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Mission Overview: ISRO successfully launched XPoSat, India’s first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, marking the start of the ‘Gaganyaan year.’ The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using PSLV-C58, placing XPoSat in a precise 650 km circular orbit. Key Highlights: XPoSat is the world’s second X-ray polarimeter mission after NASA’s IXPE launched in 2021. …
Read MoreCreation of ‘Northeast India’ The term ‘Northeast India’ gained prominence in the 1970s. Enactment of two pivotal laws on December 30, 1971: North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act and North-Eastern Council Act. Northeast Composition and Development Officially comprises eight states: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. Part of the North-Eastern Council, a statutory …
Read MoreClimate Strides: At COP-28, India urges negative carbon emissions for affluent nations. India surpasses emission intensity targets 11 years early, showcasing commitment. Wildlife Update: Tiger populations rise in some regions but decline due to habitat loss and poaching. Cheetah conservation project faces criticism over imported cheetah deaths. Source: HT Conservation Laws Controversy: Amendments in forest …
Read MoreThe Issue: Since the initial report of the novel coronavirus in 2019, the virus has undergone numerous changes, resulting in over 1,000 subvariants and recombinant sub-lineages. The emergence of the JN.1 sub-variant of the Omicron variant is part of the expected evolution of the virus, with genetic alterations in its genome leading to new classifications. …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India launched its first mission of the year , the C-58 ISRO’S XPoSat. XPoSat Mission Overview: XPoSat, ISRO’s latest mission, is the world’s second dedicated satellite for X-ray polarimetry, following NASA’s IXPE. Launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, it aims to study X-ray emissions from celestial sources, using two payloads: POLIX …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Government has made the Aadhaar-based payment system (ABPS) compulsory for National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS). This move ensures wage payments are processed through ABPS, linking workers’ 12-digit Aadhaar numbers with job cards and bank accounts. Exemptions Considered: On a case-by-case basis. Gram panchayats facing technical or Aadhaar-related issues Source: …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Following President Droupadi Murmu’s notification, Himachal Pradesh’s State government issues directions for the inclusion of the Hattee community in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list. The Issue: The term ‘Hattee’ was previously associated with Scheduled Castes, leading to uncertainty about their inclusion in the ST list and classification of Hattees from the …
Read MoreISRO’s new observatory could help unravel some of the universe’s deepest secrets and mysteries Relevance: GS 3 Science and Technology- developments Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Awareness in the fields of Space. Why in News: Recently, ISRO launched XpoSat, India’s first space observatory for cosmic …
Read MoreSyllabus GS2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Why in the News? Recently, General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff of India, visited the Republic of Korea, marking a crucial juncture in India-Korea defence relations. His diplomatic overture aimed to strengthen ties, addressing challenges and exploring opportunities for mutual growth in defence cooperation. Source: keia.org …
Read MoreFILE PICS News Saleh al-Arouri, the deputy leader of Hamas, was killed in a drone strike in Beirut by Israel and it was declared by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Hamas, a terrorist group, has also acknowledged that Israel killed Saleh al-Arouri, its deputy commander, in Lebanon late last night. Najib Mikati, the acting prime …
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