1. DRDO hands over Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket to Indian Navy (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2028794 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology – Indigenization of technology Context The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy in New Delhi. This technology uses Microwave Obscurant…
India’s Nuclear Power generation capacity to increase by around 70 percent in the next 5 years”, says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2028578 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister, announced plans to significantly expand India’s nuclear power capacity by 2029, highlighting advancements in…
1. Ministry of Coal initiates India’s First Ever Pilot project for Underground Coal Gasification in Jharkhand (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2028176 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure, GS3 – Science and Technology Context The Ministry of Coal, via Eastern Coalfields Limited, has launched India’s first Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) pilot project in Jharkhand’s Kasta coal…
1. Prime Minister pays tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on the day of his martyrdom (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2028060 ) Topic: GS1 – History – Modern Indian History – Personalities Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his martyrdom day, highlighting his dedication to the nation and his influential…
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2027734 ) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context ● Gen Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, inaugurated the first Armed Forces BEML Synergy Meet 2024 in New Delhi, emphasising India’s commitment to defence indigenisation and self-reliance. ● The event aimed to foster collaboration between BEML and the armed forces for advanced defence solutions….
1. India embracing the rise of Additive Manufacturing (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2027072 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology – Development & their applications Context The first National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) 2024 was inaugurated in New Delhi, emphasising India’s AM ecosystem’s growth. The event showcased the release of a key report and an indigenous AM…
1. Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme” (N.F.l.E.S.) (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2026704 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies Context The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) with a budget of Rs. 2254.43 crore for 2024-29. The scheme aims to boost…
1. The Post Office Act 2023 comes into effect from today Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity & Governance Context:- “The Post Office Act, 2023” modernises India’s postal services by removing monopolies, enhancing citizen-centric and banking services. Effective from 18th June 2024, it aims to streamline operations and introduce new standards for addressing and postal code…
1. DoT announces two significant calls for proposals aimed at catalyzing innovation and technological advancement in the telecommunications sector (Source –https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2025988) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced two proposals: 5G Intelligent Village and Quantum Encryption Algorithm (QEA), which aimed to catalyse innovation and technological advancement in the telecom sector….
1. “300 women Scientists to get research grants for 3 years under CSIR- ASPIRE scheme” says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education, GS2 – Governance – Government policies Context Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister, highlighted India’s strides in science and technology, emphasising women scientists’ support, sustainable bio-economy initiatives, and…