Mainland Serow Source: The Hindu Context: A mainland serow, a vulnerable antelope-like mammal, has been recorded at the lowest elevation in Assam’s Raimona National Park. This discovery is significant as the mainland serow typically inhabits altitudes between 200 and 3,000 meters, primarily in Bhutan. Species of serow native to the Himalayas, Southeast Asia and […]
Space MAITRI Source: Times Of India Context: ISRO is set to launch the 450kg Optimus spacecraft, Australia’s largest designed and built spacecraft, on its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). This mission, named Space MAITRI (Mission for Australia-India’s Technology, Research, and Innovation), marks a significant collaboration between New Space India Limited (NSIL) and Australia’s Space
Javelin Anti-tank Missiles Source: Economic Times Context: India and the US recently discussed the co-production of American Javelin anti-tank missiles to meet Indian military needs. The Javelin anti-tank weapon system is a premier, single-man-portable, medium-range missile system.It uses a “fire-and-forget” principle, automatically guiding itself to the target after launch, allowing the gunner to take
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Renaming The States Source: HT Context: The Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution, to amend the Constitution and change the state’s name from ‘Kerala’ to ‘Keralam’. This resolution, calls for invoking Article 3 of the Indian Constitution to update the name in the First Schedule. Procedure for renaming the states: Renaming
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World Craft City Srinagar Source: HT Context: Srinagar has been officially recognized as a “World Craft City” by the World Crafts Council (WCC), highlighting its rich heritage and the exceptional skills of its artisans. This recognition underscores the city’s longstanding tradition of excellence in crafts such as papier-mâché, , and pashmina shawls.Srinagar,
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Bio Bitumen Source: ET Context: India plans to produce bio-bitumen from biomass and agricultural waste to reduce its dependence on imports and tackle the problem of stubble burning in road construction. Currently, India imports about half of its
World Crocodile Day Source: DTE Context: In 1975, India started its crocodile conservation project in the Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). About Crocodile: Crocodiles are large, aquatic reptiles found in tropical and
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फिल्म उनके भाई, यवेस चेसेलेट, नामीबिया के तट पर मर्करी द्वीप पर एक संरक्षणवादी, के जीवन की पड़ताल करती है। 104 मिनट की डॉक्यूमेंट्री में लुप्तप्राय समुद्री पक्षियों और सीलों के लिए द्वीप को पुनः प्राप्त करने के यवेस के प्रयासों को दर्शाया गया है, जो मनोवैज्ञानिक चुनौतियों और मनुष्य और प्रकृति के बीच गहरे
The President of India has rejected the mercy plea of a member of the banned group Lashkar-e-Taiba convicted for the 2000 Red Fort attack. About Mercy Petition : A mercy petition is a formal request made by a person sentenced to death or imprisonment seeking leniency from the President or Governor. This process is available
Portable Optical Atomic Clock Researchers have developed a portable optical atomic clock for use on ships, offering superior accuracy compared to other maritime timekeeping methods. They assert it is the most advanced optical clock available for maritime use. About Portable Optical Atomic Clock: Atomic clocks measure time using atom vibrations, particularly electrons’ oscillations, with
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