The vagaries and dangers of space that Chandrayaan-3 is built to brave Context Despite the challenging nature of Chandrayaan 3’s mission, several efforts have been made to improve the likelihood of its success, including the design and testing of its instruments. Even a brief trip […]
Luna 25, Russia’s first lunar mission in 47 years, crashes into the moon Context Russia’s Roscosmos space agency said on August 20 that the Luna 25 spacecraft had collided with the moon after spinning out of control. What is Luna 25? Roscosmos, the Russian space […]
Centre imposes 40% duty on onion exports, to offload stocks Context Onions exported were subject to a 40% tax on Saturday by the Center. To lower the retail prices, the government will also liquidate its stock of onions in several wholesale marketplaces. The cost of […]
Raptors make power towers their home Context White-bellied sea eagles are starting to establish residences atop power towers that house high-tension cables in India, following the example set by their relatives in Australia and Thailand. White Bellied Sea Eagles The white-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) […]
Modi seeks a secure digital economy Context According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, the 2015 launch of the Digital India campaign was intended to increase financial inclusion across the country. Speaking virtually at the G-20 Ministers of Digital Economy meeting in Bengaluru, Mr […]
Tamil Nadu CM calls for retrieving Katchatheevu Context According to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, reclaiming the Katchatheevu islet from Sri Lanka by itself will permanently solve the challenges of Tamil Nadu’s fishermen. What is the historical background of Katchatheevu Island? The island and Pamban Island […]
Innovations in healthcare must be for the public good: PM Context : Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that advancements in digital healthcare should be made available for the benefit of the general public and he urged the G-20 Health Ministers to prevent funding […]
WHO chief asks nations to unlock the power of traditional medicine Context The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus asked nations on Thursday to work toward releasing the potential of traditional medicine and to offer proposals that are supported by data and can be […]
NDMA starts testing cell broadcast technology Context: In order to inform people to natural calamities, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has begun testing emergency cell broadcast technology created by C-DoT. What is NDMA? The National Disaster Management Authority is known by the initials NDMA. […]
President Murmu launches warship Vindhyagiri Context Vindhyagiri, the third of three Project 17A (Alpha) frigates the Indian Navy has built at Kolkata’s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), was unveiled on Thursday by President Droupadi Murmu. Overview of the Project: The Indian Navy is constructing […]