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CarbSar – Britain’s Spy Satellite
British companies Surrey Satellite Technology Limited and Oxford Space Systems are teaming up to launch a low-cost radar satellite next year. Called CarbSar, the satellite is designed to fill the gap in Britain’s spying capacity. Importance of CarbSar The Ukraine ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
UK’s Contribution to Brazil’s Amazon Fund
The United Kingdom will contribute more than $101 million to Brazil’s Amazon Fund, which seeks to stop deforestation in the sprawling South American rainforest. The British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, made the announcement after holding talks with Brazilian President Luiz ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Coronation of King Charles III
The history of British royal coronations in London dates back around a thousand years, with numerous rituals developed over that period. The coronation of King Charles III and his wife, Camilla, will take place on May 6, which coincides with ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Meera Syal Receives the BAFTA Fellowship
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is one of the most prestigious award-giving bodies in the entertainment industry. One of their highest accolades is the BAFTA Fellowship, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Stone of Scone
On May 6, 2023, King Charles III’s coronation ceremony is scheduled to take place at Westminster Abbey in London. This event will mark the first coronation in the United Kingdom since Queen Elizabeth II’s in 1953, making it a highly ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
25 Years of Good Friday Agreement
The Good Friday Agreement, also known as the Belfast Agreement, is a historic peace agreement that ended the sectarian violence in Northern Ireland, commonly referred to as “The Troubles.” The agreement was signed on April 10, 1998, by the British ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
CPTPP and Britain’s Membership
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a trade pact that originated from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) after the United States withdrew in 2017. The agreement includes 11 countries, namely Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
New Guinea Singing Dog
The New Guinea singing dog is also known as the New Guinea Highland dog. It is a dog species found in the New Guinea Highlands on the island of New Guinea. This breed is one of the few considered “barkless” ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Challenger 2 Tank: An Overview
Recently, the UK announced that it would be sending a squadron of Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine to aid in the country’s fight against Russian aggression. This move comes at a time when Ukraine faces increasing hostility from Russia, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
“Indo + Caribbean: The creation of a culture” Exhibition
The Museum of London Docklands was founded in 2003, with the main focus of highlighting the history of the River Thames, the growth of the Port of London, and the docks’ historical ties to the Atlantic slave trade. The museum ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs