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 coastline in Odisha....

Scientists have discovered a giant white bacterium named “ Thiomargarita magnifica Bacteria ” on rotting leaves in saline waters of red mangrove swamp in Guadeloupe in Lesser Antilles. How is this bacterium different? The average bacterium is commonly between 04 and 3...

On June 28, 2022, Minister of Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw launched ‘ Dak Karmayogi ’. It's ane-learning portal of Department of Posts. Dak karmayogi Dak Karmayogi portal has been launched with the aim of enhancing capabilities of departmental employees and Gramin...

The Economist Intelligence Unit( EIU) just launched its yearly ranking of supreme liveable cities of the world, and Global Liveability Index for 2022. Key Points The index highlights some significant changes as compared to Global Liveability Index for 2021. The EIU...

Chief Minister of Telangana K Chandrasekhar Rao is inscribed to inaugurate the new complex of business incubator T- Hub on June 28, in Hyderabad. About T-Hub The T- Hub( Technology Hub) was established in 2015, at IIT Hyderabad. It's an invention hub and ecosystem...

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has created performance standards for batteries being used in electric vehicles, after the recurring incidents of fire. Key Facts BIS has released standard test specifications for lithium-ion traction battery packs and systems...

Central government is all set to ban the use of single- use plastic from July 1, 2022. In line with centre’s decision, Himachal Pradesh launched the “ Single- Use Plastic Buy Back Scheme ”. Single- Use Plastic Buy Back Scheme Under the Single- Use Plastic Buy Back...

Russia has announced to transfer the “ Iskander- M Missile System ” to Belarus. This missile system can use ballistic or cruise missiles, in their nuclear and conventional versions. About Iskander- M missile system Iskander- M missile system is codenamed as “ SS- 26...

The South Eastern Coalfield Limited( SECL), an undertaking of Coal India Limited( CIL), has announced to venture into power production. Key facts For the purpose, SECL has inked an MoU with Madhya Pradesh Power Generation Company Limited( MPPGCL) to set up a 660- MW...

Ministry of Finance recently released its ‘ Monthly Economic Review ’ report. In the report, Ministry has highlighted that, Fiscal deficiency and Current Account Deficit( CAD) are two key areas of concern for the Indian economy. Findings of the report Monthly Economic...