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‘VertiplaneX3’

In News   Gurugram-based drone startup TechEagle delivered a parcel in Gujarat under a pilot project in collaboration with India post. About ‘VertiplaneX3’  The company launched a hybrid-electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) drone called ‘VertiplaneX3’ with a payload capacity of 3 kg, a range of 100 km and a top speed of 120 kph.  The […]

Gait Analysis

In News  Recently, Gait Analysis validated identity of convict sentenced to death. What is Gait Analysis? About: It is defined as a manner of walking or moving on foot.  It is a technique in podiatry medical care and the treatment of the foot, which is used to evaluate and diagnose conditions that affect walking and […]

Türkiye

In News Recently, an intergovernmental body agreed to a formal request for the name change in which Turkey will now be known as Türkiye. About History ‘Turkey’ was adopted following the country’s independence in 1923. Over the centuries, Europeans have referred to firstly the Ottoman state and then to Turkiye by many names. Location of […]

Ethanol Blending

In News India recently achieved the target of blending 10 percent ethanol in petrol five months ahead of schedule. This has resulted in less carbon emissions, more savings for the country and better income for farmers. National Biofuel Policy It is aimed at reducing dependence on imports by encouraging fuel blending.  With bioethanol, biodiesel and […]

Electric Vertical Take off and Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft

In News Recently, the Government of India is exploring the possibility of inviting manufacturers of Electric Vertical Take off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft to set up bases in India.  About E-VTOL is one of the newer technologies and developments in the aerospace industry. Several eVTOL players are keen on setting up production centres in India.  […]

Stagflation

In News Recently, the world is facing high inflation including the developed countries like the US which some experts sign as a stage of stagflation. What do you mean by Stagflation? Stagflation is characterised by slow economic growth and relatively high unemployment or economic stagnation which is at the same time accompanied by rising prices […]

OPEC Plus

In News  Recently, as energy prices rise amid crippling sanctions against Russia, OPEC and its partners are under pressure to stabilise the market.  Background OPEC Plus was created in 2016 when OPEC countries decided to ally with other oil-producing countries outside the group to cut down the global output of oil. Declaration of Cooperation (DoC): […]

Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) Technology

In Context  Baggage tags equipped with Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) will soon be available at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a first of its kind for the country. What is Radio-frequency identification (RFID) Technology? About: It is a technology that uses radio waves to automatically identify various tagged objects.  It is a wireless tracking method […]

D2M Technology

In News The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and India’s public service broadcaster Prasar Bharati are exploring the feasibility of a Direct-To-Mobile’ (D2M) technology that allows to broadcast video and other forms of multimedia content directly to mobile phones, without needing an active internet connection. About D2M Technology The technology is based on the convergence of […]

Eco-sensitive Zone (ESZ)

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) directed that every protected forest, national park and wildlife sanctuary across the country should have a mandatory eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of a minimum one km starting from their demarcated boundaries. Key Points of Judgement A three-judge Bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao, B.R. Gavai and Aniruddha Bose, highlighted […]

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