The third Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite was launched on 5th December 2024 aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
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Third Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite
Ask An Appointment (AAA+) App
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has been awarded one certificate of merit with special mention from the jury for its mobile application (Ask An Appointment – AAA+) at the Regional Social Security Forum for Asia and the Pacific (RSSF Read More …
National Legal Metrology Portal (eMaap)
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, is developing the National Legal Metrology Portal (eMaap) to integrate State Legal Metrology Departments and their portals into a unified National System. This initiative aims to streamline processes for issuing licenses, conducting Read More …
World Drought Atlas 2024
The World Drought Atlas was launched by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the European Commission Joint Research Centre on December 2, 2024. Salient features
ISRO launches ESA’s Proba-3 mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 5th December (2024) successfully launched the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C59 rocket. The rocket was launched from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Read More …
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
India ranks sixth globally in corporate climate action, with 127 companies committed to science-based target initiative or SBTi net-zero targets, a report by ICRA ESG Ratings. Science-based target initiative or SBTi
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah becomes Namibia’s first female President
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) party has won Namibia’s eighth presidential election. She has become the first female president of Namibia. The electoral commission announced that she secured more than 57 per cent of Read More …
Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize 2024
Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur has won the prestigious Turner Prize, a major UK contemporary art award. The announcement was made at a ceremony held at the Tate Britain gallery in London. Kaur was recognised for her exhibition Alter-Altar, which features Read More …
What are shock diamonds?
Rocket or jet engines often feature a distinctive pattern of of light and dark patches in their exhaust.
Ratapani Tiger Reserve notified as 57th Tiger Reserve of the country
The Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh was on 2nd December declared a tiger reserve following in-principle approval from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change through the National Tiger Conservation Authority. Key points
FSSAI reclassifies Packaged mineral drinking water under ‘high-risk food’ category
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reclassified packaged drinking/mineral water under the ‘high-risk’ food category. The move is effective immediately following an order dated November 29, 2024. Key points
What is Marburg virus disease (MVD)?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 17 outbreaks of Marburg virus disease (MVD) have previously been reported globally, the earliest recorded in 1967. About Marburg virus Virus: Marburg virus (MARV) and Ravn virus (RAVV) of the species Orthomarburgvirus marburgense Read More …
Uttar Pradesh declares Maha Kumbh area as a new district
Uttar Pradesh government has declared the Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj as a new district. The newly formed district will be known as Maha Kumbh Mela. The decision was made to streamline the management and administration of the upcoming Kumbh Read More …
HARIMAU SHAKTI 2024
The 4th edition of India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI commenced on 2nd December, at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 2nd to 15th December 2024. Indian contingent comprising of 78 personnel is being represented Read More …
Mission Arun Himveer
Arunachal Pradesh government launched ‘Mission Arun Himveer’ with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) and the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), North East Frontier.