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What is Solar conjunction?
American Space Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently decided to stop sending active commands to its missions on the MARS for next few weeks till the time “Mars solar conjunction” remains in effect. What is Solar Conjunction? As ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
American bumblebee could be declared endangered
According to US Fish and Wildlife Services, the American bumblebee population has decreased by 89% in past 20 years, and it could be declared as “endangered species”. Key Facts US Fish & Wildlife Services will conduct a one-year review, after ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India-US to set-up JWG in Defence industrial security
India and United States (US) held their Industrial Security Agreement (ISA) summit between September 27 to October 01, 2021 at New Delhi. Key facts The summit was organised in order to develop a protocol to exchange classified information between the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
New species of blind freshwater eel discovered in Mumbai
New species of blind freshwater eel has been by four scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). Highlights Eel species was discovered from a well in Mumbai, Maharashtra. As per scientists, eel is a blind freshwater hypogean. This is the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
IFSCA sets up Expert Committee on Sustainable Finance
International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has constituted an Expert Committee in a bid to recommend approach towards development of Sustainable Finance Hub. Key Points The expert committee is being chaired by C.K. Mishra, Former Secretary to the “Ministry of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
SACRED Portal made functional
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment operationalised the “SACRED portal” on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons on October 1, 2021. Portal has been developed in order to provide a platform for senior citizens in India seeking employment ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
NITI Aayog: The State Nutrition Profile
NITI Aayog released its “State Nutrition Profile” report on October 1, 2021. In the report, nineteen States and Union Territories received their nutrition profiles. Highlights The State Nutrition Profiles (SNPs) report comprises of a comprehensive compilation of crucial data that ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 2, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 2, 2021 INDIA – PM launches 2nd phase of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U 2.0) and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT 2.0) with the aspiration to make all ..