DRDO Successfully Tests Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System

The Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system was successfully flight-tested by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on July 24, 2024. This test showed that India is getting better at protecting itself against ballistic missiles with lengths of up ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Chinese Lunar Probe Finds Water Traces in Moon Soil

China’s Chang’e-5 lunar probe safely returned soil and rock samples from the Moon in 2020. These samples showed small amounts of water. A group of scientists wrote about this important discovery in the peer-reviewed magazine Nature Astronomy. Historical Background It’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

July 21 Marks Hottest Day Recorded Globally Ever

The average temperature of the Earth’s surface air rose to a record-high 17.09°C (62.7°F) on July 21, 2023. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) of the European Union reported this all-time high. It shows a worrying trend of rising temperatures ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism?

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was created by the European Union as part of its larger plan to fight climate change and keep European businesses competitive. What is CBAM? As part of CBAM, goods are taxed based on how ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

National Maritime Domain Awareness Centre

India is going to open a National Maritime Domain Awareness Center (NMDAC) to fight new dangers in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The NMDAC will focus on terrorism, piracy, trafficking, and illegal fishing. There are already advanced talks going on, ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Abhinav Bindra Awarded Olympic Order in Paris Ceremony

On 10 August, during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris, Abhinav Bindra, the iconic Indian shooter and first individual Olympic gold medalist from India, will be awarded the Olympic Order for his significant contributions to the Olympic Movement. This ceremony ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

World Leaders Summit 2024

The World Leaders Summit 2024 is a pivotal event bringing together influential figures at the historic House of Lords in the UK Parliament. This summit represents a significant opportunity for global dialogue and collaboration in addressing urgent international issues such ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

World’s Most Powerful Passports 2024: India ranks at 82nd

According to the Henley Passport Index, Singapore’s passport is once again the most powerful in the world, granting visa-free entry to 195 amazing places. This position is a testament to Singapore’s robust diplomatic network and its citizens’ ease of movement ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs