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 …
HLVM3 is India’s first human-rated launch vehicle, adapted from the proven LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) platform to safely carry astronauts (Gaganyatris) to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) under the Gaganyaan Mission. Developed By Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Guided by the …
INS Mahendragiri is the sixth advanced stealth guided-missile frigate built for the Indian Navy under its modernization drive. It is a high-tech warship named after a famous mountain peak located in the Eastern Ghats of Odisha, India. The warship …
The National Pension System (NPS) is a voluntary, contributory retirement savings scheme introduced by the Government of India to provide financial security and a regular income after retirement. It is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) …
Context Even after the enactment of the Dam Safety Act in 2021, the threat to the life, property, and livelihood of millions of people from dam-related perils remains endless. Status of Indian dams and issues associated India has more than …
Context The ban on single-use plastic products did not yield effective results due to implementation and enforcement gaps which have to be addressed. Background information India has defined single-use plastic as disposable plastics that are commonly used for packaging and …
Context: One of the relatively healthy developments in Indian healthcare in recent years has been the steady fall in the average out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE). However, Government’s Health expenditure has to be increased to further reduce Out Of Pocket Expenditure (OOPE). …
Context The Union Cabinet has approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) at a total cost of Rs.6000 crores from 2023-24 to 2030-31 which made India become the seventh country with a dedicated quantum mission. What is Quantum computing? Quantum computing …
Context The sales of urea have crossed an all time high 35.7 million tonnes (mt) in 2022-23. Urea is the primary cause of worsening plant nutrient imbalance and deteriorating soil health. Government measures to control urea consumption Nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) …