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MINI MOON 2024 PT5
MINI MOON 2024 PT5
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An asteroid named 2024 PT5 has been captured by Earth’s gravitational pull and will revolve around the planet between September 29 and November 25. It was dis...
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01-Oct 2024
PARAM RUDRA - SUPERCOMPUTER
PARAM RUDRA
1. Context
Three new supercomputers, installed at premier scientific institutions in Delhi, Pune and Kolkata, to boost research in the fields of astronomy, medicine and high-ene...
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28-Sep 2024
GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL (GCC)
GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL (GCC)
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During the first India-GCC Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue, held in Riyadh on September 9, the two sides emphasised on the signifi...
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27-Sep 2024
MAKE IN INDIA
MAKE IN INDIA
1. Context
The “Make in India” initiative has completed 10 years. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25, 2014.
2. What is Make in India?
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26-Sep 2024
HILSA (ILISH) FISH
HILSA (ILISH) FISH
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The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Professor Muhammad Yunus, earlier this month imposed a ban on hilsa exports to India to meet domestic demand, disco...
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25-Sep 2024
NATIONAL QUANTUM MISSION(NQM)
NATIONAL QUANTUM MISSION
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In order to develop capabilities in quantum-related science and technology, India announced the setting up of the National Quantum Mission last year. Wha...
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20-Sep 2024
SIGNAL MODULATION
SIGNAL MODULATION
1.Context
Signal modulation, including AM, FM, and PM, is crucial for transmitting information efficiently by adjusting wave properties like amplitude, frequency, and phas...
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16-Sep 2024
HELIUM
HELIUM
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Two NASA astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner will stay on the International Space Station for months because of a faulty propulsion system whose problems included helium lea...
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14-Sep 2024
MISSION MAUSAM
MISSION MAUSAM
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The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved ‘Mission Mausam’ today with an outlay of Rs.2,000 crore over two years.
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13-Sep 2024
STANDING COMMITTEES ON STATISTICS (SCoS)
STANDING COMMITTEES ON STATISTICS (SCoS)
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The Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has dissolved the 14-member Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS) head...
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13-Sep 2024
AMAZON RAINFOREST
AMAZON RAINFOREST
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Nearly 40% of the areas of the Amazon rainforest most critical to curbing climate change have not been granted special government protection, as either natur...
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12-Sep 2024
BIOE3 POLICY
BIOE3 POLICY
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The Centre unveiled its BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) policy last week. On the face of it, the policy appears to be a routine attempt...
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09-Sep 2024
LAW COMMISSION - IMPORTANCE & EVOLUTION
LAW COMMISSION
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The Union government has notified the constitution of the 23rd Law Commission of India with effect from September 1. The commission, which was notified on Septembe...
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06-Sep 2024
LOSS AND DAMAGE FUND (LDF)
LOSS AND DAMAGE FUND (LDF)
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In the wake of the devastating landslides that recently struck Kerala’s Wayanad district, a crucial conversation has emerged around whether subnational...
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06-Sep 2024
UNIFIED LENDING INTERFACE (ULI)
UNIFIED LENDING INTERFACE (ULI)
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as part of its strategy to create digital public infrastructure in the country, has announced that a new technolo...
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03-Sep 2024