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NISAR Satellite Successfully Launched: NASA-ISRO Joint Earth Observation Mission What’s the News? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have jointly launched the NISAR satellite on Wednesday at 5:40 PM from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The NISAR satellite launch took place aboard the GSLV-F16 rocket, serving …
Read MoreAmit Shah Unveils Disaster Management Tech Platforms Why in the News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched three new technology platforms—ICR-ER, NDEM Lite 2.0, and Flood Hazard Zonation Atlas of Assam—to enhance real-time disaster response, data precision, and flood mitigation efforts across India during a national disaster management conference. These emergency response platforms aim to …
Read MoreNISAR: India and NASA’s Landmark Earth-Observation Satellite to Launch on June 18, 2025 In a significant leap for international space collaboration and Earth sciences, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, a groundbreaking NISAR project, is set to launch on June 18, 2025. This NISAR satellite launch will take place aboard ISRO’s GSLV launch vehicle …
Read MoreMeasles Vaccine Averted Millions of Global Deaths Why in the News? A new analysis reveals that measles vaccines have prevented over 9 crore deaths globally in the last 50 years. This success highlights the life-saving role of immunisation, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia, where measles mortality rates were once alarmingly high. The impact of …
Read MoreSC Deviates from POCSO in Sensitive Judgment Why in the News? The Supreme Court withheld sentencing in a POCSO case involving a minor, citing the victim’s welfare and social hardship, despite reaffirming POCSO’s legal position. This decision has sparked debates over judicial discretion, victim rights, and child abuse law in India. The case highlights the …
Read MoreThree Ancient Tombs Unearthed in Luxor, Egypt: A Significant Archaeological Discovery Why in the News? Egyptian archaeologists have made a remarkable archaeological discovery, unearthing three ancient tombs in Luxor, formerly known as Thebes, belonging to prominent New Kingdom officials in the Dra Abu al-Naga necropolis. This find, located near the famous Valley of the Kings …
Read MoreBoko Haram Resurgence Threatens Stability in Nigeria Why in the News? Boko Haram attacks have intensified in northeast Nigeria, raising fears of a return to peak insurgency. This short note on terrorism highlights how recent terrorist attacks, territorial gains, and use of advanced tactics by the ISWAP faction underscore challenges faced by the understaffed Nigerian …
Read MoreTR1 Cells Hold Key to Malaria Reinfection Immunity Why in the News? A major study published in Science Immunology has identified T regulatory 1 cells (TR1) as crucial in the cellular immune response to malaria. This discovery in malaria immunology could revolutionize malaria vaccine research and immune-based therapies for malaria and other infectious diseases with …
Read MoreIndia Approves Gene-Edited Rice Varieties: A Milestone for Sustainable Agriculture India has taken a landmark step towards agricultural innovation by approving two genome-edited rice varieties—DRR Rice 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1. Developed through CRISPR-Cas9 technology, these rice strains not only promise higher yields but also aim to reduce water consumption and enhance tolerance …
Read MoreIndia’s Kaveri Jet Engine Nears Completion for Indigenous UCAVs and Fighter Drones India’s defense innovation landscape is poised for a historic leap as the indigenous Indian jet engine, Kaveri, edges closer to completion. Developed by the GTRE DRDO (Gas Turbine Research Establishment under the Defence Research and Development Organisation), this turbofan engine is expected to …
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