Nipun is a specialized naval ship designed specifically for deep-sea diving, underwater rescue, and search-and-recovery operations. It is the second vessel under the Navy’s Nistar-class Diving Support Vessels (following its sister ship, INS Nistar).It is designed and built by Hindustan …
Background After independence in 1947, India adopted national symbols such as the National Flag, National Anthem, and Constitution as representations of sovereignty, unity, and democratic values. There was no specific penal law initially to punish acts like burning, defacing, or …
Statutory Basis: Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are notified under Section 3(2)(v) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, read with Rule 5(1) of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. Nodal Ministry: ESZs are notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change …
UNESCO World Heritage Sites are cultural, natural, or mixed properties recognized for their Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) to humanity under the 1972 UNESCO World Heritage Convention. A site must first be included in a country’s Tentative List, after which it …
UNESCO World Heritage Sites UNESCO World Heritage Sites are cultural, natural, or mixed properties recognized for their Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) to humanity under the 1972 UNESCO World Heritage Convention. A site must first be included in a country’s Tentative …
It was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in 2024. It is implemented by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM). It aims to improve …
Aim: To enhance domestic nuclear capabilities, promote private sector participation, and deploy advanced nuclear technologies. Funding: The Union Budget 2025-26 has allocated ₹20,000 crore for R&D in Small Modular Reactors, targeting at least five indigenously designed operational SMRs by 2033. …
Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) is an umbrella Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Culture aimed at preserving, promoting and disseminating India’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage by providing financial assistance to artists and cultural organizations. Major …
A PEM fuel cell (also called a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cell) is a device that uses hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity through a chemical reaction. In India’s NaMo Green Rail, it acts as a small onboard power plant …