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Extended range of BrahMos

In News  Recently, India successfully tested a new variant of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the integrated test range at Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. More in News  Earlier this month, an extended range ship to ship variant was flight-tested from indigenous guided stealth missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam. BrahMos was in the news […]

Global Plastics Treaty: Need of the Hour

In News A report by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) highlighted that a new global plastics treaty that takes into account the entire lifecycle of plastics needs to be developed urgently. Key Points The report puts together recent scientific data on the impacts of plastics on climate, biodiversity, human health and environment.  It was released […]

‘Havana Syndrome’ not a foreign campaign: Report

In News Recently, the CIA has concluded that U.S. diplomats suffering from “Havana Syndrome” were not targeted in a global campaign by a foreign power. Background The incidents first surfaced among diplomats in 2016 in Havana. In this, U.S. and Canadian officials complained of headaches, and possible brain damage after hearing high-pitched sounds. Since then, […]

Human Space Programme: Gaganyaan

In News  Recently, the Indian Space & Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted a 25-second qualification test for its liquid propellant-based Vikas engine to be used under the Gaganyaan mission. About  The test was conducted to check the robustness of the engine by operating beyond its nominal operating conditions.   The engine met the test objectives and […]

Eastern Swamp Deer

In News  The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve released the Wetland Bird Estimation Report for 2021-2022.  This is also the first time that Eastern Swamp Deer was estimated in the whole of the region. About   The 4th Wetland Bird Estimation was conducted from December 21 to 27, 2021, in which a total of 66,776 […]

Denison barb (Miss Kerala)

In News  A section of aquarists and ornamental fish breeders are surprised that the Denison barb (Miss Kerala) has been included in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. Image courtesy:TH About  The scientific name: Puntius denisonii, given against the common name Denison barb. It is said this name is wrong it […]

India’s oil production continues to decline

In News  India’s production of crude oil, which is refined to produce petrol and diesel, continued to decline in December 2021. About  Oil production in December was 2.51 million tonnes, down from 2.55 million tonnes a year earlier and a target of 2.6 million tonnes.  The output was, however, higher than 2.43 million tonnes produced […]

ILO World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022

In News Global unemployment is projected to stand at 207 million in 2022. This is 21 million more than in 2019 before the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic began, according to the ILO World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022. About Status of Global working hours in 2022: This will be almost two per […]

Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India

In News  Recently, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) launched India’s 1st Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas. About The Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India. It is developed by the scientists at the Climate Research and Services (CRS) office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune. It is based on 14 extreme weather events and […]

Artificial Moon

In News  Recently, China has built an artificial moon facility to simulate lunar conditions and the environment for scientists to test new tech and future missions. The facility is slated for the official launch this year. About Artificial moon research facility  It is located in the eastern city of Xuzhou, in Jiangsu province, China  It […]

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