What is Rhododendron?
Context: Recently, the Botanical Survey of India has published a new report titled ‘Rhododendrons of Sikkim and Darjeeling Himalaya- An Illustrated Account’, which lists 45 taxa of rhododendrons. Relevance: Facts for Prelims What is Rhododendron? Distinctive Features: Indian Varieties: -Source: The Hindu
Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? The Government is going to set up north India’s first nuclear plant in Haryana. About Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plants: Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) Technology:
TAPAS UAV
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India has shared aerial coverage of Ground and Air displays captured from an indigenously developed Medium Altitude Long Endurance TAPAS UAV during rehearsal from a height of 12000 feet. TAPAS UAV – Features and Development:
Aero India 2023
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the 14th edition of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru. Aero India 2023:
KhananPrahari Mobile App and CMSMS Web App
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? The Indian Government launched KhananPrahari mobile app and Coal Mine Surveillance and Management System (CMSMS) web app to report unauthorized coal mining activities and monitor them with the help of law enforcement authorities. KhananPrahari Mobile App and CMSMS Web App for Reporting Illegal Coal Mining Measures to Reduce […]
About AMRITPEX 2023
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? The Minister for Communications recently inaugurated AMRITPEX 2023 in New Delhi. About AMRITPEX 2023:
Lithium Reserve In India
Context: India’s Ministry of Mines recently announced that 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves have been found for the first time in the country in Jammu and Kashmir. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Lithium: Occurrence: Uses: Lithium has a range of industrial applications, including: In conclusion, lithium is a rare and […]
Kilonova
Context: Recently, researchers have confirmed the detection of a star system that will one day end in a kilonova. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Details: Kilonova Observation and Characteristics: Significance and Applications: About Neutron star -Source: The Hindu
Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII)
Focus: Facts for prelims Why in News? India’s national accreditation system under the Quality Council of India (QCI) has been ranked 5th in the world in the recent Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) 2021. About GQII: Quality Council of India (QCI):
IEEE C-DOT Certified Telecom Expert Program
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Secretary (Telecom) of, the Government of India launched the ‘IEEE C-DOT Certified Telecom Expert Program (ICCTEP)’. About IEEE C-DOT Certified Telecom Expert Program (ICCTEP) About Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT): Program Benefits: