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South Korea’s first spacecraft launched to the moon

August 5, 2022

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 ..

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AzaadiSAT: ISRO’s Smallest Rocket in Space

August 5, 2022

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 ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 5, 2022

August 5, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 5, 2022 INDIA – Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana recommends name of Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as his successor – India and the US to conduct military exercise ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – August 03, 2022 [Mock Test]

August 4, 2022

1. Consider the following statements: Hyperloop is the 5th mode of transportation. Hyperloop Alpha was proposed by Elon Musk. US operates functional Hyperloop Virgin. Which of the statements given above are correct? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only 2 & ..

Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill 2021

August 4, 2022

Lok Sabha passed the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 on August 2, 2022. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 17, 2021. It will amend the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Key provisions of the Bill include; ..

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Central Universities (Amendment), Bill 2022

August 4, 2022

Central Universities (Amendment) Bill 2022 was passed in Lok Sabha on August 3, 2022. The Bill aims to convert the ‘National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI)’ into Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV). Important provisions of the bill include; NRTI (Vadodara) is ..

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Federal Bank: 1st to list Payment Gateway on New tax platform

August 4, 2022

Federal Bank, based in Kerala, is the first bank to get listed its Payment Gateway platform on “TIN 2.0 platform” of the Income Tax Department. TIN 2.0 platform was started on July 1, 2022. Highlights of the platform include: On the TIN ..

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State University Research Excellence (SERB-SURE) scheme

August 4, 2022

Science and Engineering Research Board’s- State University Research Excellence (SERB-SURE) scheme was recently launched to increase the research capabilities in a structured way, in a bid to create a powerful R&D ecosystem in state as well as private universities & ..

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MP to get World’s largest floating Solar Power Plant

August 4, 2022

World’s largest floating Solar Power Plant will be constructed in Madhya Pradesh. It is aimed at boosting power generation capacity the state and addressing electricity problems in the central region. Important Facts to know about the plant: The floating solar ..

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PM to start-off projects of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission in Gujarat

August 4, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to start-off and lay foundation stone to several projects of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, Dharampur in Gujarat. Projects will be launched on August 4, 2022, virtually. These projects include; Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital– Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital ..

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