Other Important News Space Technology and Innovations Space Technology and Innovations GSAT-20: Weighing 4,700 kg, GSAT-20 exceeds the capacity of ISRO’s LVM-3 rocket (4,000 kg). Equipped with a Ka-band high-throughput communications payload, it is designed to operate for 14 years. This collaboration with SpaceX was necessary for its launch. LVM-3: ISRO’s heaviest rocket, capable of […]

Other Important News Space Technology in News Space Technology in News India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024: The IISF 2024 will take place from November 30 to December 3, 2024, at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. ISRO’s PSLV Launch: ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will launch from Sriharikota on December 4, 2024, at […]

Other Important News Indian Defence and Technological Innovations Indian Defence and Technological Innovations Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX): The initiative works with the Atal Innovation Mission to support start-ups and MSMEs in developing new defence technologies. VSHORADS: A 4th generation, portable missile system designed to protect against air threats at short distances. The DRDO successfully […]

Other Important News Indian Defence and Military Exercises Indian Defence and Military Exercises Antariksha Abhyas: India’s first dedicated military initiative focusing on space security. Arrow Missile System: Designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles, consisting of Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 interceptors, developed by Israel and the United States. Operational Demonstration (OpDemo2024): The Indian Navy is set to […]

Other Important News Indian Defence and Military Updates Key Defence and Military Updates SAREX-24: The Indian Coast Guard will conduct SAREX-24 in Kochi, focusing on enhancing search and rescue operations. It is organised by the National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board. UNICORN: The UNICORN project focuses on developing the Unified Complex Radio Antenna mast. […]

Other Important News Advent of Europeans in India Key Events and Developments INS Nirdeshak: India’s New Survey Ship SLINEX 2024: Off the coast of Visakhapatnam, India and Sri Lanka The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA): Preparing to submit its final report on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) India, France, and the UAE: Commenced an […]

Science & Technology Mpox (Monkeypox) WHO Declaration The World Health Organization (WHO) Declares Mpox (Monkeypox) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) Mpox Virus and WHO Declaration Declared by WHO: Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Mpox Virus: Cause: Monkeypox virus, genus Orthopoxvirus. Symptoms: Red rashes Mucosal lesions Fever Headache Muscle pain Swollen […]

Science & Technology TASL, India’s First Spy Satellite, and SpaceX Overview Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) to Launch in SpaceX Rocket India’s First Spy Satellite Ground Control Center: To be operational in Bengaluru for guidance and image processing. Coverage: Existing ISRO satellites offer limited coverage; currently, data is obtained from U.S. companies. Usage: Supports armed […]

Science & Technology XPoSat Launch XISRO successfully launches PSLV-C58 XPoSat mission. XPoSat Launch India’s Achievement: 2nd country (after the USA) to launch an X-ray Polarimeter Satellite. Mission Details: First dedicated satellite by ISRO with a 5-year mission life. Aim: Investigate X-ray polarization from intense space sources. Orbit: Low Earth Orbit (650 km), 6-degree inclination. Payloads: […]

Economic Survey 2023-24 State of the Economy: FY24 Updates 1. State of the Economy: Strong Growth in FY24 Real GDP Growth Projection for FY25: Conservatively projected at 6.5-7%, with balanced risks. Real GDP Growth in FY24: 8.2%, exceeding 8% in three out of four quarters. Industrial Growth Rate: 9.5%, supporting overall economic growth. Retail Inflation […]