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Posted 14 Aug 2024

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Gaurav

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carries out successful maiden flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV’ from Su-30 MK-I platform.

About GAURAV

  • An air launched 1,000 kg class glide bomb capable of hitting targets at long distance.
    • Glide bomb after launch steer towards the target using highly accurate hybrid navigation scheme with a combination of Indian Navigation System (INS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) data.
  • Designed and developed indigenously by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad.
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  • DRDO
  • Gaurav
  • Glide Bomb

Jiyo Parsi Scheme

Minister of Minority Affairs launched the Jiyo Parsi scheme Portal.

  • Portal will enable Parsis to apply online, check status of application and receive financial assistance online through Direct Benefit Transfer.

About Jiyo Parsi scheme (2013-14)

  • Scheme Type: Central Sector Scheme 
  • Objective: Reverse the declining trend of Parsi population by adopting a scientific protocol and structured interventions to stabilize their population.
  • Encompasses three components namely Medical, Health of Community, and Advocacy Component
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  • Jiyo Parsi Portal
  • Minister of Minority Affairs

FloodWatch India Application

Ministry of Jal Shakti launched the version 2.0 of the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile application.

  • In news version, information from 592 flood monitoring stations (earlier 200) will be covered along with 150 major reservoirs. 

About FloodWatch India Application

  • Developed by the Central Water Commission (CWC).
    • CWC is a premier Technical Organisation in the country in the field of water resources. 
  • Aim: Using mobile phones to disseminate information related to flood situation in the country and flood forecasts up to 7 days on a real-time basis to the public.
  • Utilizes advanced technologies such as satellite data analysis, mathematical modelling and real-time monitoring.
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  • Flood watch
  • Central Water Commission (CWC)

Exercise Tarang Shakti

Indian Air Force (IAF) hosted Phase-I of the Exercise Tarang Shakti at Sulur airbase in Tamil Nadu.

About Exercise Tarang Shakti

  • India’s first Multinational air exercise. 
  • Aims to showcase India’s defense prowess and provide a platform for participating militaries to foster interoperability.
  • IAF announced to conduct it biennially. 
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  • Indian Air Force (IAF)
  • Tarang Shakti
  • Multinational air exercise

Ballast water

According to Scientists, ballast water carried by ships is providing a vehicle to bring in exotic and invasive species in coastal areas.

About Ballast Water

  • It is fresh or saltwater held in the ballast tanks and cargo holds of ships to provide stability and maneuverability.
  • Untreated ballast water released at the ship’s destination could potentially introduce a new invasive marine species.
  • International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention), adopted in 2004, regulates the transfer of potentially invasive species.
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  • Ballast Water
  • BWM Convention

DDoS Cyber attack

Recently, a massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack resulted in glitches in interview of a former US President over Social Media platform X.

About DDoS Attacks

  • It is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, service or network by overwhelming the target or its surrounding infrastructure with a flood of Internet traffic.
    • In Denial of Service (DoS) attack, the attacker uses a single internet connection to barrage a target with fake requests or to try and exploit a cybersecurity vulnerability.
  • It can utilize multiple compromised computer systems as sources of attack traffic.
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  • Cyberattack
  • DDoS
  • Denial of Service

Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile

Recently, DRDO successfully test-fired indigenously built Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM).

About MPATGM Weapon System

  • It is a shoulder-launched, portable missile system, specifically designed to counter enemy tanks and armoured vehicles.
  • It consists of Launcher, Target Acquisition System, and Fire Control Unit.
  • It is equipped with advanced infrared homing sensors and integrated avionics which makes it versatile in both day and night operations.
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  • DRDO
  • MPATGM Weapon System
  • Anti-Tank Guided Missile

Forever Chemicals

Researchers from the US found methods to trace the origin and destination of the Forever Chemicals, scientifically known as Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).

About Forever Chemicals

  • Forever chemicals refer to human-made toxic compositions which are not depleted naturally and can stay in the environment for thousands of years.
  • Applications: Water-proofing, heat resistance, detergents, food packaging and non-stick technologies, etc.
  • Concerns: Could lead to adverse health effects such as liver damage, low infant birth weights, hormonal imbalance, fertility issues, immune system effects, and even cancer.
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  • Forever Chemicals
  • Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
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