Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project
Indian delegation visits Hawaii to discuss progress of TMT.
- A new class of extremely large telescopes that will allow seeing deeper into space and observing cosmic objects with unprecedented sensitivity.
- Joint venture of 5 countries – India, Canada, US, China and Japan.
- Installed at Mauna Kea in Hawaii.
- Able to resolve objects 12 times better than the Hubble Space Telescope.
Atal Setu Nhava Sheva Sea Link
Prime Minister inaugurated Atal Setu Nhava Sheva Sea Link (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link).
- Country’s longest Sea bridge
- Connects Sewri in Mumbai with Nhava Sheva in Raigad district.
- Eases travel between Mumbai-Navi Mumbai.
Humboldt’s enigma
The Hindu Explained Article
- States that mountain regions generally display higher diversity than tropical regions.
- While the conventional belief is that the world’s tropical areas have greater productivity and diversity.
- The proponents of Humboldt’s enigma hold that many areas outside the tropics are also highly biodiverse (Mountains).
- Scientists have also found that the more heterogeneous the geological composition of mountains is, the more biodiverse they are.
Green Rupee Term Deposit Scheme
State Bank of India has launched the scheme to mobilise funds for environment-friendly initiatives and projects.
- Launched by – State Bank of India
- Open to – Resident individuals, non-individuals, and NRI customers.
- Green deposit means an interest-bearing deposit, received by regulated entities (RE) for a fixed period the proceeds of which are earmarked for being allocated towards green finance.