May 2022

International Day for Biological Diversity 2022: 22 May

International Day for Biological Diversity 2022: 22 May

International Day for Biological Diversity or World Biodiversity Day is observed on 22nd May every year to increase awareness and understanding of the issues of biodiversity. Biodiversity is essential for sustaining the balance of the planet. It is the cornerstone of ecosystem services, which are completely tied to human well-being. Biodiversity is essential for sustaining the balance of […]

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SUN’S CORONAL HEATING: UPSC Daily Important Topic | 22 May 2022

SUN’S CORONAL HEATING. ◇ Scientists have recently discovered tiny flashes of radio light emanating from all over the Sun,which they say could help in explaining the long-pending coronal heating problem. ◇ These radio lights or signals result from beams of electrons accelerated in the aftermath of a magnetic explosion on the Sun. Magnetic explosions have

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RCEP Negotiations- From Trade to Economic Partnership: UPSC Daily Important Topic | 21 May 2022

RCEP Negotiations: From Trade to Economic Partnership ✓While the India-ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement was inked and enforced from January 1,2010, India’s goods trade deficit with ASEAN widened from $4.98 billion in 2010-11 to $14.75 billion in 2015-16, and then narrowed to $9.56 billion in 2016-17.  ✓The huge goods trade deficit has led to questions

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Skyroot Aerospace successfully test fires its rocket engine

Skyroot Aerospace successfully test fires its rocket engine

Hyderabad-based space tech startup Skyroot Aerospace on May 19 announced the successful completion of a full duration test-firing of its Vikram-1 rocket engine, the country’s first privately designed and developed rocket. The company announced the completion of the milestone of full duration test-firing of its Vikram-1 rocket stage. The third stage, named Kalam-100 after former President

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