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Russia launches Luna-25

August 14, 2023August 14, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context The Russian space agency, Roscomos, has successfully launched its first lunar lander in 47 years, marking a significant milestone in its space program. The launch from Russia’s Vostochny spaceport in the Far East of the Luna-25 craft to the moon is Russia’s first since 1976 when it Read More

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NavIC Integration into Aadhaar Enrolment Devices

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context The Centre has been pushing cell phone makers in India to make their instruments compatible with NavIC. More about the news: The Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) will soon be integrated into Aadhaar enrolment devices according to the Department of Space (DoS). The department has Read More

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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context:  Recently, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) organized a webinar titled ‘The Crisis of Antibiotic Research and Development’ to discuss the issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). More on the News: Increasing Resistance: Webinar highlights how the burden of antibiotic resistance is increasing and existing antibiotics Read More

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Nuclear Bomb

August 9, 2023August 10, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context: Recent events, such as Russia hinting at the use of nuclear weapons against Ukraine and media like ‘Oppenheimer,’ have sparked global discussions about the history and consequences of nuclear weapons.  What are nuclear weapons? Nuclear weapons are highly destructive devices that derive their power from the process Read More

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Indian Space Sector

August 5, 2023August 10, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context:  According to the recently released Arthur D Little (ADL) report, India’s space economy could potentially touch $100 billion by 2040. More about the News: Global space market is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2040. Government of India Target: With its current trajectory, India’s space economy Read More

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Voyager Mission

August 5, 2023August 10, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context:  NASA detected a signal from its Voyager 2 spacecraft on August 1, after losing communication for over a week. About Voyager Mission: It is a space exploration program conducted by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) that launched two spacecraft, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, Read More

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Superconductivity

August 4, 2023August 10, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context:  Recently, South Korean researchers claimed that a lead-based compound they had developed, had shown superconducting properties at room temperature, under normal pressure conditions. About Superconductivity: Superconductivity refers to a state in which a material offers zero, or near-zero, resistance to electric current.  While resistance is a property Read More

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WHO report on tobacco control

August 3, 2023August 10, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently released a report on tobacco control measures. Key Highlights from the Report: Globally, the number of smokers has reduced by 300 million, with the prevalence of smoking declining from 22.8% in 2007 to 17% in 2021.  Nearly 40% of Read More

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Single-Pill strategy to beat cardiovascular diseases

August 3, 2023August 10, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context: In a major policy change, the WHO has recently included three fixed dose combinations of cardiovascular medicines or polypills 2023 for use in primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. About Polypills: Evidence from large randomised-controlled trials shows that use of the polypill is associated Read More

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Room temperature superconductivity

August 3, 2023August 10, 2023Aspirant IAS AcademyLeave a comment

Context Recently, two South Korean researchers proposed papers, claiming that a ‘lead-based compound’ developed by them had shown superconducting properties at room temperature, under normal pressure conditions. The discovery has the potential to revolutionize the technology space, and be one of the most impactful scientific discoveries of this century. Read More

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Caste Survey in Bihar

Context: Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Patna High Court’s verdict upholding the Bihar government’s ongoing caste survey.  About Caste Survey in Bihar:...
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Parliamentary Committee on Fertilizer

Context:  Recently, the Standing Committee of Parliament on Chemicals and Fertilizers headed by MP Shashi Tharoor, tabled its report in Parliament. Highlight from...
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Context After the announcement of Prime minister (PM) to launch Vishwakarma scheme in his Independence Day speech, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves the scheme,...

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