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Metavalent Bonding
Metavalent bonding is a newly discovered chemical bonding phenomenon that has caught the attention of the scientific community. This bonding mechanism is found in solids and exhibits a unique property that can conduct electricity like a metal and heat like ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Brazil’s Fake News Law
Brazil’s Congress is considering a regulatory bill that would shift the responsibility of reporting illegal content on their sites onto internet companies. The bill, known as the Fake News Law or Bill 2630, proposes penalties for tech companies that fail ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Internet in India Report 2022
A new report published by IAMAI and Kantar revealed that a majority of Indians have become active internet users in 2022, with 52% of the population or 759 million people accessing the internet at least once a month. The report ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
New US-Mexico Immigration Policies
The US and Mexico have agreed on a five-point plan to deter illegal border crossings while also opening up other pathways for migrants. Homeland Security adviser Liz Sherwood-Randall met with Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and other top officials, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s Visit to Maldives
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to the Maldives marks the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister in 11 years, highlighting the growing relationship between India and the island nation. Inauguration of the ‘Ekatha Harbour’ Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
RBI Report on Currency and Finance
On May 3, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a report on currency and finance for the financial year (FY) 2022-23. The theme of the report is ‘Towards a Greener Cleaner India,’ which reflects India’s focus on reducing ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
SEBI introduces the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) System
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) system for issuers that have listed or are planning to list non-convertible securities, securitized debt instruments, and security receipts. The LEI is a unique global ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
World Press Freedom Index 2023
India’s ranking in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index has slipped to 161 out of 180 countries, according to the latest report released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). This ranking reflects a significant decline in press freedom in the country. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Somnath Temple in 3D Cave
The Somnath Temple, one of the foremost jyotirlinga sites located in Gujarat, India, can now be virtually explored in a 3D cave located in Delhi. The cave was created by the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board, a state government agency ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Two New Species of Jumping Spiders
Two new species of jumping spiders have been discovered by researchers at the Zoological Survey of India. These spiders are similar to other members of the genus Phintella, which typically inhabit under leaves and barks of shrubs and grasses. Their ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs