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Uranium Contamination in Ground Water

In News Recently, a report titled “Groundwater yearbook 2021-2022” was released on the state of groundwater released by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). Key Findings Twelve Indian states have uranium levels beyond permissible limits in their groundwater. Punjab is the worst-affected state in terms of the percentage of wells found to have uranium concentration […]

India’s marine litter problem

In News According to the Central Pollution Control Board, India generates 55 million tonnes of municipal waste annually, of which only 37 per cent is treated. Reasons  Growing population, rapid urbanisation, shifting consumption patterns and changing lifestyles have resulted in the mismanagement of plastic waste, leading to the accumulation of municipal solid waste. Most of […]

Inclusion of Beypore boat Swadesh Darshan project

In News The Kerala Tourism department is likely to highlight Beypore ‘Uru’ in the detailed project report (DPR) to be submitted to the Centre for the Swadesh Darshan project. About  Beypore was reportedly included in the project considering its historic importance as a port town, its global fame for the Uru and the beautiful seashore, […]

VSHORAD missile system

In News The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to procure the Very Short Range Air Defence System or VSHORAD (IR Homing) missile system. VSHORAD missile system It is designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), among other weapon systems for the Army and Navy at a total […]

World Bank’s forecast on Slowdown

In News The World Bank in its latest “Global Economic Prospects” stated that India’s growth is slowing to 6.6% in FY24. More about the news Forecasts for India: Slowdown: India’s economic growth will slow to 6.6% in the next fiscal year from an expected 6.9% in the current year according to the World Bank. It […]

Digital Payments

In News Recently, the Union Government has earmarked ?2,600 crore as incentive for banks to promote digital payments. About The outlay has been made to promote payments using RuPay cards and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).  There were various complaints from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and banks as they were worried about the […]

Multi-state Cooperative Societies

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet gave its approval for the creation of three new multi-state cooperative societies. Major Highlights About: The Government will set-up three new cooperative bodies under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002 viz. National multi-state cooperative export society,  National multi-state cooperative organic society  National multi-state cooperative seed society  These societies […]

Prithvi-II Missile

In News India successfully carried out a test launch of tactical ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range off the Odisha coast. About Prithvi-II Missile Prithvi-II is an indigenously developed Surface-to-Surface Missile Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM).  It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). […]

Starlink Project

In News According to a recent report published by The Economist, Starlink has become an essential part of Ukraine’s bid to fight the Russian invasion. More about the news SpaceX’s Starlink is helping Ukraine in the fight against Russia by providing thousands of Starlink satellite internet devices to Ukraine without any charge. It also emerged […]

Zebrafish

In News According to a recent study by Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, a protein found in the backbone of zebrafish can have potential therapeutic implications. More about the news Discs degeneration issues in humans: In humans, discs degenerate naturally, leading to many related health concerns, including low back, neck, and appendage pain.  Currently, only […]