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HLVM3 refers to Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicle Mark-3, also known as the GSLV Mk-III (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III), which is India’s heaviest and most powerful rocket developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is designed to carry heavy payloads into geostationary and low Earth orbits. Key Features of HLVM3 (GSLV Mk-III): Payload Capacity: […]

An agri-carbon market refers to a marketplace or system where carbon credits are generated, traded, and sold based on the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices that reduce or sequester greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It integrates agriculture into the broader framework of carbon markets, enabling farmers and agricultural entities to contribute to climate change mitigation while […]

Hush Money: Hush money refers to payments made to individuals in exchange for their silence about specific events, actions, or information, typically to avoid scandal, embarrassment, or legal repercussions. Such payments are often used to settle allegations discreetly, keeping potentially damaging information out of public view. Why It Was in the News: Hush money gained […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kuwait on December 21-22, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in over four decades. This visit underscores the deep-rooted and multifaceted relationship between India and Kuwait, with significant geopolitical and economic implications. Geopolitical Significance: Strengthening Bilateral Relations: The visit aims […]

the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that highlights a concerning transformation in the Arctic tundra. Traditionally, the Arctic tundra has been a frozen, treeless biome that stored large amounts of carbon, keeping it trapped in the permafrost (frozen soil). However, due to rising temperatures, increased wildfires, and the thawing of permafrost, the Arctic tundra […]

In India, the Supplementary Budget (also called a Supplementary Demand for Grants) is a provision that allows the government to meet unforeseen expenses or to revise the budget during the financial year. It is primarily used to address any additional financial requirements not anticipated during the presentation of the Annual Budget. The provisions related to […]

Why in news? Recently, the Ram Temple project in Ayodhya has been honored with the prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’ award by the British Safety Council. This accolade recognizes the project’s unwavering commitment to maintaining stringent safety protocols throughout its construction process. The award specifically highlights the work done on the first and second floors of […]

Why in News?  The cyclone caused significant devastation on the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, triggering chaos and fear. The situation is extremely precarious. Mayotte, located at the northern edge of the Indian Ocean’s cyclone zone, had largely avoided the worst cyclones in recent years. Indian Ocean’s Cyclone Zone: The Indian Ocean Cyclone Zone refers […]

The ‘Mission 100% Electrification’ project is like chasing an unrealistic dream of becoming a green railway, leading to many usable diesel locomotives becoming unnecessary. Export of Diesel Locomotives: India’s RITES Ltd. is sending six refurbished diesel locomotives to Africa after converting them to fit African tracks. This is the first project of its kind. Idle […]

Why in News ? The Tabla maestro Jakir Hussein was recently died due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? As per US’ National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NIH), is a serious chronic lung disease that affects the tissues around the air sacs, or alveoli, in the organ. The condition develops when […]