A landslide, also known as a landslip, is a rapid downward movement of a mass of rock, earth, or debris on a slope. It’s a type of mass wasting, which refers to any downslope movement of soil and rock under the influence of gravity. Why in NEWS: An IIT-Delhi team …
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Urbanisation refers to shifting of population from rural areas to urban areas. Urbanisation Primarily driven by Pull factor. Urbanisation gained pace Particularly after LPG Pull Factors Economic Opportunities Education Health Entertainment Skill Development Job Availability Unsustainability in Urbanisation often lead to various problems in the Society. To tackle this Problem …
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo for allegedly serving unsafe food to a passenger on its flight on December 29 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was instituted in 2008 by the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) …
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GSAT-20 GSAT-20, also known as CMS-03 or GSAT-N2, is a high-throughput communication satellite jointly developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and its commercial arm, New Space India Limited (NSIL). It is scheduled to be launched in the second quarter of 2024 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking …
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The XPoSat is an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) manufactured space observatory to study polarisation of cosmic X-rays. It was launched on 1 January 2024 on a PSLV rocket, and it has an expected operational lifespan of at least five years. The telescope is being developed by the Raman Research …
Read More »AI chatbots’ advancement in India’s banking sector
AI chatbots’ advancement in India’s banking sector The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) published its 2022–2023 report on the trends and advancements in Indian banking. It examines the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in banks and how it has developed over time. About 80% of banks in India have adopted …
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India and Russia appear eager to reestablish their relations in the modern world. The significant effort that Moscow and New Delhi have put forth to ensure that the meetings are fruitful and successful underscores the significance of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Russia this week. A five-day visit …
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Mangroves have made headlines for several reasons recently, highlighting their growing importance in environmental concerns and development projects. Here are some of the key issues: Destruction for development: Mangroves are often cleared for shrimp farms, agriculture, and infrastructure projects, leading to habitat loss and ecosystem degradation. A recent case in India involved the …
Read More »Green rush: RE funding surges past 83%
According to estimates from the Power Ministry, India will see an increase in investments in renewable energy (RE) projects of more than 83%, reaching approximately $16.5 billion in 2024, as the nation concentrates on energy transition to lower carbon emissions. this is consistent with India’s desirable goal of generating …
Read More »Assent has been given by President toNew Criminal Justice Bills
Following their approval by Parliament last week, the three new criminal justice bills got President Droupadi Murmu’s assent on Monday. the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act — will replace the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian …
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