Context ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite, launched in 2009, has made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere. It re-entered the Indian Ocean near Jakarta on October 30. RISAT 2 It is India’s first dedicated reconnaissance satellite(intelligence satellite or referred to as …
About the Mission The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship initiative set up by the NITI Aayog to promote innovation and entrepreneurship across the length and breadth of the country. AIM’s objective is to develop new programmes and policies …
What’s in the news? Scientists from four Indian institutions has developed a fungus-powered biosynthesised nanogold particles, named as Cordy gold nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs). Cordy gold nanoparticles has earned an international patent from Germany. These nanoparticles, derived from the synthesis of the …
Context The U.S. Federal Reserve has increased its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a point for a fourth straight time but hinted that it could soon reduce the size of its rate hikes. The Fed’s move raised its key …
What’s in the news? The Ministry of Education released a detailed report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2021-22 on school education in India. Highlights of the Report The number of children entering pre-primary classes in 2021-2022 …
Context One of Uttar Pradesh legislators was recently convicted on criminal charges. He has been disqualified and his seat declared vacant by the State’s Legislative Assembly secretariat. When does conviction attract disqualification? Section 8 of the Representation of the People …
About Indian Ocean Rim Association IORA is an inter-governmental organisation which was established in 1997 to strengthen regional cooperation and sustainable development within the Indian Ocean region. IORA consists of 23 Member States (including India) and 9 Dialogue Partners. IORA’s …
Background In 2020, as a part of the announcements made under the Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Central government allowed commercial mining in the coal sector. What is commercial mining? Commercial mining allows the private sector to mine coal commercially on a …
Context The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), India’s apex regulator of genetically modified plants and food products, has approved the environmental release of Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 (DMH-11), a genetically-engineered variant of mustard. If approved for commercial cultivation it would be …
What is PMI? Purchasing Managers’ Index is an economic indicator which indicates the business activity & economic health of both the manufacturing and service sectors. PMI of India is published by Japanese firm Nikkei but compiled and constructed by IHS …