Sagittarius A* (SgrA*) : Black Hole at Centre of Milky Way Scientists from the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) facility revealed the first image of the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way. The image of Sagittarius A* (SgrA*) gave further support to the idea that the compact object at the centre of our […]
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Macolin Convention
Macolin Convention: The 12th meeting of Interpol’s Match-Fixing Task Force (IMFTF), in which the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was one of the participants, concluded with a call for harmonised global efforts to curb competition manipulation. The participants discussed the emerging uses of technology, big data and social media given that criminal syndicates were increasingly […]
Utkarsh Samaroh : Gujrat
Utkarsh Samaroh : Gujrat Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed ‘Utkarsh Samaroh’ held at Bharuch in Gujarat. The programme has organized to mark the celebration of 100 percent saturation of four key schemes of the state government in the district. These will help in providing timely financial assistance to those in need. Bharuch district administration […]
New Chief Election Commissioner : Rajiv Kumar
New Chief Election Commissioner : Rajiv Kumar The President of India has appointed Rajiv Kumar as the Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India. Rajiv Kumar will assume the charge of office of the Chief Election Commissioner with effect from 15th of May. Sushil Chandra will demit the Office of the Chief Election […]
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010: Representatives of NGOs, middlemen and public servants of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) division of MHA were recently arrested by the CBI for committing violations of FCRA provisions and facilitating illegal clearances in lieu of bribes”. FCRA clearances have been a fraught issue for several years, and the government has […]
What Is Tomato Flu?
What Is Tomato Flu? Tamil Nadu has ramped up surveillance at its borders in the wake of “tomato flu” cases being detected in Kerala. The flu gets its name because of the red blister it causes. The flu affects children below five years of age. The symptoms of this flu, also called Tomato fever, include […]
Global Annual To Decadal Climate Update Report
Global Annual To Decadal Climate Update Report: According to the global annual to decadal climate update report issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), India could be among the few regions globally where below normal temperatures have been predicted for the year 2022 and the next four years. The year 2022 will be cooler (compared […]
Mission Amrit Sarovar
Mission Amrit Sarovar: With a view to conserve water for the future, the Prime Minister launched a new Mission on Amrit Sarovar on 24th April 2022. The Mission is aimed at developing and rejuvenating 75 water bodies in each district of the country as a part of celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The Mission […]
Association Of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA)
Association Of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA): India has been unanimously elected as the new Chair of the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) for 2022-2024 at the recently held meeting of the Executive board and General Assembly at Manila, Philippines on May 7, 2022. Commission on Elections, Manila was the current chair of AAEA. The […]
National Technology Day 2022 : Theme
National Technology Day 2022 : Theme Since 1999, May 11 is celebrated as National Technology Day to mark India’s technological advancements. The theme of Year 2022 is: “Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future”. Significance of the day: On May 11, 1998, India detonated three nuclear bombs in the Indian Army’s Pokhran […]