DARK UNIVERSE AND EUCLID SPACE TELESCOPE

Why in the News: Source: Space.com The Euclid’s Mission: Expansive Observations Notable focus on the Perseus cluster, containing 1,000 galaxies just 240 million light-years away. Source: Chandra X-ray Observatory Dark Matter Dark matter is a theoretical type of matter thought to be present in the universe. It is unseen and lacks interaction with light, rendering it…

INDIA SUPPORTS UN RESOLUTION ON CONDEMNING ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS

Why in the News? Previous UN Resolutions for Israel Hamas Conflict: Geography of the region Israel: Golan Heights: It is a region located to the northeast of Israel, historically a Syrian Territory.Characterised by hilly terrain and is strategically significant.Captured by Israel during the Six-Day War in 1967; its status is a subject of international debate. Jerusalem:…

INTEREST RATE REBATE FOR DIVYANG BORROWERS

Why in the News? Objective: Encouraging Responsible Repayment: Divyangjans in India Divyangjans, also known as persons with disabilities (PWDs) in India, are individuals who have a long-term physical, sensory, mental, or intellectual impairment which hinders their full and effective participation in society. As per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, which was…

URBAN LIVELIHOOD MISSION ENDING MARCH 2024 PAVES WAY FOR 2.0

Why in the News? The government is contemplating a second phase of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), scheduled to conclude in March 2024. This proposed phase will specifically target the urban migrant poor, as per information gathered by The Indian Express. Mission: Project Coverage: Evolution of the Mission: Budget Allocation and Release: Components…

INTEREST RATE REBATE FOR DIVYANG BORROWERS

Why in the News? Objective: Encouraging Responsible Repayment: Divyangjans in India Divyangjans, also known as persons with disabilities (PWDs) in India, are individuals who have a long-term physical, sensory, mental, or intellectual impairment which hinders their full and effective participation in society. As per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, which was…

URBAN LIVELIHOOD MISSION ENDING MARCH 2024 PAVES WAY FOR 2.0

Why in the News? The government is contemplating a second phase of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), scheduled to conclude in March 2024. This proposed phase will specifically target the urban migrant poor, as per information gathered by The Indian Express. Mission: Project Coverage: Evolution of the Mission: Budget Allocation and Release: Components…

RADIATIVE COOLING PAINT

Why in the News? Source: Science.org What is Radioactive Cooling Paint? Radiative cooling paint is a specialized coating designed to cool surfaces by radiating heat into space, reducing their temperature. The Need for Cooling Technologies Radiative Cooling Technology : Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling (PDRC) The JNCASR Breakthrough Novel MgO-PVDF Polymer Nanocomposite Efficacy of the Paint For…