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ISRO tests system recoverable rocket ‘Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD)’

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested a technology that could aid the cost-effective recovery of spent rocket stages and safely land payloads on other planets. What is IAD? IAD is a technique used for an atmospheric entry payload. An inflatable envelope and an inflatant (anything that inflates the envelope, like air or… Continue reading ISRO tests system recoverable rocket ‘Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD)’

Martand Temple in Kashmir

In May this year, some pilgrims offered prayers inside the Martand Temple, an Archaeological Survey of India-protected (ASI) monument About Martand Sun Temple The Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple located near the city of Anantnag in the Kashmir Valley. It dates back to the eighth century AD and was dedicated to Surya, the… Continue reading Martand Temple in Kashmir

Exercise Vostok-22

Russia is holding Vostok exercises. However, India has only sent its army contingent of the 7/8 Gorkha Rifles, and will not take part in the maritime section of the two-part event. Vostok-2022 It is an annual, multilateral, strategic and command exercise hosted by Russia. This year it will see the participation of more than 50,000… Continue reading Exercise Vostok-22

India Bangladesh Relations

Context Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s four-day visit to India to boost bilateral ties. India-Bangladesh ties background India’s links with Bangladesh are civilization, cultural, social and economic. There is much that unites the two countries – a shared history and common heritage, linguistic and cultural ties, passion for music, literature and the arts. India was one… Continue reading India Bangladesh Relations

Issues faced by Teachers in India

Context 5 September is teacher’s day. Teachers’ Day or Shikshak Divas marks the birthday of the country’s first Vice President (1952–1962) who went on to become the second President of India (1962-1967), a scholar, philosopher, Bharat Ratna awardee, a highly-respected teacher and prolific statesman – Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. What are the issue with teachers? Less attractive career: It… Continue reading Issues faced by Teachers in India

Cybercrime in India

Context There has been a steady spike in cases of cybercrime in the last five years. What is a cybercrime? Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network. While most cybercrimes are carried out in order to generate profit for the cybercriminals, some cybercrimes are carried out against computers… Continue reading Cybercrime in India

MGNREGA

Context The delay in payment of wages has pushed MGNREGS workers in West Bengal to the brink. There are allegations of corruption against the State government, the Centre’s reluctance in releasing payments, and the plight of the workers caught in this tussle. What is MGNREGA? The MGNREGA stands for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee… Continue reading MGNREGA

Millet crop is the best solution for climate smart agriculture

Context Government push to coarse cereals as climate change affects wheat, paddy cultivation What are millets crops? Millets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for human food and as fodder. Features Millet crops in India Big three: The three major millet crops currently growing… Continue reading Millet crop is the best solution for climate smart agriculture

Civil service reforms in India

Context Can civil servants express their views on law, governance? Why in news? A senior IAS officer, Smita Sabharwal from Telangana, tweeted from her personal account in support of Ms. Bilkis Bano and questioned the Gujarat government’s decision, sparking off a row over whether she was in breach of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules… Continue reading Civil service reforms in India

Cervavac: India’s first indigenously developed Vaccine for Cervical Cancer

Union Minister of Science and Technology has announced the scientific completion of Cervavac, India’s first indigenously developed quadrivalent human papillomavirus (qHPV) vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer. What is Cervavac? Cervavac was developed by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India in coordination with the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). The project to develop the vaccine… Continue reading Cervavac: India’s first indigenously developed Vaccine for Cervical Cancer

Heritage conservation

Context Despite all the public talk of the importance of conserving our national heritage, the budget of the ASI, the primary institutional guardian of monuments, in 2021-22 has been reduced by more than Rs 200 cr. How do you define heritage? Heritage is the full range of our inherited traditions, monuments, objects, and culture. Most… Continue reading Heritage conservation

Why are the fisherfolk protesting over Vizhinjam Port Project?

Vizhinjam near Thiruvananthapuram, is on the boil due to the under-construction Vizhinjam Port Project, from both sea and land. Vizhinjam Port Project The Vizhinjam International Transhipment Deep-water Multipurpose Seaport is an ambitious project taken up by Government of Kerala. It is designed primarily to cater container transhipment besides multi-purpose and break bulk cargo. The port… Continue reading Why are the fisherfolk protesting over Vizhinjam Port Project?

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