In Context The concept of Web3 used to describe a potential next phase of the internet, created quite a buzz in 2021. Earlier versions Web 1.0 It is the worldwide web or the internet that was invented in 1989. It became popular in 1993. The internet in the Web 1.0 days was mostly static web […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched three new initiatives for the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans’ Day. About Armed Forces Veterans Day, observed each year ever since 2017 on 14th January as a mark of respect and recognition of the services rendered by […]
In News A 57-year-old patient from Maryland in the United States suffering from end-stage heart disease got his second shot at life after receiving a genetically-altered pig heart. This represents a remarkable first in the world of medical science. About Pigs are increasingly becoming popular candidates for organ transplantation. This is because their organs are […]
In News Recently, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change released the ‘India State of Forest Report 2021’ About India State of Forest Report It is published every two years by the Forest Survey of India under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. The first survey was published in 1987, and ISFR 2021 […]
In News India’s benchmark inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), firmed up to 5.59% year-on-year in December 2021, data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed. About With this, the CPI has remained within the RBI’s tolerance level for the sixth consecutive month. According to the Monetary Policy Committee’s […]
In News Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced the appointment of the eminent rocket scientist Dr S Somanath as its new chairman and Space Secretary. About Dr Somanath is taking over the reins of ISRO at a critical juncture when sweeping reforms and critical missions are set to define the forward journey of […]
In News Recently, the report of the second quarter of Quarterly Employment Survey (QES), part of All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey (AQEES) was released. Key Findings Employment: Total employment in nine select sectors stands at 3.1 crore for the quarter ending September 2021. So, employment is showing an increasing trend. The total employment for these […]
In News An extended range sea-to-sea variant of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired by India from the Indian Navy’s newly commissioned INS Visakhapatnam. About the missile BrahMos: deployed by the Navy on its warships first in 2005, has the capability to hit sea-based targets beyond radar horizon. It is capable of carrying […]
In News Recently, Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the final deliverable configuration of Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). About (MPATGM) It is an indigenously developed low weight, fire and forgets missile. The missile is incorporated with state-of-the-art Miniaturized Infrared Imaging Seeker (IIS) along with advanced avionics. It is a passive weapon […]
In Context The role of microorganisms has been recognised in protecting the artistic heritage of humanity since the 1980s when the bacteria Desulfovibrio Bulgaria was used. Earlier Art restorers have usually employed chemical agents and, more recently laser techniques, to remove dirt, oil, glue, or pollutants from monuments, stoneworks, and paintings. About The researchers first […]
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