Pey Jal Survekshan

Pilot version of Pey Jal Survekshan was launched in 10 cities by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the Jal Jeevan Mission-Urban. It is a survey aimed at collecting data on drinking water, wastewater management and quality ..

Admiral Grigorovich

The Admiral Grigorovich is Russia’s multi-role warship capable of displacing around 4,000 tonnes. It carries missiles, torpedoes and guns for anti-air, anti-ship and anti-submarine warfare. The vessel was commissioned into the Russian Navy in 2016. Its design is based on ..

EU’s biggest trading partner

According to the data released by the EU’s statistics agency, Eurostat, China became the biggest trading partner of the European Union in 2020. The United States previously held this position. The EU’s trade with China reached $711 billion in 2020 ..

Digital Intelligence Unit

The Digital Intelligence Unit is a nodal agency set up by the Indian government for investigating fraudulent activities involving telecom services. It will coordinate with various financial institutions and telecom services for this purpose. In addition, Telecom Analytics for Fraud ..

Pangolins

Pangolins are the only known mammals having large keratin scales covering their skin. These nocturnal mammals are among the world’s most trafficked animals. They are currently in the verge of extinction in Cameroon, which banned the hunting, exploitation and protection ..

Longitudinal Aging Study in India

Longitudinal Aging Study in India or LASI is a nationwide survey conducted to understand the health, economic and social implications of aging in India. The recently released report revealed that at least 5% of the elderly (aging 60 years and ..

Mudhol hound

Mudhol hound is an indigenous dog breed that comes from the border region of Karnataka and Maharashtra. These dogs are known for their loyalty, endurance, stamina and agility. The Indian Air Force has recently decided to induct these canines for ..

Soyuz

The Soyuz is a series of Russian spacecraft that carries people and supplies to and from the International Space Station. It is launched on a Soyuz rocket from Russia’s neighbouring country, Kazakhstan. The spacecraft can carry a maximum of 3 ..

Progress 77

Progress or the Progress MS-16 cargo ship was launched by Russian Space Agency Roscosmos recently. It will deliver cargo to 7 crew members stationed on the International Space Station. The cargo ship was launched on board of a Soyuz rocket ..

Satish Dhawan nanosatellite

The Satish Dhawan nanosatellite or SD SAT will be launched using the polar satellite launch vehicle (PSLV) on February 28. The nanosatellite is named after one of the founding fathers of Indian space programme. It will carry a copy of ..