Space missions in 2024 are set to follow the record-setting trends from 2023 (212 launches) and 2022 (135 launches). The new missions target the moon and other planets and beyond. Read here to learn about the spaceflights in 2024. 2023 saw the launches of the European Space Agency (ESA) Jupiter … [Read more...] about Space Missions in 2024
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Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)
The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) is a revolutionary international radio telescope project designed to explore the universe in unprecedented detail. Read further to learn more. India will be providing Rs 1,250 crore to the multinational Square Kilometer Array (SKA) project, whose … [Read more...] about Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing international trade while safeguarding the health of consumers, animals, and the environment. Read here to learn more. In the intricate web of global trade, ensuring the safety of food, animals, and plants … [Read more...] about Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
Holocene Extinction
The Holocene extinction, often referred to as the Sixth Mass Extinction or Anthropocene Extinction, is an ongoing period of biodiversity loss marked by a significant decline in the diversity and abundance of various species on Earth. Read here to learn more. Unlike previous mass extinctions, the … [Read more...] about Holocene Extinction
Mass Extinctions
Mass extinctions are geological events in Earth's history characterized by a rapid and significant decline in the diversity and abundance of life forms. Read here to learn more about them. These events result in the extinction of a large number of species across various taxonomic … [Read more...] about Mass Extinctions
Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme
The Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to encourage the deployment of Point of Sale (PoS) infrastructure across Tier-3 to Tier-6 centers (cities and towns) in the country. The primary goal was to enhance the acceptance … [Read more...] about Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme
