Water shortage in the Netherlands

The National Water levels in the Netherlands has declined to all-time low. As a result, country has been suffering from a water shortage. According to Water Shortage Management Team, continuous drought in country has led to ‘water shortage’. Water shortage ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Indian Companies in 2022 Fortune 500 list

In the Fortune Global 500 list of year 2022, 9 Indian public and private companies have been added. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has been ranked at 98th position in the list, with revenue worth USD 97,266.7 million. LIC ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Bihar Astronomical Observatory in UNESCO list

106-year-old astronomical observatory at the Langat Singh College, Muzaffarpur in Bihar has been added to UNESCO World heritage observatories list. This observatory is first of its kind in eastern part of India. About the Astronomical Observatory: The Astronomical Observatory in ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Indian Oil- NTCA MoU on ‘Project Cheetah’

Recently, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation to relocate cheetahs from Africa to India, under Project Cheetah. as a part of the MoU, the IOC will grant Rs 50.22 crore ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Justice U.U. Lalit named as CJI’s Successor

On August 4, 2022, Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana recommended the name of Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as his successor. Recommendation was sent to the Union Minister for Law and Justice. Highlights: Justice NV Ramana is scheduled to ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Experiential Learning for 21st Century Program

Experiential Learning for 21st Century Programme was recently launched for Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Principals and Teachers, in virtual mode. It was launched by CBSE, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and ESTS in association with TATA trusts, TISS and MGIS. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 5, 2022

41. Which state’s astronomical observatory has been included in the UNESCO list of Important Endangered Heritage Observatories? [A] Maharashtra[B] Bihar[C] West Bengal[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Bihar] Notes:The astronomical observatory at the LS College, Muzaffarpur has been included ..

Indian Navy’s all-women crew completes maiden Maritime Surveillance Mission

Women officers of Indian Navy recently made history after completing their maiden all-women independent “maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission” to the North Arabian Sea. The mission was completed onboard a Dornier 228 aircraft. Important facts to know: Maritime Surveillance Mission ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

South Korea’s first spacecraft launched to the moon

South Korea launched its maiden spacecraft to the moon, joining the race with other countries, on August 4, 2022. The South Korean lunar orbiter will inspect the future landing spots. It was launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

AzaadiSAT: ISRO’s Smallest Rocket in Space

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its smallest commercial rocket ‘Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)’ carrying ‘AzaadiSAT’, on August 7, 2022. It will be launched  to unfurl the Tricolour in space, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs