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Swadesh Darshan 2.0 programme

March 14, 2023

The tourism industry in India has always been a major contributor to the country’s economy. It not only generates employment opportunities but also promotes cultural exchange and supports local businesses. However, the rapid growth of tourism has also led to ..

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Who is Colonel Geeta Rana?

March 14, 2023

The Indian Army has made history by appointing a woman officer, Colonel Geeta Rana, to lead an independent field workshop in a sensitive location in eastern Ladakh, near the China border. This marks a significant milestone in the Indian Army’s ..

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Ram Chandra Poudel – New President of Nepal

March 14, 2023

On March 8th, 2023, Ram Chandra Poudel, a veteran Nepali Congress leader and former Deputy Prime Minister, was elected as the new President of Nepal. He secured a comfortable victory with the vote of 214 lawmakers of Parliament and 352 ..

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National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

March 12, 2023

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous body established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India to assess and accredit institutions of higher education in the country. NAAC’s primary objective is to improve the quality of education ..

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What is Red Tide?

March 12, 2023

Red tide has recently occurred on the coast of Florida. It generally disappears by spring. It has been found since the 1800s in the Gulf of Mexico. Swimming in or near the red tide waters can cause skin irritations, rashes, ..

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What is Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)?

March 12, 2023

For the first time, Oxygen-18 was detected in Earth’s mesosphere and lower thermosphere using the data collected by the GREAT instrument on NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). This is the first time that heavy oxygen has been detected ..

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What is NISAR Mission?

March 11, 2023

NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) Mission is a collaborative project between NASA and ISRO aimed at building and launching an Earth observation satellite equipped with a dual-frequency synthetic aperture radar. Notably, the satellite carries the most advanced radar system ever ..

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What is an Atmospheric River?

March 11, 2023

An atmospheric river is a narrow and elongated region in the atmosphere that carries a substantial amount of water vapour outside the tropics. Researchers first coined the term ‘atmospheric river’ in the 1990s. It is also known as a tropical ..

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What is Moon Time Zone?

March 11, 2023

Moon Time Zone has been proposed for establishing a universal timekeeping system that will simplify communication and coordination among different lunar missions. The proposal has come in response to the increasing number of lunar missions being planned and launched by ..

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“Re(ad)dress: Return of Treasures” Exhibition

March 11, 2023

The “Re(ad)dress: Return of Treasures” Exhibition, which features 26 repatriated Indian antiquities, will be displayed in the national capital as part of efforts to raise awareness about the prevention of illicit trafficking of antiquities. The exhibition has been set up ..

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