Earth Observation Satellite: EOS-02 The Union Minister of Science & Technology said that EOS (Earth Observation Satellite)-02 satellite will be launched in the second quarter of 2022. The launch was delayed due to pandemic and consequent lockdown. Earlier, the Indian Space Research Organisation’s earth observation satellite EOS-04 and two small satellites (INSPIREsat-1 and INS-2TD) were […]
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Functioning Of The UIDAI : CAG Report
Functioning Of The UIDAI : CAG Report The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, has pulled up the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) over a range of issues related to the issuance of Aadhaar cards. The findings are part of the first performance review by the country’s independent auditor of UIDAI, which was […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 7th April 2022
Today Current Affairs: 7th April 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Hydra: Russia’s Dark Marketplace
Hydra : Russia ‘s Dark Marketplace German police said they have taken down Russian-language illegal darknet marketplace Hydra, the largest such network in the world, and seized bitcoins worth €23 million ($25 million). Founded in 2015, Hydra sold illegal drugs, stolen credit card data, counterfeit currency and fake identity documents, masking the identities of those […]
The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
The Hindu Succession Act, 1956: The Supreme Court asked the Centre to respond to a petition challenging provisions in the Hindu Succession Act as gender discriminatory. The petition filed by Kamal Anant Khopkar said Sections 15 and 16 of the Act, which deals with inheritance of self-acquired and inherited properties of Hindu women, “unveils deeply […]
Bucha Civilian Killings
Bucha Civilian Killings: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian troops of committing “the most terrible war crimes” since World War II in an address to the United Nations Security Council. The grimmest discoveries have been made in a Kyiv suburb called Bucha, a town located about 25 km to the northwest of the capital, which […]
International Day Of Sport For Development And Peace 2022 : Theme
International Day Of Sport For Development And Peace: On 6th April, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed annually. This day is celebrated to highlight the importance of sports in society. This day recognizes the positive impact due to sports on the harmony and peace of various communities across the […]
The ‘Scheduled Tribes And Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Rights Act)’
The ‘Scheduled Tribes And Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Rights Act)’: Ignoring the law that stresses that original inhabitants, traditional forest dwellers and Adivasis must not be evicted from Tiger Reserves, the MoEFCC, has recently simply stated that they will be rehabilitated so that they do not lose their traditional livelihood. No details on […]
WHO Suspended Covaxin
WHO Suspended Covaxin: The WHO has suspended Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin’s supply through UN agencies, after an inspection flagged issues relating to manufacturing. Covaxin had got emergency use listing (EUL) from the WHO in November 2021 as it met the standards set by the WHO for protection against the coronavirus disease. The WHO’s EUL is also […]
Prahlad Patel 115th Birth Anniversary
Prahlad Patel 115th Birth Anniversary: The Prime Minister recalled the ‘Nation First’ spirit of freedom fighter Prahlad Patel on his 115th birth anniversary. He noted Shri Prahladji Patel’s generosity in social service and his sacrifice. And requested universities in Gujarat should carry out research and bring to light such forgotten freedom fighters and underscore their […]
