Tag: GS 3
India’s First Dark Sky Reserve
In News Recently, the Department of Science & Technology (DST) has announced the setting up of India’s first Dark Sky Reserve in Hanle, Ladakh in the next three months. It will be located as part of Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary. Hanle It is about 4,500 metres above sea level and it hosts telescopes . It is […]
Sea Cucumber
Context Recent Chinese investment in a Sea cucumber farm has raised concerns among northern Sri Lankan fishermen. Sea Cucumber About: Sea cucumbers are marine animals with a leathery skin and an elongated body containing a single, branched gonad. They are found in both tropical and temperate oceans, where they inhabit the intertidal zone as well […]
5G Architecture
In News Deploying services based on the latest generation (5G) in a world filled with 4G compatible devices is the upcoming challenge. Compatibility issues with the devices 4G: Since 4G’s inception in the early 2010s, the number of smartphone users have grown significantly. According to data intelligence firm Statista, the total number of smartphone users […]
Nano Urea Fertiliser
In News Recently, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers allowed commercial use of Nano urea. About Nano urea Meaning: Nano urea is a liquid fertilizer developed by IFFCO. It is an alternative to conventional urea. It is essentially urea in the form of a nanoparticle. Urea is a chemical nitrogen fertilizer, white in colour, which […]
Cybercrime on the rise
In News There has been a steady spike in cases of cybercrime in India in the last five years. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), from 12,317 cases of cybercrime in 2016, there were 50,035 cases registered in 2020. Cyber Crime in India In India, cyber crime can be defined as unauthorised access […]
Chinook Helicopters
In News Recently, Boeing-made Chinook helicopters have come under scanner over issues of engine fires. About Boeing CH-47 Chinook A twin-engined, tandem rotor, heavy-lift helicopter. Developed by American rotorcraft company Vertol and manufactured by Boeing Vertol (later known as Boeing Rotorcraft Systems). Advantages of Chinook: High Capacity: The Chinooks can carry goods and cargo of […]
Scheme for “Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks”
In News The Government of India has granted ‘in-principle’ approval for setting up three bulk drug parks, one each in Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh under the Scheme for “Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks. About Scheme for “Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks” It is a key initiative to support the Bulk Drugs manufacturing in […]
India: 5th largest Economy
In News Recently, India surpassed the UK to become the world’s fifth biggest economy. Key Highlights Leaving behind UK: India leaped past the UK in the final three months of 2021 to become the fifth-biggest economy. The calculation is based in US dollars, and India extended its lead in the first quarter, according to GDP […]
Buoyancy in Direct Tax Collections
In News Recently, according to the data from Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the Centre’s direct tax collection stood at Rs 4.8 trillion which is 33 per cent more than the Rs 3.6 trillion collected in the same period last year. If the trend continued, direct tax collection for FY23 could exceed the Budget […]
