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Why Chandrayaan 2 failed? Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : The landing of Vikram was targeted for a plane about 600 km from the south pole of the Moon. However, ISRO lost contact with their lander shortly before the scheduled touchdown on September 7. When contact was lost, it […]
New certification scheme launched to ensure responsible antibiotic manufacturing in India Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Concept : A new certification scheme to promote responsible antibiotics manufacturing was launched in India on June 26, 2023, by British Standards Institute (BSI) and AMR Industry Alliance. Details AMR Industry Alliance, one of the largest […]
Euclid set to launch next week in quest for dark energy Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : The European Space Agency (ESA) is embarking on an extraordinary mission with the launch of the Euclid Space Telescope. This ambitious project aims to survey billions of galaxies, providing valuable insights into […]
SC Collegium has a majority of future CJIs as per seniority Subject : Polity Section: Judiciary Concept : With the retirement of Justices KM Joseph and Ajay Rastogi, the five-judge Collegium of the Supreme Court headed by the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will now have Justices BR Gavai and Surya Kant […]
Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI Subject: Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT Concept: Professor P.C. Mahalanobis, the pioneer of statistics in India, left an incredible mark on the field of statistics and survey culture in the country. His contributions, including the establishment of the Indian Statistical Institute, continue […]
Cabinet clears NRF Bill to offer strategic direction to research Subject : Polity Section: Legislation in news Concept : The Union Cabinet has granted its approval for the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023, aiming to establish the NRF as the apex body for scientific research in India. This move comes in alignment […]
UN Report on Children and Armed Conflict Subject : International Relations Section: International organisation Concept : After 12 years, UN drops India from its report on children & conflict Key Details: The United Nations Secretary-General has taken India off a list of countries mentioned in a report on children and armed conflict. Previously […]
NOTTO issues strict warning to prevent trafficking Subject : Polity Section: National body Concept : The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has issued a warning after it found private websites and social media posts promoting and offering organs for trade. Details Certain websites and social media posts are promoting and offering […]
Only five cases of malaria but the US CDC issued an alert Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Context: The United States has identified five cases of malaria in people without any history of international travel in Florida and Texas over the past two months. This has led to the US Centres […]
How the American bald eagle ‘returned’ from the brink of extinction Subject : Environment Section: Species in news Context: The American bald eagle was removed from the United States list of endangered species on June 28, 2007. Details: A 2021 report by the US Fish and Wildlife Service said that the number of […]