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India’s communication satellite GSAT-30 launched successfully Context : India’s latest communication satellite GSAT-30 was successfully launched from the Spaceport in French Guiana . The launch vehicle Ariane 5 VA-251 lifted off from Kourou Launch BRead More…
WHO released 2020 Global Health Challenges report Context : The World Health Organization (WHO) released the list of Global Health Challenges of the forthcoming year on 13 January 2020. Report Highlights : The list of Global Health Challenges highlighted 13 potential threats.The top among the listed threats was Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) and cRead More…
Statue of Unity enters 8 Wonders of SCO list Context : The 182-meter tall Statue of Unity in Gujarat enters Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s ‘8 Wonders of SCO’ list. The announcement was made by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced on 13 January. SCO aims to promote tourism among member nations. Statue of Unity :The Statue of Unity staRead More…
China operationalised the world’s largest radio telescope, FAST Context : China operationalized the world’s largest radio telescope in southwest China’s Guiyang city, the capital of Guizhou province. The FAST telescope is was launched after three years of trial operation. FAST telescope : The Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (Read More…
Centre promulgated Ordinance to amend coal mining laws Context : The Central government announced the promulgation of the ordinance for amendment in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act, 1957 and the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015. Ordinance :On 11 January 2019, the Union Cabinet approved the promulgation of Mineral Laws (ARead More…
China reported the first case from new Coronavirus Context : Chinese health authorities reported that a new virus implicated in a pneumonia outbreak was identified in the city of Wuhan, China. The researchers discovered that the new strain of the virus is that of the coronavirus. Coronavirus :Coronaviruses infects the respiratory tract. Symptoms :The virus shows symRead More…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed on 11 February Context : International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed on 11 February. The day aims to achieve the empowerment of women and girls and promote the participation of women and girls in science. According to the UN, less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. Only around 30% of all Read More…
“In-depth review of India’s energy policies” Context : The International Energy Agency (IEA) along with the country’s policy think tank NITI Aayog released the first in-depth review of India’s energy policies. The review aims to set out a range of recommendations in each energy policy area.The IEA regularly releases energy policy reviews for its member aRead More…
“Curative Petition“ Context : Recently, the two Nirbhaya case convicts have filed Curative petitions in the Supreme Court. Earlier, the convicts had filed a mercy petition and review petition which has been rejected. About “Curative Petition” : The concept of the curative petition was first evolved by the Supreme Court of India in RupaRead More…
Operation Sankalp Context : Indian Navy continues to deploy one warship for Operation SANKALP in order to ensure the safe passage of Indian Flag Vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz amidst deteriorating US-Iran relations. Indian Navy launched Operation SANKALP in the Gulf Region on 19th June 2019.Indian Navy warships and aircraft are deployed to Read More…
