Page-37 of Current Affairs - May, 2023

Project-SMART

May 9, 2023

The “Station Area Development along Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail” project has been approved by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the ..

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Lithium Reserve in Rajasthan’s Degana

May 8, 2023

India recently discovered lithium reserves in Rajasthan’s Degana (Nagaur), marking another step towards achieving the country’s net zero emissions goal. This is the second lithium reserve to be discovered in India, after the 5.9 million tonnes lithium reserves in were ..

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US Patriot Shoots Down Kh-47 Kinzhal

May 8, 2023

On May 7, 2022, Ukraine announced that it had shot down a Kinzhal missile for the first time. The missile was targeted and brought down in the skies over Kyiv using a US Patriot air defense system. The downing of ..

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Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)

May 8, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently launched an initiative to provide an overview of different aspects of Space Science and Technology to students. The program, named Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START), is an introductory-level training program ..

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First Indian Air Force Heritage Centre

May 8, 2023

India’s Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh, inaugurated the Indian Air Force (IAF) Heritage Centre in Chandigarh. Key Facts About Indian Air Force Heritage Centre The Indian Air Force Heritage Centre is a joint project between the Union Territory administration and the ..

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One Minute Traffic Light Plan

May 8, 2023

The Indian city of Shimla will soon have a new traffic system aimed at easing traffic congestion during peak tourist and apple harvest seasons. According to the One Minute Traffic Light Plan proposed by the police, traffic lights will be ..

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The Report on Optimal Generation Capacity Mix for 2029-30

May 8, 2023

India’s Power Ministry recently released a report on the optimal generation capacity mix for 2029-30. According to the report, the per MW cost of putting up a new coal-fired thermal power plant is ₹8.34 crore. This figure is based on ..

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Syria’s Return to Arab League

May 8, 2023

The Arab League has recently made a decision to readmit Syria after more than a decade. Syria was thrown out of the organization for its brutal repression of pro-democracy protests that led to the ongoing civil war. This move has ..

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