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First Ever Unified Geological Map of the Moon Released
The NASA along with its partners recently released the first ever Unified Geological Map of the Moon, virtually on April 22nd. About the Project The Unified Geological Map of the Moon was released virtually by NASA, United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Lunar Planetary Institute. The map is to serve as a blueprint for ..
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Bhuvan Panchayat 3.0 launched by ISRO
On January 29, 2020, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) launched Bhuvan Panchayat version 3.0. Highlights Under the project, the ISRO will collaborate with Gram panchayat members to understand their data requirements. The portal will function with the help of satellite technology of ISRO. The project will run for two years. The portal aims at helping ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Bhuvan-GAIL Portal • Gram Panchayats • ISRO • Mapping • Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Survey of India launches web portal Nakshe
The Survey of India (SOI) has launched new web portal called Nakshe to make open series maps available to Indians for free. The portal was launched by Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Harsh Vardhan on the occasion of 250th anniversary of SOI. Features of Nakshe portal It will offer free download ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Topics: E-governance • Mapping • Nakshe Portal • National • Survey of India