Why in News: The United States space research agency NASA said that its James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has produced the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe that has ever been seen. The JWST is the largest …
What’s in the news? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that his Ministry has set a target of one lakh 75 thousand crore rupees of defence production by 2025, which includes the export of 35 thousand crore rupees. He expressed …
About IIP The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) details the growth of various sectors in an economy such as mineral mining, electricity and manufacturing. It is compiled and published every month by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry …
About the Commission The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021, was passed by the Parliament in 2021. It replaces the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and …
Why in News: The Defence Minister at the ‘AI in Defence’ symposium unveiled an AI-based Mandarin translation device for troops on LAC. Mandarin language is the most widely spoken form of Chinese. It is one of the most spoken languages …
Why in News: Dark matter detector experiment named LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) in the U.S. As of today, is the most sensitive dark matter detector in the world. Background All interactions in the universe are a result of four fundamental forces acting …
Context The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has announced five guidelines to prevent unfair trade practices and to protect consumer interests regarding the levy of service charges in hotels and restaurants. The guidelines are in addition to the Centre’s 2017 …
About PMFBY PMFBY, launched in 2016, provides a comprehensive insurance cover against crop damage or loss arising out of unforeseen events thus helping in stabilising the income of the farmers and encouraging them for adoption of innovative practices. The scheme …
What’s in the news? The United Nations has released a report which noted that India is set to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, with each counting more than 1.4 billion residents this year, warning that …
Why in News: The ancient Buddhist site on the bank of Bhima river near Kanaganahalli (forming part of Sannati site) in Kalaburagi district, is under renovation Background Sannati and Kanaganahalli are villages on the bank of Bhima river. An Ashokan …