Context: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has recently developed and tested India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility. About India’s First Hypervelocity Test Facility: Design and Development: Speed Range and
Context: Recently, a report published by Nature Communications highlighted the exacerbation of water scarcity worldwide due to a decline in water quality, particularly attributed to nitrogen pollution in rivers. Key findings of the study: Nitrogen
Context: The Prime Minister addressed the 150th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada ji at Bharat Mandapam. About Srila Prabhupada: About Gaudiya Vaishnavism: Also Read : Deepastambham (Lamp Post)
Context: Recently, a 390-year-old Deepastambham (lamp post) was discovered on the banks of the River Krishna’s edge in Nalgonda district, Telangana. About Deepastambham (Lamp Post): Note: Krishna River: Also Read
Context: The Union Cabinet recently approved Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) which is a sub-scheme of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PM-MSY) About Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY): Funding:
Context: The Wildlife Institute of India and the Zoological Survey of India recently conducted an assessment of the population of black-necked cranes. Key points: About Black-Necked Cranes (ADD DIAGRAM) Appearance: They have a distinctive
Context: Recently, a patient at Tata Memorial Hospital, was declared cancer-free after getting CAR-T cell therapy, approved by Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). About CAR T-cell therapy: • CAR T-cell therapy, or
Context: Recently, in the first-ever tri-state synchronized vulture survey, there are around 300 Himalayan Griffon Vultures were spotted in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Characteristics of Himalayan Griffon Vultures: Description: The Himalayan Griffon
Context: To encourage Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPIs) in India's debt markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the Voluntary Retention Route (VRR). Unlike traditional FPI norms, VRR allows
Context: Central African nation, Cameroon, adopts the Nagoya Protocol, ensuring fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources. Cameroon's Biodiversity: Additionally, indigenous and local communities possess valuable traditional knowledge, further enhancing