Why in the news? ISRO conducts fresh tests to check parachute systems to bring back Gaganyaan astronauts. Gaganyaan Mission Launched by: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 2018. Objective: The Gaganyaan project plans to launch a crew of three people … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Government is developing a national web portal to try and take the entire process of forest rights recognition and management online under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006. Forest Rights Act (FRA) of 2006 … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Government of India informed Parliament that 47 Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) are currently operational across the country, covering about 87% of India’s geographical area. Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) What is it?: A Doppler Weather Radar … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘orange’ alert for dense to very dense fog, cold wave conditions in North India ahead of Chill-e-Kalan. Cold Wave Definition: A cold wave is a meteorological phenomenon characterized … Continue reading →