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Maip macrothorax: Largest Megaraptor Dinosaur
An apex-predator dinosaur has been discovered by Argentine palaeontologists. This dinosaur measured to be as tall as three stories building from its nose to its tail. It also used to disembowel its prey with its curved and sharp claws. Where ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
World Hand Hygiene Day
On the 5th of May, World Hand Hygiene Day is observed annually across the planet. This day is observed to increase visibility, global promotion, sustainability, and the importance of hand hygiene in health care. What is the theme for this ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation’s (IRCTC) first Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train will be run under the aegis of the new policy of the Ministry of Railways. On 21st June 2022, this train will be commencing its maiden journey. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
UN ‘Energy Plan of Action’
Recently, the United Nations launched the “UN-Energy Plan of Action Towards 2025” and “Energy Compact Action Network”. What is the UN-Energy Plan of Action? It sets out a framework for collective action by nearly 30 UN and international organizations. What ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Neobank: India’s 100th Unicorn Start-up
Open, a Bengaluru-based neobank platform has become the 100th unicorn start-up in India. What is the valuation of Open? The start-up has raised fresh funds that increased its valuation to USD 1 billion. The new investment round to raise funds ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
India-Nordic Summit 2022- Highlights
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Second India-Nordic Summit. Where was the summit held? Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. What are the highlights of the summit? The Nordic countries reiterated their support for India’s permanent membership of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Coast Guard’s Second Air Squadron
The second air squadron of the Indian Coast Guard has been commissioned. This squadron is equipped with the indigenously designed as well as developed advanced light helicopter (ALH) MK-III. Where has this squadron been commissioned? The squadron has been commissioned ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
ISRO 2024 Venus Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch a spacecraft to Venus in December 2024. What are the objectives of the ISRO Venus mission? To study what lies below the surface of the Venus. To study Venus’ atmosphere, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs