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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
Asia Cup Hockey Tournament: India Wins Bronze
In the eight-team Asia Cup hockey tournament, India beat Japan for the second time to win the bronze medal. This match was held at the GBK Sports Complex in Jakarta. Raj Kumar Pal scored in the seventh minute which saw ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Seoul Forest Declaration
On the 13th of May 2022, the 15th World Forestry Congress concluded in Seoul and the Seoul Forest Declaration was adopted. The 15th edition of this event was hosted by the South Korean government in Seoul. What is World Forestry ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Yoon Suk Yeol: New President of South Korea – Update (May, 2022)
On 10th May 2022, Yoon Suk-yeol was sworn in as the new president of South Korea in Seoul’s National Assembly. He took office at a time when there are high ongoing tensions with North Korea. When was the election result ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs
Yoon Suk-yeol: New President of South Korea
Following his victory in South Korea’s presidential election, Yoon Suk-yeol, a conservative former prosecutor, is set to become the country’s next president. Overview: The 61-year-old Yoon Suk-yeol defeated Lee Jae-myung by a slim margin. With the final vote count separated ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs
North Korea Spy Satellite
A day after regional military agencies confirmed the country’s second ballistic missile launch in a week, North Korea performed another test for reconnaissance satellite systems. Overview: The launch was carried out by North Korea’s National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
S. Korea tests controlling Air Taxis
On November 11, 2021, South Korea demonstrated a system to control urban air mobility vehicles (UAM). Key Points The Urban Air Mobility Vehicles will serve as taxis between major airports and downtown Seoul. This project will be functional by 2025 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Nuri: South Korea’s First Homegrown Space Rocket
South Korea has launched its first ever space rocket on October 21, 2021. This is the first rocket completely developed and built in South Korea. However, it failed to successfully deploy a test satellite into orbit. Highlights The rocket is ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Indo-Korean Bilateral Friendship Park inaugurated in Delhi Cantt
Indian Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh and South Korean Defence Minister, Suh Wook have inaugurated “Indo-Korean Bilateral Friendship Park” in Delhi Cantt on March 26, 2021. Friendship Park has been built to commemorate contribution of Indian peacekeepers in the Korean War ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
UAE starts operation of Arab world’s first nuclear power reactor
The United Arab Emirates has launched operations at the Arab world’s first nuclear power plant on the Gulf Coast to the east of Qatar. Nuclear fission has started in one of the four reactors at the Barakah plant, which uses ..