Large Hadron Collider (LHC)

On July 5, 2022, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), world’s most powerful particle collider, started smashing protons into each other, at levels of energy that did not exist before. Key Facts Now, scientists will record and analyse the data. It ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Disinvestment of Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited

On July 4, 2022, strategic disinvestment transaction of Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd (NINL) was completed. Highlights The disinvestment transaction was completed by transferring 93.71 per cent stake of joint venture partners to Tata Steel Long Products Limited (TSLPL). Joint Venture partners ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: July 6, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 6, 2022 INDIA – Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announces setting up of Dr Rajendra Prasad Memorial Award in public administration in field of academic excellence – Odisha tops state ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Hurun India Future Unicorn Index 2022

The Hurun India Future Unicorn Index 2022 was released by Hurun Research Institute recently. As per index, India will have 122 new unicorns in next two to four years. Key Facts As per report, Startups, Zepto, Shiprocket, Turtlemint are at ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

World Unidentified flying objects (UFO) Day

The World Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) day is observed on July 2, besides June 24, worldwide to raise awareness among people on planet earth to gather together and watch skies for UFOs. Key Points Main goal of July 2 celebration ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

CoVarScan rapid COVID-19 test

Researchers have developed a rapid Covid-19 test, called “CoVarScan rapid Covid-19 test”. This test will help in identifying different variants of SARS-CoV-2 in some hours. CoVarScan rapid Covid-19 test The CoVarScan test detects the signatures of eight hotspots on SARS-CoV-2 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022

The MoEFCC recently notified Forest (conservation) Rules 2022, under Forest (conservation) Act, 1980. About Forest (conservation) Rules 2022 Provisions of Forest (conservation) Rules 2022 include: An advisory committee, a screening committee at State or UT and a regional empowered committee ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Anthrax outbreak in Kerala

Health Minister of Kerala, Veena George, recently confirmed the outbreak of Anthrax in Athirappilly of Thrissur district, after finding several carcasses of wild boar. Key Points Anthrax is a serious infectious disease, which is caused by spore-forming bacteria. It has ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Varroa Destructor or Mite

Australian authorities have exterminated honeybees in recent weeks, for preventing a potentially devastating parasitic plague, that is affecting the southeast region Australia. Key facts The recent outbreak of the deadly varroa mite has become massive threat to honey industry of ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

RPF: Operation “NARCOS”

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) recently recovered narcotics products of worth Rs. 7.40 Crore under its “Operation NARCOS”. What is Operation NARCOS? The RPF launched the operation NARCOS in the month of June 2022, for bringing attention to menace of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs