Daily Archives: November 12, 2021

ACHARYA KRIPLANI

Recently, The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his Birth Anniversary (11th November). Important points: He was born on 11th November 1888 in Hyderabad, Sindh. His original name was Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani but was popularly known as Acharya Kripalani. He was an independence activist, Indian politician and …

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NATIONAL EDUCATION DAY

Every year, 11th November is celebrated as National education day, which commemorates the birth anniversary of independent India’s first education minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. In 2008, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Now Ministry of Education) decided to celebrate Azad’s birthday as National Education Day. Educational institutions across India …

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DOUBLE ASTEROID REDIRECTION TEST (DART) MISSION

NASA will launch its first planetary defense test mission named the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART). The DART spacecraft will be launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Important points: The mission is to test the new technology to be prepared in case an asteroid heads towards Earth in the …

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NATIONAL MONUMENTS AUTHORITY (NMA).

Congress’ chief whip in the Rajya Sabha sought to move a privilege motion against the Union Culture Minister over the appointment of chairperson of the National Monuments Authority (NMA). The educational and professional background of the current chairperson of NMA does not meet the requirements of law passed by Parliament …

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PNS TUGHRIL

Recently, China handed over the first Type 054A/P frigate (warship) to Pakistan. It is named the PNS Tughril. The PNS Tughril is the first hull of four Type 054 frigates being constructed for the Pakistan Navy. Important points: The ship is a technologically advanced and highly capable platform with enormous …

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26TH CONFERENCE OF PARTIES (COP26)

Infestation of desert locusts, which has plagued a vast swathe from eastern Africa to India in recent years, has been closely linked to climate change. In this context, the Global Landscapes Forum Climate Hybrid Conference has proposed that plans to mitigate climate change must include action against pests and diseases. …

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