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ISRO to step up tracking of space debris
In News With space junk posing an increasing threat to Indian assets in space, ISRO is building up its orbital debris tracking capability by deploying new radars and optical telescopes under the NETRA project. The government has given the go-ahead for the deployment of the radar, which will be capable of detecting and tracking objects […]
Endosymbiosis
In News An organism that has been around from 2 billion years ago has given biologists from Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad (CCMB), a clue as to how mitochondria became an inseparable part of animal and plant cells. Primary and Secondary Endosymbiosis A symbiotic relationship where one organism lives inside the other is […]
One-Horned Rhino
In News The Rhino population in Kaziranga National Park of Assam increases by 200 according to the latest census. The population was 2413 in 2018 now it is 200 more which is a huge achievement for the future of Assam Wildlife in the country. About Indian One-Horned Rhino The greater one-horned rhino (or “Indian rhino”) […]
Sariska Tiger Reserve
In Context A massive fire has broken out in the Sariska Tiger Reserve and Air Force helicopters equipped with water sprays are battling to bring it under control. About Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) It represents a tiger habitat spread over the world’s oldest mountain range- the Aravallis. It is situated in Alwar ,Rajasthan. It is […]
The Startup India Initiative
In News A research paper from Dublin City University in Ireland, reviewing India’s entrepreneurial policy Startup India, affirmed its positive impact in reducing regional entrepreneurial disparities. About Startup India/ Data and Statistics Startup India was introduced in 2016 as a call to innovators, entrepreneurs, and thinkers of the nation to lead from the front in […]
Microplastics in Human Blood
In News A recent study by researchers from The Netherlands has examined blood samples of 22 persons and found plastic particles in 17 of them. Key Findings Type of plastic: About half of these were PET (polyethylene tertraphthalate) plastics, which is used to make food grade bottles. Size: The size of the particles that the […]
Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles
In News The Indian Army has issued a Request For Information (RFI) for the supply of Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles to be deployed in Ladakh and Kutch. An RFI is a formal process for gathering information from potential suppliers of a good or service. What are Articulated All Terrain Vehicles? Articulated ATV is a twin cabin, […]
Mass Coral Bleaching
In News Recently, the management authority of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef confirmed that the reef is experiencing a mass coral bleaching event. Image Courtesy: NOAA Key Findings Repeating Events: This is the sixth time that the coral reef system is being hit by a widespread and damaging bleaching event and the fourth time in six […]
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
In News Google is said to be testing support for variable refresh rates (VRR) in the Chrome OS. What is VRR? Refresh rate is the number of times a display is capable of refreshing in a second. It is measured in hertz (Hz). So, a 30 Hz or a 60 Hz display can refresh 30 […]
Editorial Analysis
- A Multipolar World with Bipolar Characteristics
- Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS): Scale Without Design and Execution
- A Grand Vision and the Great Indian Research Deficit
- Rebuilding Trust in Police Amid Scrutiny and Skepticism
- Aravalli Ecosystem: Supreme Court’s Impact on Definition
