Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor

NASA is developing a unique snake-like robot called Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) to aid space exploration and potentially discover whether life exists beyond Earth. The robot will examine the icy features of Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, and search ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Jaganannaku Chebudam Programme

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is all set to launch a toll-free helpline number, 1902, under the Jaganannaku Chebudam program on May 9. The aim of this initiative is to provide quick and quality solutions to people’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

ESCAP’s “Race to Net Zero” Report

Bangkok-based U.N. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) recently released a report titled “Race to Net Zero”. This report will serve as a guide and information source for the 79th session of ESCAP, which will focus ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Project-SMART

The “Station Area Development along Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail” project has been approved by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Lithium Reserve in Rajasthan’s Degana

India recently discovered lithium reserves in Rajasthan’s Degana (Nagaur), marking another step towards achieving the country’s net zero emissions goal. This is the second lithium reserve to be discovered in India, after the 5.9 million tonnes lithium reserves in were ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

US Patriot Shoots Down Kh-47 Kinzhal

On May 7, 2022, Ukraine announced that it had shot down a Kinzhal missile for the first time. The missile was targeted and brought down in the skies over Kyiv using a US Patriot air defense system. The downing of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently launched an initiative to provide an overview of different aspects of Space Science and Technology to students. The program, named Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START), is an introductory-level training program ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

First Indian Air Force Heritage Centre

India’s Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh, inaugurated the Indian Air Force (IAF) Heritage Centre in Chandigarh. Key Facts About Indian Air Force Heritage Centre The Indian Air Force Heritage Centre is a joint project between the Union Territory administration and the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

One Minute Traffic Light Plan

The Indian city of Shimla will soon have a new traffic system aimed at easing traffic congestion during peak tourist and apple harvest seasons. According to the One Minute Traffic Light Plan proposed by the police, traffic lights will be ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

The Report on Optimal Generation Capacity Mix for 2029-30

India’s Power Ministry recently released a report on the optimal generation capacity mix for 2029-30. According to the report, the per MW cost of putting up a new coal-fired thermal power plant is ₹8.34 crore. This figure is based on ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs