Thiomargarita magnifica Bacteria

Scientists have discovered a giant white bacterium named “Thiomargarita magnifica Bacteria” on rotting leaves in saline waters of red mangrove swamp in Guadeloupe in Lesser Antilles. How is this bacterium different? The average bacterium is usually between ~0.4 and 3 μm3 in ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

IN-SPACe: Authorisation for Private Space Sector Launches

Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has now allowed the private space sector launches in India and has started authorising Indian private firms. Key Points On June 24, Dhruva Space Pvt. Ltd. of Hyderabad and Digantara research & technologies ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Uranium Mining in Rajasthan

Huge reserves of Uranium have been found at Rohil (Khandela Tehsil) in Sikar district of Rajasthan. With this reserve, this state has come on the world map. It is located at around 120 km from state capital Jaipur. Key facts After ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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

Commonwealth Living Lands Charter

The Commonwealth group of nations drafted a non-binding “living lands charter” under which, the commonwealth members have decided to voluntarily dedicate a ‘living land’ in their countries for future generations. About Commonwealth ‘Living Lands Charter’ Countries have decided to dedicate ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

‘Dak Karmayogi’ e-learning portal

On June 28, 2022, Minister of Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw launched ‘Dak Karmayogi’. It is an e-learning portal of Department of Posts. Dak karmayogi Dak Karmayogi portal has been launched with the aim of enhancing competencies of departmental employees and Gramin ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

National Highways Excellence Awards-2021

The National Highways Excellence Awards 2021 was organised by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi. Key Points This event was organised under “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”. It was organised under the theme “Innovation and ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

National Insurance Awareness Day

National Insurance Awareness Day is observed on June 28, on annual basis. The day seeks to make people aware of several benefits of investing in an insurance policy or plan or policy. Key facts Insurance policies provides financial cover in ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

India-UAE Bilateral Talks

On June 28, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held bilateral talks at Abu Dhabi. Key Points Both the leaders reiterated their commitment to deepen and diversify India-UAE Comprehensive ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs