Quasi-Moon : 2023 FW13 Astronomers have recently discovered a ‘quasi-moon’ called ‘2023 FW13’ that orbits the Earth but is actually gravitationally bound by the Sun. 2023 FW13 is an asteroid which has been designated as a quasi-satellite or a quasi-moon. It is among the few known quasi-moons or satellites that we know of in our […]
Month: June 2023
Environmental Guidelines For Stone Crushing Units
Environmental Guidelines For Stone Crushing Units: Stone crushing units have long been recognized as major contributors to fugitive dust emissions and severe air pollution. In response to the growing concern, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recently published the Environmental Guidelines for Stone Crushing Units. The guidelines are in alignment with the recommendations made by […]
Global Slavery Index 2023
Global Slavery Index 2023: According to the Walk Free Foundation’s Global Slavery Index 2023, 50 million people are living in conditions of modern slavery – a 25% rise over the last five years. Modern slavery refers to situations of exploitation in that a person cannot refuse or leave because of threats, violence, coercion, or deception. […]
Shenzhou-16 Spacecraft : Launched With Three Astronauts
Shenzhou-16 Spacecraft : Launched With Three Astronauts China’s Shenzhou-16 spacecraft has been launched with three astronauts, including the first Chinese civilian, to the Tiangong space station. Aim of the mission is to replace the crew of Shenzhou-15 and conduct tests and experiments over the next five months. Tiangong Space Station is a Chinese space station […]
e-Appeals Scheme 2023
e-Appeals Scheme 2023: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently launched the “e appeal” scheme, aimed at addressing the issue of pending appeals related to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) default and tax collection at source (TCS). This new initiative is expected to streamline the appeal process and expedite the resolution of such […]
Emirates Mission To The Asteroid Belt
Emirates Mission To The Asteroid Belt: This latest project, known as the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt, follows the UAE’s successful entry into Mars’ orbit with the Hope probe in February 2021. The spacecraft that the UAE intends to send to the asteroid belt is aptly named the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt. […]
