Gaganyaan: ISRO successfully test fires liquid fuel engine

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the third long duration hot test of liquid fuel powered, Vikas Engine. Highlights With this testing, ISRO has moved further for its first human space mission Gaganyaan. Third long duration hot test ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Delhi govt-Google to provide Real-Time Bus Tracking Service

Delhi government has partnered with tech giant Google to launch a system to enable commuters to access real-time information about buses. Key Points Google will be providing real time information including arrival time, departure time and their routes. Deal was ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

EU releases tough Climate Change Plans

European Union’s executive branch released new legislation to meet its pledge of cutting emissions of gases causing global warming by 55% this decade. About “Fit for 55” legislation EU’s ‘fit for 55’ legislation includes a controversial plan to tax foreign ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Govt directs to withdraw FIRs under Sec 66A of IT Act

Central Government has directed all states and Union Territories to ask police stations under their jurisdiction to withdraw FIRs registered under Section 66 of Information Technology Act, 2000. Key Points Government also directed not to register cases under repealed Section ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

6th anniversary of Skill India Mission

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on July 15, 2021 on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day 2021 and 6th anniversary of Skill India Mission. Highlights In his address, Prime Minister highlighted “Skill development of youth of new ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

SCO Dushanbe meet- Highlights

India, during SCO meeting in Dushanbe, has called on members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to act against terrorism and terror financing. Highlights Meeting was dominated by deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan. Meeting was attended by representatives from countries having ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Cabinet approves MoU with Russia on coking Coal

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Russia on cooperation in coking Coal. Coking coal is used for Steel making. MoU was signed between Ministry of Steel (India) and Ministry ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Cabinet approves MoU with Denmark on Health

Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (India) and Ministry of Health (Denmark) on Cooperation in areas of Health and Medicine. Benefits of MoU ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021