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Category: 15 Apr 2023
Gaganyaan Mission
Source: TH
NISAR Satellite
Source: TH Context: India’s ISRO and NASA are jointly developing a satellite called NISAR that will map the most earthquake-prone regions in the Himalayas with unprecedented regularity. How NISAR will map Himalayas’ seismic zones? The satellite will use two frequency bands to image the seismically active Himalayan region and every 12 days, create a …
Dabba Trading
Source: TH Context: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has issued several notices in the past week warning retail investors not to subscribe or invest in dabba trading About Dabba Trading:
World Food Programme
Source: TH Context: India has signed an MoU with the World Food Programme (WFP) to send 10,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan Last month India declared at the India Central Asia Joint Working Group on Afghanistan, that 20,000 MT of wheat would be sent through the Iranian port of Chahbahar. The situation in Afghanistan: …
e-prosecution portal
Source: TH Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs in India has added a new feature to its e-prosecution portal that aims to ensure the timely disposal of criminal cases and fix the accountability of government lawyers. Working: The feature will send alerts to senior officers whenever a public prosecutor seeks a stay in a …
‘Mircha’ rice
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: AIR Context: Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran has been awarded the GI tag. Features of the Rice: Name: The size and shape of the grain appear like that of black pepper; hence it is known as Mircha or Marcha Rice. The grains and flakes of this rice …
Indian philosophy can guide the world
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: IE Usage: You can use these tenets to show how Indian philosophy can promote a more harmonious, inclusive, and sustainable society, especially in these troubled times.
Complete Human Genome
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: TH Context: For the first time, the first complete end-to-end human genome has been published, as scientists have finally filled the gaps in the human genome that were previously too confusing to piece together. What is Genome? A genome is a genetic material that provides instructions for …
WHO’s Global Framework for New TB Vaccines
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology: Health Source: WHO Context: World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a draft document outlining a global framework to prepare countries for the introduction of new tuberculosis (TB) vaccines for adults and adolescents. What is tuberculosis (TB)? Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium …
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Constitutional authorities in India
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies Source: TH Context: Two recent comments of the SC will have a direct bearing on the concept of the independence of various constitutional authorities in India. SC on the working of 2 key constitutional authorities: Role of …
Status of Women In Agri-food Systems
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Role of Women and Women’s Organization Source: DTE Context: According to a new report – The Status Of Women In Agrifood Systems – by the FAO, tackling gender inequality in agri-food systems can reduce hunger, boost the economy and reinforce resilience to shocks like climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. …
El Nino and Monsoon
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Important Geophysical Phenomena Source: HT Context: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is nearly a 70% probability of an El Nino developing this monsoon. Understanding La Nina and El Nino: Summary of the 2023 Southwest Monsoon Season Rainfall: According to the IMD, the country as a whole …
