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How can ‘one health’ help India, and India help ‘one health’? Subject :Science and Technology Section: Health One Health Approach- Historical perspective: One Health is a holistic approach to problems that recognises the interconnections between the health of humans, animals, plants, and their shared environment. An early articulation can be found in the […]
ISRO’s Post-Chandrayaan-3 Missions Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space technology Introduction: ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, has an array of ambitious missions lined up after the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission. These endeavors span various aspects of space exploration and observation, showcasing ISRO’s commitment to advancing space technology. Mission to Study the Sun (Aditya-L1) […]
LCA Tejas Successful Test-Firing of Astra BVR Missile Subject: Science and Technology Section: Defence technology Context: LCA Tejas successfully test-fired the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile. Test conducted off the Goa coast on August 23, 2023. Test-Firing event: Missile release was executed from the aircraft at an altitude of around […]
India lights up the dark side of the moon Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: India has become the fourth country to successfully land on the moon as the Chandrayaan-3’s lander module, with the rover in its belly, successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface near the south pole […]
RBI asks some banks not to take fresh NDF arbitrage bets Subject :Economy Section: Monetary Policy In News: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked some banks to stop taking fresh arbitrage positions in the non-deliverable forwards market. Key Points: Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDF) are foreign exchange forward contracts traded in the over-the-counter market […]
No end to shortage of TB drugs, states asked to buy their own Subject: Science and Technology Section: Health Context: India is facing an acute shortage of tuberculosis drugs, including medicines used for treating drug-resistant TB such as Linezolid, Clofazimine, and Cycloserine. Why is there a shortage of TB drugs? It started with […]
Special status of Northeast States Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Context: Supreme Court accepted Centre’s commitment to not alter the special provisions safeguarding northeastern states, during Article 370 challenge hearing. More about the news: Centre’s assurance of non-interference with special constitutional provisions safeguarding northeastern States was accepted by the Supreme Court Constitution Bench led […]
Japan’s Release of Fukushima Water into the Ocean Subject : Science and technology Section: Nuclear technology Context Japan’s announcement to begin releasing treated radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. Scheduled commencement on August 24, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s approval. Plan Background and Criticisms Plan approved by the Japanese government […]
Bharat NCAP: India’s Indigenous Car Crash Testing Programme Subject : Schemes Introduction Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP): India’s own car crash testing program. Modeled after the Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP) of the Towards Zero Foundation, a U.K.-registered charity. Aims to test and rate the safety of car models […]
Madras Day: How Madras was founded and why it became Chennai Subject :History Section: Modern History Introduction to Madras Day Madras Day is celebrated on August 22 to commemorate the founding of Madras (now Chennai). The city’s inception dates back to 1639 when the East India Company (EIC) purchased Madrasapatnam from local kings. […]