Saint Martin Island: Strategic Importance and Controversy
Saint Martin Island: Strategic Importance and Controversy Saint Martin Island: Strategic Importance and Controversy Saint Martin Island: Strategic Importance and Controversy Location: Saint Martin Island is situated in the northeastern Bay of Bengal, 9 km south of Cox’s Bazar-Teknaf, Bangladesh. It is the only coral island of Bangladesh, covering an area of 3 sq km […]
Implementation of Green National Highway Corridor Project
Green National Highway Corridor Project Green National Highway Corridor Project Green National Highway Corridor Project (GNHCP) Agreement Details: Government of India and World Bank have signed an agreement for the Green National Highway Corridor Project (GNHCP), which involves highway development in select states. States Involved: Himachal Pradesh Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Loan Assistance: The […]
Beas river in spate as Himachal Pradesh hit by cloudburst, heavy rain.
Beas River in Spate Beas River in Spate Beas River in Spate: Cloudburst and Heavy Rain in Himachal Pradesh Overview of Beas River: The Beas River is a major river in the northwestern region of India, flowing through the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. It has significant historical and geographical importance. Key Details: Flow […]
Newly discovered species of dogfish shark from the southwest coast of India.
Newly Discovered Dogfish Shark Species Newly Discovered Dogfish Shark Species Newly Discovered Species of Dogfish Shark from Southwest Coast of India Scientific Details: This newly discovered species of dogfish shark belongs to the genus Squalus, which is commonly known as spurdogs. It was identified off the southwest coast of India and has several unique characteristics […]
The Karnataka state government has established a nine-member committee to investigate the contamination of the Kaveri River.
Kaveri River Contamination Investigation Kaveri River Contamination Investigation Investigation into Contamination of Kaveri River Background: The Karnataka state government has formed a nine-member committee to investigate the contamination of the sacred Kaveri River. This initiative aims to determine the causes of pollution affecting the river and formulate remedial measures to protect this vital water source […]
First successful test of Long Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’
Gaurav Long Range Glide Bomb Test Gaurav Long Range Glide Bomb Test First Successful Test of Long Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ Flight Test Details: Organisation: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Date: August 13, 2024 Platform: Sukhoi-30 Mk-I of Indian Air Force (IAF) Location: Successful test of hitting the target at Long Wheeler Island off […]
India to launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2027 and Indian Space Station in 2028 –
India’s Space Missions: Chandrayaan-4 and Indian Space Station India’s Space Missions: Chandrayaan-4 and Indian Space Station India to Launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2027 and Indian Space Station in 2028 Chandrayaan-4 (2027): Announcement: Made by ISRO chief Dr. S Somnath on August 23 (National Space Day). Launch: Chandrayaan-4 will be launched in 2027. Design: The design of […]
DRDO unveils indigenous light tank ‘Zoravar’
DRDO Unveils Indigenous Light Tank ‘Zoravar’ DRDO Unveils Indigenous Light Tank ‘Zoravar’ DRDO Unveils Indigenous Light Tank ‘Zoravar’ Date of Unveiling: July 6, 2024 Prototype: The prototype of the indigenous light tank ‘Zoravar’ was unveiled by DRDO. It is yet to undergo extensive testing. Development and Collaboration: ‘Zoravar’ has been jointly developed by DRDO and […]
PARAM Rudra Supercomputer
PARAM Rudra Supercomputer PARAM Rudra Supercomputer PARAM Rudra Supercomputer Developed Indigenously: Under the National Supercomputing Mission. Deployment Locations: Delhi: Deployed at the Inter University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) for research in material science and atomic physics. Pune: Used by GMRT for studying Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) and astronomical phenomena. Kolkata: Located at S N Bose Centre […]
ISRO successfully demonstrates satellite technology to study ocean and soil parameters.
ISRO Demonstrates GNSS-R Technolog yISRO Demonstrates GNSS-R Technolog ISRO Successfully Demonstrates Satellite Technology to Study Ocean and Soil Parameters ISRO’s GNSS-R Technology What is GNSS-R? Developed by: SAC-ISRO, India’s first spaceborne precision receiver. Method: New remote sensing method using reflected GNSS signals. Data Collection: Collects data on soil moisture, surface inundation, ocean surface wind, and […]