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DMPQ- Give the brief description of India’s INSAT (Indian national satellite system) Program.

Insat (Indian National Satellite System) was a multipurpose satellite system for telecommunications, broadcasting, meteorology and search and rescue services. Commissioned in 1983, Insat was the largest domestic communication system in the Asia-Pacific Region, and was a joint venture of the Indian Department of Space (DOS), Department of Telecommunications, India Meteorological Department, All India Radio and … Read more

21.05.21 Daily KPSC Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka: Losing a serious share of investments in electric vehicle to Tamil Nadu, government gives more sops   Having received a rude shock earlier this year with one of the major electric vehicle (EV) investments in Ola to neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the Karnataka government on Thursday decided to revisit the 2017 EV and Energy storage policy to provide a more “competitive” deal … Read more

 Global warming

  An increase in the average temperature of Earth’s near surface air and oceans since the mid-20th century 4th assessment report of IPCC: global temperature increased 74+0.18 degree C during the 20th century. Caused by greenhouse gases Water vapour, Co2, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, Ozone, CFCs (in order of abundance) Since the industrial revolution, the burning of fossil fuels has increased … Read more

Photosynthesis

 Photosynthesis Photosynthesis, the process by which green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy. During photosynthesis in green plants, light energy is captured and used to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds. It would be impossible to overestimate the importance of photosynthesis in … Read more

DMPQ: What is National Biopharma scheme? ( science/ scheme)

National Biopharma scheme is an industry academia collaborative mission launched by Department of Biotechnology to develop new vaccines, bio-therapeutics, diagnostics and medical devices.  The mission will be implemented by BIRAC( Biotechnology Industry Research assistance Council) .   Objective: Nurture an ecosystem for preparing India’s technological and product developmental capabilities Transform the health standards of India … Read more

12.12.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Centre turns down Karnataka minority-tag plea for Lingayats   The Centre has rejected the Karnataka government’s recommendation to accord minority status to Lingayats.   The Centre said that Karnataka’s March 23 request was examined by the ministry of home affairs and the National Commission for Minorities. While pointing out that the demand had been considered … Read more