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Enhancing India’s Weather Forecasting Capabilities: A Strategic Upgrade Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News? India’s weather department, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), is set to undergo a significant upgrade, aimed at improving its ability to forecast localized and extreme weather events. With a proposed budget of at least Rs 10,000 crore, this […]
After nano urea, research finds dip in yield and plant growth with nano DAP Subject: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: A two-year field experiment on the efficacy of nano diammonium phosphate (DAP) by scientists from the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has found a substantial decrease in wheat yields compared to conventional nitrogen fertiliser […]
Why a new homegrown missile can be a game-changer for Ukraine’s fight against Russia Subject: Sci Sec: Defence Context: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the existence of a new homegrown long-range weapon, a missile-drone hybrid which can strike deep into Russia. Named Palianytsia, the weapon was used for the first time to target […]
The two new US-India agreements signed as part of growing defence ties Subject: IR Sec: India and world Context: India and the US have signed two new agreements, the latest in a series of bilateral military agreements that have enhanced defence and security cooperation between the two countries over the past decade. The […]
Supreme Court overrules Delhi court verdict to grant bail to Kavitha: Why it criticised the HC’s reasoning Subject: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 27) granted bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) cases […]
Supreme Court stays Ministry of Ayush notification related to drugs, cosmetic rules Subject: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: The Supreme Court stayed the July 1, 2024 notification issued by the Ministry of Ayush, omitting Rule 170 of the Drug and Cosmetic Rules, 1945 that deals with prohibition of advertisements of Ayurvedic, Siddha […]
Unveiling the Perils of Rub al-Khali: The World’s Most Dangerous Desert Sub: Geo Sec Mapping Why in News? Recently, the Rub al-Khali, also known as the Empty Quarter, gained attention after a tragic incident involving two men from Telangana. They perished in this inhospitable desert after their GPS malfunctioned, their vehicle ran out […]
Rare Recession of Sea at Vizag Beach Sparks Caution Sub : Geo Sec: Geomorphology Why in News: On August 26, 2024, RK Beach in Visakhapatnam experienced an unusual event where the sea receded by approximately 150 meters, exposing the rocky seabed and accumulated waste. This rare phenomenon attracted significant attention from both locals […]
SpaceX’s Pioneering Private Spacewalk: A High-Risk Test of New Technology Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News? SpaceX is set to conduct the first-ever private spacewalk as part of its Polaris Dawn mission, testing innovative space technologies, including new spacesuits and a Crew Dragon vehicle without an airlock. This mission represents […]
Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan Rover Unveils Evidence of Ancient Lunar Magma Ocean Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News? The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 mission, specifically its Pragyan rover, has made significant discoveries about the Moon’s geological history. The rover identified ferroan anorthosite, a rock type that suggests the Moon once […]