GS-3 SPACEX STARSHIP SN10 EXPLODES The Starship Prototype of the SpaceX was exploded shortly after it made its successful landing on March 3, 2021 for the first time after a high-altitude flight test. Key Facts The reason for the explosion of the prototype was not immediately clear. However, it was …

GS-3 FIVE NEW SHRUB FROGS SPECIES FOUND IN WESTERN GHATS The researchers from India and United States have found the five new species of shrub frogs. These species of the frog were discovered from the Western Ghats which is a globally recognised biodiversity hotspot. Important points: The five species of …

GS-2 WHO’S FIRST WORLD REPORT ON HEARING The World Health Organization (WHO) has published the first world report on hearing on World Hearing Day which was observed on March 3, 2021. In the new report, the WHO has highlighted that, one in every four individuals across the world will be …

GS-3 “CHABAHAR DAY” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that, India will commemorate the ‘Chabahar Day’ on March 4, 2021 on the margins of the ongoing Maritime India Summit 2021 which is being held in Delhi from March 2 to March 4. Highlights The virtual event will witness the …

Budget Estimates 2021-22 of Department of Space is proposed to Rs. 13,949 Crore, as against the allocation of Rs.9500 Crore in RE 2020-21, an increase of about Rs. 4,500 Crore Higher budgetary allocations for Indian Space programme shall be utilised towards meeting the future challenges and space preparedness. To meet the …

GS-2 EXERCISE DESERT FLAG-VI: UAE For the first time, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the Exercise Desert Flag-VI, hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force. Ex Desert Flag is an annual multinational large force employment warfare exercise hosted by the UAE Air Force. Aim:  To provide operational exposure to the participating forces while …

GS-3 PURPLE REVOLUTION UNDER AROMA MISSION Around 500 farmers across villages in Doda district in Jammu had their incomes quadrupled after shifting from maize to lavender cultivation which is being called purple revolution. It was possible due to initiatives taken under Aroma Mission. Purple Revolution (Under Aroma Mission): First-time farmers were given free lavender saplings …

GS-3 NDC SYNTHESIS REPORT: UNFCCC The UNFCCC, in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Synthesis Report, has called for more ambitious climate action plans by the countries in order to achieve the Paris Agreement target of containing global temperature rise to 2°C (ideally 1.5°C) by the end of the century. The report was sought ahead of …

GS-2 INDIA-EU RELATIONS What is the European Union? The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union between 27 European countries. The EU’s predecessor is the then European Economic Community, created in 1958 to increase economic cooperation between 6 countries – Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Since …

GS-2 INDIA SRI LANKA RELATIONS Background of India Sri Lanka Relations India has ancient links with Sri Lanka since the rule of Emperor Ashoka. The relationship between the two countries has built upon a legacy of: Intellectual Intercourse Cultural Intercourse Religious Intercourse and Linguistic Intercourse. In recent years, the relationship has been …