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Starlink Device Usage in India Despite Being Unapproved

Context: Elon Musk launched Starlink internet service in Indonesia. Recently Starlink satellite antenna and router were seized in Manipur. It has raised concerns over the misuse of satellite internet in India. About Starlink Satellite Project Aspect Details Launched 2019 What...

India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, Key Findings and Concerns

Context: Recently, the Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change released the ‘India State of Forest Report 2023. Key stats of India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023) Total Forest and Tree cover of the country - 8,27,357 sq...

Kisan Kavach

The Kisan Kavach is an innovative anti-pesticide bodysuit designed to safeguard farmers from the adverse effects of pesticide exposure during agricultural operations. This cutting-edge protective gear addresses a significant health challenge faced by farmers, ensuring safer working conditions in pesticide-intensive...

D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation

The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, also known as Developing-8, is a trans-regional intergovernmental organization established to promote economic ties among developing nations. The group comprises Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey, with Azerbaijan joining as the...

National Farmers’ Day 2024, Theme, History and significance

National Farmers' Day, also known as Kisan Divas, is observed annually on December 23 to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of farmers to India's economy and food security. The day marks the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, a leader who...

National Policy on Framework on Agricultural Marketing

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has drafted the National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing to address the challenges in agricultural marketing and create a unified national market. It was prepared by a committee headed by Faiz Ahmed Kidwai....

How Scientists used Scotch tape to Create Ultra-Thin Films of Diamond

Invention of the Method The method was discovered accidentally by Jing Jixiang, an electrical engineer at the University of Hong Kong. While working on a project, Jixiang used Scotch tape to peel away a small piece of diamond from a...

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024, Schedule, Teams and Winner list

The Vijay Hazare Trophy, initially named the Ranji One-Day Trophy, is an annual limited-overs cricket domestic tournament conducted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Initially introduced in the 1993–94 season, it operated at the zonal level...

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS)

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) The Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh is the next location for cheetah reintroduction program after Kuno. Location: Mandsaur and Neemuch district in western Madhya Pradesh, bordering Rajasthan. It was notified as a WLS...

Foreigners’ entry restricted in Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland

About Protected Area Regime (PAR) A special permit required for non-Indian citizens to visit certain protected areas near India's international borders. Foreigners visiting the three northeastern States would have to seek prior permission and special permits from the government. It...