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Chandrayaan probe finds sparse plasma on moon Subject: Science and tech Section: Space technology Context: Langmuir Probe (RAMBHA-LP) payload on board Chandrayaan-3’s lander Vikram has completed the first in-situ measurements of the surface-bound lunar plasma environment over the south polar region. Understanding RAMBHA-LP RAMBHA-LP stands for Radio Anatomy of Moon Bound Hypersensitive Ionosphere […]
Finding proof for the axiom that nutrition aids recovery Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Importance of Nutrition Proper nutrition is essential for all biochemical processes. It plays a fundamental role in the body’s ability to recover and heal during medical treatments. Medical professionals increasingly emphasize the integration of nutrition with medicine. The […]
Decoding the OCCRP’s Adani report Subject: Economy Section: Capital market Introduction: In March 2023, the Supreme Court of India ordered investigations into the Adani-Hindenburg matter. The investigations were directed at the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and an Expert Committee to examine potential violations of securities regulations. The Organized Crime and […]
Special Session of Parliament from Sept. 18 to 22 Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Context: Govt calls special session of Parliament from Sept. 18 to 22 More about the news: The government said a special session of Parliament was being convened from September 18 to September 22. No reason for calling the session was […]
Taiwan and Malaysia reject China’s latest South China Sea map Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: China released the 2023 edition of its so-called “standard map” incorporating disputed areas and including its claims over Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin region along with South China Sea. More about the news: China released […]
India and EU differ on ICAO’s green fuel framework Subject :International relations Section: International organisation Context:: International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is developing a global framework to mandate the use of green fuel in international flights. Key Points: ICAO is in the process of drafting a global framework that proposes quantifiable targets for […]
PRANAM Scheme to reduce fertiliser subsidy bill Subject :Schemes Section: Environment Context: PM-PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) was launched in the Union Budget 2023–24 to promote the balanced use of chemical and alternative fertilisers, generating awareness of regenerative agriculture (RA). What is regenerative agriculture (RA)? RA […]
RBI flags concerns over a few urban cooperative banks Subject :Economy Section: Monetary Policy Context: RBI Governor notes concerns and vulnerabilities for some urban cooperative banks. Key Points: RBI Governor noted that while the Urban Cooperative Bank (UCB) sector has shown improved financial performance at an aggregate level in recent times, concerns and […]
Funga: UN wants us all to say it along with ‘Flora & Fauna’ Subject: Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: The United Nations Biodiversity has urged people globally to use the word ‘funga’ whenever they say ‘flora and fauna’, in order to highlight the importance of fungi. Fungi: Fungi, along with Animalia (animals), Plantae (plants), […]
Green court directs Border Roads Organisation to plant 10000 trees in Uttarakhand Subject: Environment Section: Environmental Law Context: The National Green Tribunal has directed the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to plant at least 10,000 trees within a month in Uttarakhand as part of compensatory tree plantation to make up for hundreds of trees […]