Category: GS Three

PROBA -3 LAUNCHED BY ISRO

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission on December 5, using the PSLV-C59 rocket. The mission aims to study the solar corona, the outermost and hottest part of the Sun’s atmosphere. Proba-3 marks

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GLOBAL PLASTIC TREATY

The 5th meeting of the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, South Korea, failed to reach consensus on a treaty to curb plastic pollution. UN Resolution Aim: A 2022 UN Environment Assembly resolution in Nairobi set a goal to

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THE BORDER SECURITY FORCE (BSF)

The Border Security Force (BSF), established on 1st December 1965, is India’s first line of defense, responsible for securing the nation’s borders from external threats and managing border-related security issues. Celebrating its 60th Raising Day in 2024, the BSF remains

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INTER-MINISTERIAL CONSULTATION ON MSP HIKE

Minimum Support Price (MSP) MSP is a guaranteed price set by the government to ensure farmers receive fair compensation for their produce, even in cases of market fluctuations. Key Features: Based on recommendations from the Commission for Agricultural Costs and

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NAGA INSURGENCY

For the first time since signing the framework agreement in 2015 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) has threatened to “resume violent armed resistance against India.” Reason

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PAN 2.0

The Income Tax Department has introduced upgrades to the Permanent Account Number (PAN), creating a new version called PAN 2.0. Enhancements include: QR code features for new and existing cards. Fully online application process. Merger of existing identification numbers to

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EUROPEAN SOLAR MISSION, PROBA-3

Significance of European Solar Mission, Proba-3, Launched by ISRO Overview of the Mission The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission on December 4, using the PSLV rocket. The mission aims to study

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SPACE JUNK

Why Satellite Space Junk is Bad for the Environment? Key Concerns Satellite numbers may exceed 100,000 by the 2030s, with most burning up during reentry, releasing pollutants. Pollutants harm the upper atmosphere, raising environmental concerns. Pollutants from Satellites Satellite Burn-Up:

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