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Optimistic space policy lays out plans to privatise sector Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space technology Concept: The Centre’s updated Space Policy, cleared by the Union Cabinet on April 6 but made public recently, has drawn measured optimism from the India’s budding private sector start-up space. Space Sector of India ISRO has an […]
EC should keep political parties in loop about defective VVPATs: Congress Subject: Polity Section: Elections Context: The Congress slammed the Election Commission (EC) for not keeping political parties in loop as reports emerge that the EC has identified 6.5 lakh Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines as defective. Concept: The Voter Verifiable […]
Supercritical carbon dioxide Subject : Environment Section: Climate change Concept : A new research by IIT Madras has suggested the use of Supercritical carbon dioxide to flush out oil from depleting oil and gas reservoirs. About Supercritical carbon dioxide:- Supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) is a fluid state of CO2 where it is heated […]
TN assembly amends factories act 1948 Subject :Polity Section: msc Concept : Tamil Nadu Assembly passed an amendment to the Factories Act, 1948, to enable exemption to industries from the present norms on maximum work hours, holidays and overtime wages as defined in the Act. According to the amendment, the exemption can be […]
India lines up evacuation in Sudan Subject : International Relations Section: Places in news Concept : India began preparations for the evacuation of an estimated 3,000 Indian nationals presently situated in different parts of Sudan which has seen intense fighting between the army and a paramilitary force for a week now. More Details […]
Andhra mining agency told to ‘go back’ by Nimmalapadu tribals at public hearing Subject: Environment Section: Environmental law Section: Context: First hearing since 1997 Supreme Court judgment, Kept out of mining lease decisions at least five times despite legal win, say villagers. More on the News: A public hearing for granting mining licences […]
UN reports ‘off the charts’ melting of glaciers Subject: Environment Section: climate change Context: The last eight years have been the warmest ever recorded, while concentrations of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide hit new peaks, the UN’s World Meteorological Organization. Findings of the report: The world’s glaciers melted at dramatic speed last […]
A SpaceX rocket exploded soon after launch, but why did Elon Musk and his employees celebrate? Subject :Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: After a flight test of its new reusable Starship rocket ended with the craft exploding into smoke and flames. Details: The test was the first for the spacecraft manufacturer’s […]
WMO Subject : Environment Section: International convention and organisation Context: Around 15,000 deaths caused in Europe in 2022 due to heat: What the new World Meteorological Organisation report says 2022 Heatwaves in Europe The United Kingdom experienced 40-plus degree Celsius heat for the first time ever. Ireland had its highest temperature since 1887. […]
How AI can help the environment Subject :Science and Technology Section: Awareness in IT Context: AI has also been touted as a powerful tool to help tackle global crises, such as climate change. Details: A study commissioned by tech giant Microsoft estimated that AI applications in the sectors of agriculture, water, energy and […]