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Bihar Astronomical Observatory in UNESCO list
106-year-old astronomical observatory at the Langat Singh College, Muzaffarpur in Bihar has been added to UNESCO World heritage observatories list. This observatory is first of its kind in eastern part of India. About the Astronomical Observatory: The Astronomical Observatory in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Indian Oil- NTCA MoU on ‘Project Cheetah’
Recently, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation to relocate cheetahs from Africa to India, under Project Cheetah. as a part of the MoU, the IOC will grant Rs 50.22 crore ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Justice U.U. Lalit named as CJI’s Successor
On August 4, 2022, Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana recommended the name of Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as his successor. Recommendation was sent to the Union Minister for Law and Justice. Highlights: Justice NV Ramana is scheduled to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Experiential Learning for 21st Century Program
Experiential Learning for 21st Century Programme was recently launched for Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Principals and Teachers, in virtual mode. It was launched by CBSE, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and ESTS in association with TATA trusts, TISS and MGIS. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Indian Navy’s all-women crew completes maiden Maritime Surveillance Mission
Women officers of Indian Navy recently made history after completing their maiden all-women independent “maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission” to the North Arabian Sea. The mission was completed onboard a Dornier 228 aircraft. Important facts to know: Maritime Surveillance Mission ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
South Korea’s first spacecraft launched to the moon
South Korea launched its maiden spacecraft to the moon, joining the race with other countries, on August 4, 2022. The South Korean lunar orbiter will inspect the future landing spots. It was launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
AzaadiSAT: ISRO’s Smallest Rocket in Space
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its smallest commercial rocket ‘Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)’ carrying ‘AzaadiSAT’, on August 7, 2022. It will be launched to unfurl the Tricolour in space, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 5, 2022
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 5, 2022 INDIA – Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana recommends name of Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as his successor – India and the US to conduct military exercise ..