Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Bill

Singapore passed a law aimed at strengthening the government’s ability to detect, prevent or interrupt any foreign interference in national politics, either through the use of local representatives or through hostile information campaigns. Highlights The Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Law, passed ..

Mental Health Awareness Campaign Week

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will oversee “Mental Health Awareness Campaign Week” starting October 5, 2021. Key Highlights The climax of the campaign will be October 10, 2021. October 10 is also known as “World Mental Health ..

130th Edition of Durand Cup to be held in Kolkata

World’s third oldest and Asia’s oldest football tournament called Durand Cup, is all set to be held in Kolkata from September 5 to October 21, 2021. Highlights Durand Cup will be held after a year due to Covid-19 pandemic. Tournament ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

BioHub facility

BioHub facility is a global facility that will enable timely sharing of pathogen data between laboratories for improving the inquiry and preparedness against the disease outbreaks. The world’s first BioHub facility was set up by the WHO with the help ..

Parkinson’s disease

The Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that is caused due to neuron damage and drop in dopamine levels. Its symptoms include a trembling limbs, slow movements, stiff muscles, involuntary actions and loss of balance. The elderly around the age ..

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)

The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is a space telescope that was developed as part of NASA’s Explorers Programme to hunt for exoplanets. It was launched in 2018 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. It is currently revolving around an elliptical ..

PFRDA

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority or PFRDA is a statutory body under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Finance. It is responsible for overseeing and regulating the pensions within India. It was initially set up as an ..

CBI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is an investigating agency functioning under the jurisdiction of the Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. It was initially set up in 1965 to probe bribery and government corruption. Its scope was ..

Sarayu river

Sarayu river originates from a ridge south of Nanda Kot mountain in Uttarakhand. It passes through several towns in the Himalayan state before discharging into the Sharda River located at the Pancheshwar at the international border between India and Nepal. ..

Heron TP

Heron TP is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). This 14-metre long UAS is capable of conducting all-weather missions. Its maximum take-off weight is 5,670 kg and is capable of ..