Context Government has recently enhanced allocation for the Fertilizer Sector under SIGHT Programme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). About National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) The Union Cabinet has authorised the National Green Hydrogen Mission in january in 2023 and Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
ISRO has a problem: many rockets, but too few satellites to launch
NOTE4Aspirants: Prelims level: Satellite launching vehicles; ISRO; Mains level: ISRO; Present Scenario of Satellites in India; Why in the News? After the ambitious Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) was finalized in June 2024, ISRO Chairman S. Somanath stated its launch capability exceeded demand Read More …
Centre set to tweak criteria for according classical language status
Context: With many languages seeking classical status, the Central government has decided to change the criteria for classical status to any language. About classical language The term ‘Indian classical languages,’ or Shastriya Bhasha, encompasses languages in India with a rich history, significant antiquity, Read More …
On expunction powers in Parliament
Context: In the ongoing parliament session, the Chairman of Rajya Sabha has expunged the remarks of Leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. In Lok Sabha, parts of LoP Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the PM and the ruling party were expunged from the records on Read More …
What is Hyperloop Technology? Everything you need to know about.
Context: Indian Institute of Technology, Madras plans to host global college level hyperloop competition in February 2025. This will be the first time that such a competition will be hosted in India, usually such as competition is organised in USA or Read More …
Study of reservoir induced seismicity
Context: The Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) in Karad, Maharashtra, is a specialised institute mandated to execute India’s scientific deep-drilling programme. Under BGRL, the aim is to drill the earth’s crust and conduct scientific observations to help expand our understanding Read More …
Deposit Insurance in India
Context: Bank deposits in India up to Rs 5 lakh is insured by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation. This provides a degree of safety to bank depositors. About Deposit Insurance About Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC): All Read More …
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket
Context: In a rare event, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket recently suffered a failure in its upper stage engine that left 20 Starlink internet satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit. The rocket’s second stage experienced a liquid oxygen leak, and failed to complete a Read More …
Foxnuts (Makhana)
Context: Foxnuts (makhana) are in demand as a ‘super snack’, with its prices soaring in domestic and international markets since 2019. About foxnuts (Makhana) It is commonly known as prickly waterlily, makhana, or Gorgon plant, and is the only extant member of the Read More …
NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index
Context: According to the NITI Aayog’s 4th edition of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) India Index 2023-24, India’s overall Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) score increased to 71 in 2023-24, compared to 66 in 2020-21. About SDG India Index The SDG India Index, which evaluates progress made across 16 Read More …