Daily Archives: April 12, 2022

HELINA

India has successfully flight-tested Helina, an Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), in Pokhran. According to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), it is one of the most advanced Anti-Tank Weapons in the world. The test was part of user validation trials of the third generation ‘fire and forget’ class missiles developed by the DRDO. About: Helina has been developed by …

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MEGALITHS

Recently, Archaeologists have identified 65 large sandstone jars (Megaliths) believed to be used for ritual burials across four sites in Hasao district, Assam. Earlier in 2020, the State Department of Archaeology, Chennai had identified 250 cairn-circles (Megalithic Structures) from the Kodumanal excavation site in Erode district of Tamilnadu. Some jars are tall and cylindrical, while …

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EARTH OBSERVATION SATELLITES (EOS)-03 MISSION

In 2021, a high-level panel was established to examine the failed Geosynchronous Satellite GSLV-F10/Earth Observation Satellites (EOS)-03 mission and recommended measures for making the Cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS) more robust. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) with improvements added to its CUS is expected to be ready in the second half of this year. GSLV is a space …

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COASTAL VULNERABILITY INDEX

Recently, the Ministry of Earth Sciences informed the Lok Sabha that of the 6,907.18 km long Indian coastline of the mainland, a significant area is under varying degrees of Coastal erosion. About 34% is under varying degrees of erosion, while 26% of the coastline is of an accreting nature, and the …

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JYOTIRAO PHULE

The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the great social reformer, philosopher and writer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary (11th April). He is also known as Jyotiba Phule. Phule was born on 11th April, 1827 in present-day Maharashtra and belonged to the Mali caste of gardeners and vegetable farmers. In 1841, Phule was …

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ADOPTION (FIRST AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2021

Recently, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea seeking to simplify the legal process for child adoption in India. In 2021, Adoption (First Amendment) Regulations, 2021 was notified which allowed Indian diplomatic missions abroad to be in charge of safeguarding adopted children whose parents move overseas with the child within two …

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NITI AAYOG’S STATE ENERGY AND CLIMATE INDEX

Recently, the NITI Aayog launched the State Energy and Climate Index (SECI). It is the first index that aims to track the efforts made by states and UTs in the climate and energy sector. The parameters of the index have been devised keeping in mind India’s goals for climate change and clean energy transition. Ranking the States based on …

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