Current Affairs - December, 2021

First Magnetic Field on an Exoplanet

Recently, a team of astronomers used data from the Hubble Space Telescope for discovering the signature of a magnetic field on an Exoplanet. The findings were described in the journal called Nature Astronomy. Such a feature has been seen on an exoplanet, for ..

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China- Elon Musk Space Tussle

Recently, Chinese citizens lashed out against Elon Musk’s space programme, after China complained that its space station had to take evasive action in order to avoid collision with satellites launched by Musk’s Starlink programme. Highlights As per China, satellites from ..

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Indonesia’s stance on RCEP

On August 25, 2021, Trade Minister of India, Muhammad Lutfi, presented his case for lower house of Indonesia’s legislature, for ratifying the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact. Highlights In his statement to DPR Commission VI, Minister had argued ..

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Largest ever Rhino Transfer

Recently, 30 white rhinos were transferred from South Africa to Rwanda, onboard a Boeing 747 chartered plane. They were transferred in light of increasing threat of illegal poaching. It was the largest single transfer of white rhinos ever. The White ..

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19th Tranche of Electoral Bonds Approved

Central government approved the issuance of 19th tranche of electoral bonds on December 31, 2021, ahead of assembly elections in five states. Highlights Sale of electoral bonds will be open from January 1 to 10, 2022. State Bank of India ..

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World’s longest Metro line opened in Shanghai

On December 31, 2021, World’s longest Metro Line was opened in China’s Shanghai Province. Key Facts With this inauguration, Shanghai uphold its rank as the city with the largest Metro network worldwide. The city opened two new metro lines – ..

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Tiger Deaths in India in 2021

According to National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), in 2021 India reported the death of around 126 tigers. Highlights Recently, a tiger was found dead in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, taking toll to 44 in MP in 2021. NTCA is investigating the ..

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India Semiconductor Mission – Key Facts

Information Technology Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched India Semiconductor Mission on December 29, 2021. Highlights Under the scheme, interested companies which seeks to tap the Rs 76,000-crore incentives earmarked by Central government for developing semiconductors and displaying manufacturing ecosystem in India ..

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