ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite makes re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere Subject: Science and Technology Context- ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite, launched in 2009, has made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere into the Indian Ocean near Jakarta. No explosion expected- Since its injection, RISAT-2’s radar payload services were provided for various space applications. On re-entry, there […]
Beyond Amur falcons: Nagaland to undertake first bird count Subject: Environment Context- Nagaland is undertaking the first avian documentation exercise to go beyond Amur falcons, the migratory raptor that put the State on the world birding map. The four-day TokhüEmong Bird Count (TEBC) from Friday has been timed with the post-harvest TokhüEmong festival […]
Astronomers spot ‘planet killer asteroid’: Is it a threat to Earth? Subject :Science and Technology Context- A team of astronomers has discovered three massive near-Earth asteroids hiding in the glare of the Sun. Of these, one called 2022 AP7 is believed to be the largest planet killer-sized asteroid to be spotted in nearly […]
Performance Grading Index (PGI) for 2020-21 Subject: Governance Context: The Ministry of Education has recently released the Performance Grading Index for States and Union Territories for 2020-21. What is Performance Grading Index (PGI): The Performance Grading Index (PGI) is a unique index for evidence-based comprehensive analysis of the school education system in India. […]
India abstains in UNSC on Russian motion on Ukraine ‘bio weapons’ Subject: International Relations Context: India abstained on Russia-sponsored draft resolution at UNSC for probe on Ukraine’s alleged bio weapons. What was the motion all about: The motion sponsored by Russia sought to establish a commission to investigate claims by Moscow that the […]
Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE) 2021-22 Report Subject: Governance Context: The Ministry of Education has released a detailed report recently on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2021-22 on school education of India. What is UDISE+: It is one of the largest Management Information Systems on school education […]
BS VI norms Subject: Environment Context: Annual case of Delhi pollution during the time of winter. Bharat stage (BS): Bharat stage (BS) emission standards are laid down by the government to regulate the output of air pollutants from the internal combustion engine and spark-ignition engine equipment, including motor vehicles. The central government has […]
Ethiopia and Tigray agree to end Civil war Subject :IR Context- Recently the parties in the conflict in Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray have agreed to cease hostilities and end civil war. The Mediation was led by the African Union Mediator Olusegun Obasanjo. Some facts about Ethiopia: It is a landlocked country located […]
Disqualification of legislators: Subject : Polity Context: Recently two legislators from Uttar Pradesh were convicted of criminal charges and one of them has been disqualified from the state assembly. When does conviction attract disqualification: Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951, contains provisions to decriminalize electoral politics. There are […]
Ela Bhatt and the SEWA movement: Subject : Polity Context- Elaben Bhatt, The Gandhian, SEWA founder, and women’s empowerment activist dies. Who was Ela Bhatt: She was known as the “Gentle Revolutionary” who changed the lives of lakhs of women through her organisation, providing them with microloans for five decades. She founded the […]