Recently, the Prime Minister has inaugurated Phase 1 of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Project in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi. 23 buildings – tourist facilitation centre, Vedic Kendra, Mumukshu Bhavan, Bhogshala, city museum, viewing gallery, food court among others — have been inaugurated as part of the project. Important points: It is …

Recently, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched a new mission named Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE). Important points: IXPE observatory is a joint effort of NASA and the Italian Space Agency. It will study “the most extreme and mysterious objects in the universe – supernova remnants, supermassive black holes, …

Recently, the Ministry of Minority Affairs has organised the 34th Edition of Hunar Haat in Gujarat where Artisans from 30 states and union territories have participated. Important points: First launched in 2016, it is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the minority communities. Hunar Haat …

Recently, radioactive pollution in water and associated health impacts have been reported in many parts of the globe. Important points: Radioactivity is the phenomenon of spontaneous emission of particles or waves from the unstable nuclei of some elements. There are three types of radioactive emissions: Alpha, Beta and Gamma. Alpha …

According to the recent data by the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) and State Forest and Police Authorities, in the past three years (2018-2020), about 2054 cases were registered for killing or illegal trafficking of wild animals in India. In order to control this, the WCCB has conducted a number …

Recently, the External Minister of India replied in the Parliament that the US sanctions on Iran have no bearing on India’s Chabahar port project and the port is functioning well. The US has given separate exceptions for the strategic Chabahar port project. Important points: It is located in the Indian …