United Nation’s Decarbonization Target of Shipping Industry

For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About Decarbonization targets What is Decarbonization About International Maritime Organization News Flash The United Nations shipping agency, International Maritime Organization (IMO), had set the target of reducing carbon emissions from the shipping industry by 50% from 2008 levels by 2050. The global shipping fleet, which accounts for 2.2% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions, is under pressure to reduce those emissions and other pollution. About 90…

Irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) in Chilika lake

Irrawaddy dolphins Hundreds of Irrawaddy dolphins were sighted in Chilika lake during the annual census conducted by Forest department. Irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) Irrawaddy dolphins are found in coastal areas in South and Southeast Asia, and in three rivers: the Ayeyarwady (Myanmar), the Mahakam (Indonesian Borneo) and the Mekong. These dolphins have a bulging forehead, short beak, and 12-19 teeth on each side of both jaws. The Irrawaddy dolphin is a euryhaline species…

Corona virus: Symptoms and treatments – Diligent IAS

For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: All about Corona Virus News Flash The deadly Corona Virus which has grappled China has now claimed its first Indian victim. The mysterious virus has its name because of its crown-shaped appearance. Corona Virus According to scientists, the coronavirus belongs to the family of viruses that are resultant in deadly infections, including Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERSA) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Originally detected…

Thoothukodi launch port for small satellite launch vehicles

Small satellite launch vehicles Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will establish a second launch port in Thoothukodi district in Tamilnadu exclusively to launch small satellite launch vehicles. Small satellite launch vehicles (SSLV) SSLV is a launch vehicle being developed by the ISRO with payload capacity to deliver 500 kg to Low Earth orbit (500 km) or 300 kg to Sun synchronous orbit (500 km) for launching small satellites, with the capability to support…

Next space mission with Chandrayaan-3 by 2021 – ISRO

Chandrayaan-3 For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: Chandrayaan 3 News Flash ISRO chief K. Sivan has confirmed its next space mission with Chandrayaan-3 by 2021. The Chandrayaan-3’s configuration will be similar to that of its predecessor, the Chandrayaan-2. The Chandrayaan-3 will also have a lander and a rover with a propulsion module. ISRO is planning for the landing location of the Chandrayaan-3 at the same location as the Chandrayaan-2. Aim Chandrayaan-3 will…

Organisational Restructuring of the Indian Railways

Restructuring of Railways For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About Organisational restructuring of Railways About Indian Railways Management Service News Flash The government has decided to trim the Railway Board, and merge service cadres of Railways officers into a single Indian Railways Management Service (IRMS). Key Highlights Railway Board, which governs the Indian Railways, will now have only five Members instead of nine. The five members of the Board, other than a…

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Five new DRDO Young Scientists Laboratories (DYSLs)

DRDO Young Scientists Laboratories PM Modi dedicated to the nation 5 new Young scientific laboratories of DRDO, which will employ only scientists under the age of 35 to develop cutting-edge and futuristic technologies for military weaponry. DRDO Young Scientist Laboratories (DYSLs) are located in five cities viz, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. Each lab will work on a key advanced technology, such as, Artificial intelligence, Quantum technologies, Cognitive technologies, Asymmetric technologies and Smart…

Satellite communication (Satcom) technology – Diligent IAS

Satellite communication (Satcom) technology For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About Satcom Technology About Aspirational District Programme News Flash Rajasthan Government has started using satellite communication technology to enhance the learning outcome in educational institutions. The department of science & technology has identified 5,000 schools in the tribal areas and aspirational districts of Rajasthan, in which the students will be taught English and Science through Satcom technology. The institutions with the shortage of…

Swarna Jayanti Fellowships awarded for the year 2018-19

Swarna Jayanti Fellowships Fourteen Indian scientists, including three from the Indian Institute of Science- Bengaluru, were awarded the prestigious Swarna Jayanti (SJ) Fellowships for 2018-19. The fellows, selected on the basis of their past work, innovative research idea and the potential to make an impact on Research & Development in the respective disciplines. They will get a monthly fellowship of Rs 25,000 and an annual research grant of Rs 5 lakh, for the next…

RBI launches Mobile Aided Note Identifier (MANI) mobile application

MANI App Reserve Bank of India launches ‘MANI’ app for visually challenged to identify currency notes. The visually challenged can identify the denomination of a note by using the application, which can also work offline once it is installed. Users can download the app, called ‘MANI’, which is an acronym for Mobile Aided Note Identifier, and will have to scan the notes using the camera. The mobile application is available both on Android and…

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