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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
South Korea: Launch of First domestically built space rocket
On June 21, South Korea launched its first domestically built space rocket in second attempt. Space rocket was launched months after its previous lift-off could not place a payload into orbit. Why is this launch significant for South Korea? Successful ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Asia Cup Hockey Tournament: India Wins Bronze
In the eight-team Asia Cup hockey tournament, India beat Japan for the second time to win the bronze medal. This match was held at the GBK Sports Complex in Jakarta. Raj Kumar Pal scored in the seventh minute which saw ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Seoul Forest Declaration
On the 13th of May 2022, the 15th World Forestry Congress concluded in Seoul and the Seoul Forest Declaration was adopted. The 15th edition of this event was hosted by the South Korean government in Seoul. What is World Forestry ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Yoon Suk Yeol: New President of South Korea – Update (May, 2022)
On 10th May 2022, Yoon Suk-yeol was sworn in as the new president of South Korea in Seoul’s National Assembly. He took office at a time when there are high ongoing tensions with North Korea. When was the election result ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs
Yoon Suk-yeol: New President of South Korea
Following his victory in South Korea’s presidential election, Yoon Suk-yeol, a conservative former prosecutor, is set to become the country’s next president. Overview: The 61-year-old Yoon Suk-yeol defeated Lee Jae-myung by a slim margin. With the final vote count separated ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs