Why in News: NASA’s miniature robot helicopter Ingenuity performed a successful takeoff and landing on Mars Ingenuity Helicopter The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is a technology demonstration, carried out by the Perseverance rover. The rover released the mini helicopter that successfully …
About Jal Jeevan Mission Launched in 2019, the chief objective of the Mission is to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024 and thereby ensuring potable water supply in adequate quantity i.e. @ 55 lpcd …
NEWS There is still some confusion about the extent and nature of the powers that are available to the Election Commission. CONTEXT The ongoing state assembly elections has brought the Election Commission of India (ECI) into sharp focus. ELECTION COMMISSION …
Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya. The Umtrew is the main river of the area. The sanctuary supports different species of fauna such as Royal Bengal Tiger, Clouded Leopard, Indian Bison, …
What is an ARC? An Asset Reconstruction Company is a specialized financial institution that buys the non-performing assets (NPA) or bad assets from banks and financial institutions so that the latter can clean up their balance sheets. Or in other …
Why in News: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has restricted public entry into the 11th century Lingaraj Temple after priests tested positive for the novel coronavirus. About the temple Lingaraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one …
NEWS In the post-pandemic period, developing economies should rise to meet the U.S.-led liberal hegemonic world order. CONTEXT According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, the overall estimate of China’s military budget at $230 billion. This indicates the intentions …
Ken River The Ken River is tributary of River Yamuna and flows through Bundelkhand region. It flows between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The river originates near the village of Ahirgawan on the north-west slopes of Kaimur Range in the …
What’s in the news? The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change. The agreement was reached by U.S. special envoy for climate John Kerry and his …