What’s the News? Five space exploration missions to look out for in 2023. Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) will be Europe’s first dedicated robotic mission to Jupiter. The European Space Agency (ESA) plans to launch the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer mission in April 2023. It will also become the first spacecraft …
What’s the News? $125 million loan signed between India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) Key Point Has been signed to develop climate-resilient sewage collection and treatment and drainage and water supply systems in three cities of Tamil Nadu It is part of $500 million multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) for the Program approved by ADB in …
What’s the News? The ‘Dhanu Yatra’ festival began in Bargarh at the Odisha. Dhanu Yatra Dhanu Jatra or Dhanu Yatra is an annual drama-based open air theatrical performance celebrated in Bargarh, Odisha It is world’s largest open air theater, one that finds a mention in the Guinness Book of World Record. Origin of the festival …
What’s the News? A rare genetic brain disease called “GNB1 Encephalopathy” is being studied by Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, Tel Aviv University and Columbia University. GNB1 Encephalopathy GNB1 Encephalopathy is a kind of brain disease or neurological disorder which affects individuals in the foetus stage. It is caused due …
What’s the News? Tamil Nādu undertakes project to conserve Nilgiri tahr. Nilgiri Tahr Conservation Project It is India’s first project to conserve the State animal of Tamil Nadu. The project is to be implemented from 2022 to 2027. Under The Nilgiri Tahr project, TN government plans to develop a better understanding of the Nilgiri Tahr …
What’s the News? NTPC and Tecnimont sign MOU to explore possibility to develop Green Methanol Production. Key Points The green methanol project involves capturing carbon from NTPC power plants and converting it into a green fuel. The objective of the partnership was to demonstrate technologies for firing a higher percentage of Torrefied Biomass in NTPC’s …
What’s the News? South Korea reported its first case of infection from Naegleria fowleri or “brain-eating amoeba”. Naegleria fowleri (Amoeba) Naegleria is an amoeba, a single-celled organism. It is only one of its species and can infect humans. It was first discovered in Australia in 1965. It is commonly found in warm freshwater bodies such …
What’s the News? President lays foundation stone for PRASHAD project in Bhadrachalam and Ramappa Bhadrachalam Group of Temples: The temple at Bhadrachalam is said to be more than 350 years old and is closely associated …
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