Iskander-M missile system

Russia has announced to transfer the “Iskander-M Missile System” to Belarus. This missile system can use ballistic or cruise missiles, in their nuclear and conventional versions. About Iskander-M missile system Iskander-M missile system is codenamed as “SS-26 Stone” by NATO. Russia ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

IOC launched indoor solar cook top Surya Nutan

On June 22, 2022 Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) unveiled its patented indigenous solar cook top called Surya Nutan. Key Points Surya Nutan has been developed by Faridabad R&D centre of the oil refiner (IOC). The solar cook top will aid ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Seven companies have built ONDC compatible apps

According to union commerce and industry ministry, seven companies have adopted ONDC protocols and have built their own ONDC-compatible apps. Highlights These apps have been able to complete the cascaded transactions successfully, across the ONDC network during pilot phase. Cascaded ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

India’s GSAT-24 satellite launched on French rocket

On June 23, India launched its GSAT-24 satellite, that has been built by ISRO for NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). Key Points GSAT-24 satellite was launched on Ariane 5 space launch vehicle, by French company Arianespace. It was launched from Kourou ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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IIT Madras 5G test bed for Army Training Command

The Army Training Command (ARTRAC) has announced to establish a 5G Testbed in association with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Madras. Key Points The 5G test bed for Army Training Command will be established at Military College of Telecommunication at ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

South Korea: Launch of First domestically built space rocket

On June 21, South Korea launched its first domestically built space rocket in second attempt. Space rocket was launched months after its previous lift-off could not place a payload into orbit. Why is this launch significant for South Korea? Successful ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Study: Human Middle Ear Evolved From Fish Gills

According to a study led by scientists from Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Palaeoanthropology (IVPP) of Chinese Academy of Sciences, middle ear of human has evolved from fish gills. Human Middle Ear Middle ear of human houses three tiny, vibrating ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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HomoSEP: IIT Madras Robot to clean septic tanks

Indian Institute of Technology Madras has developed a robot called to clean septic tanks and eliminate manual scavenging in India. It is all set to be deployed in field. Highlights A total of ten robots are planned to be deployed ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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China’s biggest and most modern aircraft carrier

On June 17, 2022 China launched its third aircraft carrier, named “Fujian” in a bid to extend the range of its navy in Indo-Pacific region. About Fujian aircraft carrier The newly launched aircraft carrier is most advanced and first “fully ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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Gaia Space Mission and Starquakes

The Gaia Space Observatory of European Space Agency recently detected several “starquakes”, which were similar to tsunami-like earthquakes. Key Points Gaia Space Mission was launched in 2013. It studies the Milky Way. The mission has created a map of galaxy. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs