Current context: Recently, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS.The GSLV-F14 mission, which lifted off from Sriharikota, will help enhance weather forecasts. About current context : About GSLV
Context: Recently, numerous northern pintails and plovers were found dead in Pulicat Wetland. About Northern Pintail: Description: Habitat: Migration: Behavior: Conservation: Cultural Significance: About Plovers Birds: Characteristics: Migration: Northern nesting plovers
Context: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched the 'Sangam: Digital Twin' initiative to revolutionize infrastructure planning and design in India. About Digital Twin Initiative: Objective: Technology and implementation: Digital Twin Technology: Two-stage Implementation:
Context: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) established seven activities as UN World Restoration Flagships. About programme: The United Nations
Context: The Odisha government has designated the Gupteswar forest as its fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). About Gupteswar Forest: • The ‘Gupteswar Forest’ (part of Eastern Ghats, in southern Odisha) attracts naturalists, environmentalists, researchers, and
Context: An expert committee, led by former Law Secretary TK Viswanathan, appointed by IBBI (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India), recommends voluntary mediation under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Key Recommendations of the
Context: WHO identified ‘loneliness’ as a serious global health threat with mortality effects comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Key highlights: Definition: Loneliness is feeling alone and disconnected from others, even when
Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Grievances, Law, and Justice has proposed a mandatory annual declaration of assets for judges in the Supreme Court and high courts. Some key recommendations of the
Context: Recently, the South Korean military said that North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles into the Sea of Japan. More on news: Surface-launched Anti-Ship Missile (ASM): About the Sea of Japan: Location: Geographical
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India attended the World Governments Summit in Dubai as a Guest of Honour. Key Highlights: • Theme of the 2024 Summit: "Shaping the Future Governments" Agenda: The summit will emphasize six main themes: