Chandrayaan-3’s landing spot on Moon to be known as Shiv Shakti point Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: PM Modi addressed the ISRO scientists at the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru. Details: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the point where the Moon lander of Chandrayaan-3 touched […]
Artists Breathe New Life into Seethakali: Reviving a Fading Folk Art Subject: History Section: Art and culture Key Features of Seethakali Folk Dance Drama: Seethakali is a traditional folk dance drama that was once performed during the festival days in erstwhile Desinganad (Kollam, Kerala), primarily during the Onam festivities. Dalit Artists: The performance […]
PMJDY accounts surpass 50 crore, deposits touch ₹2 lakh cr Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy PMJDY Achievements and Deposits PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) celebrates nine years, crossing 50 crore bank accounts. Launched on August 28, 2014, with the aim of financial inclusion for all. Total deposits in PMJDY accounts exceed ₹2 lakh […]
After Chandrayaan3, what are ISRO’s plans? Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Gaganyaan – Human Spaceflight Mission: ISRO is working on Gaganyaan, a human spaceflight mission. Astronauts are being trained for this mission. The modified Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3) rocket is being tested for safety to carry humans. Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology […]
Daily Practice Sheet 26 August 2023 Current Affairs Based GS 2: POLITY Indian federalism is holding together federation with a built in unitary bias. Discuss Do you think there is a need to review India’s fiscal federalism? GS 3: ECONOMY BRICS found new purpose with expansion; but contradictions too. Discuss GS 3: ENVIRONMENT […]
Daily Prelims Notes 26 Aug 2023 Table Of Contents Nataraja Bronze Sculpture for G20 Summit Venue Chandrayaan-3’s Landing on the Moon’s Near Side Nod for game-changer jet engine technology transfer expected soon: U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti 7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified Almost half of Moon missions fail. Why is space […]