Siddheswara Temple Inscriptions

The Siddheswara Temple at Hemavati in India offers a glimpse into the past and how education was promoted and supported by the Nolamba Pallavas and their predecessors. Built between the 7th and 10th centuries for the propagation of Shaivism, the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Sludge in STPs with Potential for Use as Fertilizer

Researchers at the IIT Roorkee for the first time analysed the sludge found in sewage treatment plants (STP) in India, which were established to treat polluted water from the Ganga river. The study revealed that most of the sludge has ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Assam Government Forms Expert Committee to Probe Polygamy

The Assam Government has established an expert committee to investigate whether the State Government has the authority to prohibit polygamy in the region. The committee will analyze The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Act, 1937, along with Article 25 of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Aeolus Satellite

Aeolus is a 1360-kilogram satellite launched into space by the European Space Agency (ESA) in an Earth Explorer research mission to demonstrate new space technology. This is the pioneering satellite mission that collected global profiles of Earth’s wind, which is ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Telangana Launches State Robotics Framework

The Telangana government has launched the State Robotics Framework to establish a sustainable robotics ecosystem in the state. Leveraging Robotics Technology in Key Domains The Telangana government plans to leverage robotics technology in several key domains, including agriculture, healthcare, industrial ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Piezoelectric MEMS Technology

A group of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed a new sensor technology for underwater communications. The technology can be applied by the Navy and has the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Bharat EMart Portal

India Post, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), and Tripta Technologies have created the ‘Bharat eMart’ portal, which will provide pick-up and delivery services of consignments to traders across India. The MoU was signed in Delhi on recently in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Djerba Synagogue

Located on the Tunisian island of Djerba, the ancient El Ghriba Synagogue is the oldest in Tunisia and is considered a site of pilgrimage. However, it has also been the target of tragedy. On May 9, 2023, a shooting occurred ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

India’s First Pod Taxi

The Yamuna Authority recently gave its nod to India’s first pod taxi project. The Personalised Rapid Transit project, an advanced mode of transportation, will be automated and environment-friendly. What is a Pod Taxi? Pod taxis are automated, environment-friendly vehicles that ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Indian Army Standardizes Uniform for Senior Officers

The Indian Army, which is among the world’s largest armies, has recently decided to standardize the uniform for officers of the Brigadier rank and above. The new uniform will be effective from August 1, 2023, and will standardize headgear, shoulder ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs