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ISRO: Launch of PSLV C-53 Satellites

July 1, 2022

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched PSLV-C53 mission from Sri harikota, Andhra Pradesh. It carried three satellites from Singapore.   Highlights PSLV-C53 is the second dedicated commercial mission of the space agency’s commercial arm NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). PSLV-C53 ..

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Computerisation of Primary Agriculture and Credit Society (PACS)

July 1, 2022

Cabinet has approved computerisation of primary agricultural credit societies (PACS) with total outlay of 2516 crore rupees. Highlights The project has proposed computerization of about 63,000 functional PACS over a period of five years. The project focuses on improving efficiency ..

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Abhyas High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT)

July 1, 2022

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested Abhyas, which is a high-speed expendable aerial target (HEAT). This was flight-tested from Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off the Bay of Bengal coast in Odisha. Highlights Abhyas has been designed ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: July 1, 2022

July 1, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 1, 2022 INDIA – Maharashtra: Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde sworn in as new CM, BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis as Deputy CM – Uddhav Thackeray resigned as CM after SC refused ..

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Standards for fortified rice kernels (FRKs)

June 30, 2022

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently decided to operationalise standards for fortified rice kernels (FRKs). Key Points Standards for fortified rice kernels will be operationalised with immediate effect, in order to strengthen national-level fortification programme in ..

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Pay Roll Automation for Disbursement of Monthly Allowances (PADMA)

June 30, 2022

On June 28, 2022, Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) Rajnish Kumar, Ministry of Defence, inaugurated the “Pay Roll Automation for Disbursement of Monthly Allowances (PADMA)”. About PADMA PADMA is an automated Pay & Allowances module, launched for the Indian ..

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Renminbi Liquidity Arrangement

June 30, 2022

On June 25, 2022 the central bank of China inked an agreement with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), for establishing a Renminbi Liquidity Arrangement (RMBLA). About Renminbi Liquidity Arrangement The Renminbi Liquidity Arrangement will provide support to participating central banks ..

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Kihoto Hollohan Judgment

June 30, 2022

On June 27, 2022, the supreme court asked 16 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs to respond to disqualification notice issued by Deputy Speaker, until July 12. Key Facts Earlier, deputy speaker had given 48 hours to MLAs to respond. In this crisis, references have ..

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National Statistics Day

June 30, 2022

The National Statistics Day is observed on June 29, each year. It aims to raise public awareness on value of statistics in everyday life and planning & development process. History of the Day The National Statistics Day is being observed ..

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Hermit Spyware- Key Facts

June 30, 2022

A cloud-based security company, Lookout, recently discovered a new spyware called “Hermit”. Key Facts Hermit spyware is capable of affecting Android and iOS devices. As per TechCrunch report, Lookout’s security researchers have informed that, national governments have used the android ..

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