SARAS 3, a radio telescope designed and built at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, has revealed information about the origins of the Universe’s first stars and galaxies.   Findings – Researchers from RRI, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia, etc., used data from SARAS-3 to throw light on the energy… Continue reading SARAS 3 Telescope

In the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 between host Qatar and Ecuador, the first goal of the tournament was ruled out for offside within a quick span of time. FIFA’s brand new Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) was responsible for this quick decision.   What is ‘Offside rule’? An attacking player is considered… Continue reading Semi-Automated Offside Technology

Agnikul Cosmos has set up India’s first private space vehicle launchpad at Sriharikota.   Details – The facility, which was designed by Agnikul and executed in support with ISRO and IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Center) has two sections to it — the Agnikul launchpad (ALP) and the Agnikul mission control center (AMCC).… Continue reading Agnikul Launch Vehicle

According to Scientists, the Shiveluch volcano in Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka peninsula may be gearing up for its first powerful eruption in 15 years.   About the volcano – Shiveluch is one of the largest and most active volcanoes in Kamchatka, having erupted at least 60 times in the past 10,000 years. It has two… Continue reading Shiveluch Volcano

Migratory birds from different countries have started arriving at Punjab’s Harike wetland.   About ‘Harike Wetland’ – Harike wetland, spread over 86 square kilometers in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, and Kapurthala districts, serves as a home to rare species of migratory water birds during the winter season. Harike Wetland also known as “Hari-ke-Pattan”, with the Harike… Continue reading Harike Wetland

The seventh edition of the Global Technology Summit is being held in New Delhi in a hybrid format.   Details – The Summit is India’s annual flagship event on Geotechnology and is co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs and Carnegie India. The theme for this year’s Summit is ‘Geopolitics of Technology’. During the summit,… Continue reading Global Technology Summit

30 Shilp Guru Awards and 78 National Awards for the year 2017, 2018 and 2019 were presented to master craftspersons.   About the Shilp Guru Awards – The Shilp Guru Awards are given to legendary master craftspersons in recognition of excellent craftsmanship, product excellence and the role played by them as gurus in the continuance… Continue reading Shilp Guru and National Awards

KVIC Chairman recently inaugurated the ambitious Re-Hab Project in Nainital.   About the Re-Hab Project – It is an initiative under Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC). It is running this project in 7 states of the country, namely in Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Assam and Orissa. Under this project fencing of bee boxes is… Continue reading Project Re-Hab

Jeypore Ground Gecko (Cyrtodactylus jeyporensis), has been recently included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).   Details – The proposal to include the gecko in Appendix II was made by India at the recently-concluded 19th Conference of Parties (COP19) to CITES in Panama City. The proposal was adopted… Continue reading Jeypore Ground Gecko

As per the Ministry of External Affairs, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi will be the chief guest at the Republic Day in January 2023. This is the first time that the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt will be the Chief Guest at our Republic Day. Sisi will be the first such guest… Continue reading India-Egypt relations