ESA’s Experiment on Frying in Space

The European Space Agency (ESA) has undertaken an intriguing study to investigate the effects of microgravity on culinary methods like frying. Conducted during parabolic flights that simulate weightlessness, this pioneering research aims to understand the dynamics of frying in space. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Source of Solar Wind

The Parker Solar Probe, a pioneering solar mission, has ventured closer to the sun to unravel its mysteries. This groundbreaking mission has made a remarkable discovery—the source of the solar wind. Understanding the solar wind is of great significance as ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

UGC Introduces New Degree Nomenclatures

In a move aligned with global norms and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the higher education regulator in India, the University Grants Commission (UGC), is set to introduce a fresh range of college degree names. These changes aim to ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

India, France and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise

The first-ever India-France-UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise recently took place in the Gulf of Oman. This exercise marked a significant milestone in strengthening trilateral cooperation among the navies of India, France, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With the objective of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme Extended

The government has given its approval for the continuation of the ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme.’ The central sector scheme aims to explore coal and lignite resources in the country, estimate their availability, and prepare detailed project reports for ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Devankanam Charuharitham (Beautiful Green Abodes of God)

The Kerala government has taken a unique approach to tackle climate change and its negative impacts in the state. In an ambitious project, the government aims to enhance the green cover of over 3000 temples managed by five Devaswom Boards ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

HUDA City Centre-Cyber City Metro Project

The central government has given its approval for a groundbreaking metro project that aims to revolutionize connectivity in Gurugram. The project, which will connect Huda City Centre to Gurugram’s Cyber City with a spur to Dwarka Expressway, is set to ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Air Defender 23

The multinational exercise, Air Defender 23, is set to make history as the largest air force deployment exercise conducted by NATO. This joint endeavor involves 25 nations coming together to train in the airspace above Europe in a display of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Harnessing Geraniol for Eggplant Crop Protection

Farmers face numerous challenges in protecting their eggplant crops from pests, including the shoot and fruit borer (SFB). However, recent research conducted by scientists at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune has uncovered a natural compound ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Andhra Pradesh’s Guaranteed Pension Scheme (GPS)

In a significant policy decision, the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet announced on June 7 its approval to replace the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) with the Guaranteed Pension Scheme (GPS) for government employees. This move aims to provide enhanced financial security and ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs