James Webb Space Telescope (JWST): NASA is set to launch the large infrared James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) touted as the “premier observatory” of the coming decade later this year. Considered the successor of the Hubble Space Telescope, JWST will study various phases in the history of the universe, from the formation of solar systems […]
Merchandise Programme
Merchandise Programme: In a bid to create awareness and kindling interest of students, children and the public in the domain of space and technology, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has come up with the customised-themed merchandise programme in partnership with multiple companies on board. So far, eight companies have registered with ISRO on a […]
What Are Phosphorus Rocks?
What Are Phosphorus Rocks?: Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers informed Parliament that India will explore indigenous deposits of phosphatic rock, a step towards becoming AatmaNirbhar in fertilizer production. Phosphorus rocks or phosphate rocks are unprocessed ores. Phosphate rock deposits can be sedimentary (formed from sediment deposited by water or air) or igneous (having solidified […]
Dholavira: UNESCO World Heritage
Dholavira: UNESCO World Heritage: Dholavira, the archaeological site of a Harappan-era city, received the UNESCO world heritage site tag. While Dholavira became the fourth site from Gujarat and 40th from India to make the list, it is the first site of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) in India to get the tag. The IVC […]
GRB 200826A : Gamma-Ray Burst
GRB 200826A: Gamma-Ray Burst: A group of astronomers have detected a very short, powerful burst of high-energy radiation also known as Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs) that lasted for about a second. It was named GRB 200826A after the date it occurred, which is 26th August 2020. It was detected by National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) […]
World Economic Outlook Report 2021 : IMF
World Economic Outlook: IMF: The latest edition of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook has cut its 2021 growth forecast for India to 9.5% from 12.5% estimated earlier in April 2021. While re-calibrating its forecast IMF considered two major factors which are access to vaccines and risk of new Corona-variants. Indian Economy: Indian […]
Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2020
Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2020: The Bill was recently passed by the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to widen the scope of entities that can engage in factoring business. Factoring is a transaction where an entity (like MSMEs) ‘sells’ its receivables ( dues from a customer) to a third party ( a ‘factor’ like a […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 28th July 2021
Today Current Affairs: 28th July 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Garib Nawaz Employment Scheme
Garib Nawaz Employment Scheme: The Union Minister for Minority Affairs replied in the Parliament that a total number of 371 training centers under Gharib Nawaz Employment Scheme were opened across the country. About Gharib Nawaz Employment Scheme: It was launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in 2017. Maulana Azad Education Foundation, an autonomous body […]
Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) Programme
Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) Programme: Under the Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) programme, the government has given approval for establishing two additional facilities. In 2020, India filled its strategic petroleum reserves in view of the slump in crude prices. The new facilities will be commercial-cum-strategic facilities with a total storage capacity of 6.5 MMT (Million Metric […]
