Current Affairs

Why in the news? The MMOD protection scheme for Gaganyaan follows internationally recognised standards, incorporating passive protective measures such as Whipple shields. Micrometeoroids What is it?: They are typically extremely small meteoroid particles, with sizes ranging from a few micrometers … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Soil tests found dangerously high concentrations of Aluminium in Kuttanad Paddy fields. Kuttanad Paddy system What is it?: Kuttanad Paddy system is a unique below-sea-level rice cultivation practice in Kerala. Features: Recognised by the Food and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The IRDAI has permitted insurers and reinsurers to invest in select bonds of AIFIs. All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) What are they?: All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) are specialized development finance bodies in India that provide … Continue reading →

Why in the news? NITI Aayog proposed Vishwabandhu Scholarships and Fellowships. Vishwabandhu Scholarships and Fellowships Proposed By: NITI Aayog in its report “Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Potential, and Policy Recommendations.” Rationale: Indian students’ overseas education spending projected … Continue reading →

INS Anjadip INS Anjadip is the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) inducted into the Indian Navy. Designed & built indigenously by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, with L&T Shipyard under PPP model. Operational Roles … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Prime Minister greets the personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal on the occasion of their Raising Day. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Establishment: In 1963, in the aftermath of the 1962 Sino–Indian War Mandate and Jurisdiction: Entrusted … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Researchers have reported a chip called LightGen  based on Light-Based Computing Light-Based Computing What is it?: Light-based computing, also known as optical or photonic computing, uses photons (light particles) instead of electrons for data processing, promising … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Environmental Minister released a publication highlighting the progress of Project Cheetah and Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves (TOTR) project in India. Project Cheetah What is it?: Project Cheetah is an initiative by the Union Ministry … Continue reading →

Autophagy It is a cellular housekeeping and survival mechanism meaning Self Eating. It involves the degradation and recycling of damaged organelles, misfolded proteins, and pathogens through the lysosomal system. It maintains cellular quality control and plays a key role in … Continue reading →

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 →