wing, […]
C.R. Rao who Pioneered statistical concepts passed away context One of the most renowned statisticians in the world, Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, who spent almost all of his professional life in India, passed away on Wednesday in the United States at the age of 102. About […]
India welcomes consensus-based approach to expand BRICS: PM Context According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement on Wednesday in Johannesburg, India welcomes the growth of the BRICS alliance through a consensus-based approach. He urged member states to use India’s digital solutions and to fight for […]
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Context: Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved an impressive milestone, crossing INR 1 lakh crore in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) within a remarkable span of 145 days in the current financial year, FY 2023-24. Relevance: GS – 02, GS – 03 (Growth & […]
India lights up the dark side of the moon Context India has now successfully landed on the moon, becoming the fourth country to do so. On Wednesday, the Chandrayaan-3 lander module’s rover achieved a soft landing on the moon’s surface. Key Points of the Chandrayaan-3 […]
On the moon, over the moon Context: In the vast expanse of space, a significant moment emerged on August 23 at 5.40 p.m. It marked the ascent of Chandrayaan-3, a 1.7-tonne amalgamation of metal, plastic, and glass, orbiting around 30 km above the moon. In […]
The U.K.-India relationship is alive with opportunity. Context: The United Kingdom’s unwavering belief in trade as a catalyst for growth and prosperity is evident in its advocacy for fair trade practices at the World Trade Organization. Furthermore, the UK’s pursuit of trade agreements with dynamic […]
Upholding Equitable Prosperity: Bridging the Social Security Divide for India’s Workforce Context: According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey Annual Report 2021-22, around 53% of all of the salaried workforce does not have any social security benefits in India. India needs to aspire to provide […]
Indian Space Research Organization The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the country’s official space agency. ISRO, which was founded in 1969, is in charge of overseeing all national space exploration, development, and research initiatives. It is controlled by the Department of Space (DoS), which […]
All About Chandrayaan 3 The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has launched Chandrayaan-3, the third lunar exploration mission as part of its Chandrayaan program. This program intends to research the Moon and its different attributes, such as the geology, mineralogy, and composition of its surface. […]