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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 …

Over one lakh people have received pensions directly in their bank accounts through the SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) project. Important points: It was launched in 2018. It is a seamless online pension processing and payment system for Department of Telecommunications pensioners. It provides direct credit of …

The Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from developing countries has been given to Professor Neena Gupta. She is a mathematician at the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata and has been awarded for her outstanding work in affine algebraic geometry and commutative algebra. She is the third woman to receive the …

Recently, the Union Minister of Atomic Energy and Space informed that the crewed Gaganyaan mission will finally be launched in 2023. The country’s first space station is likely to come up by 2030. Important points: Gaganyaan is a mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Three flights will be …

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the Monetary Policy Report (MPR) for the month of December 2021. It kept the policy rate unchanged for the Ninth time in a row maintaining an accommodative stance. Important points: Unchanged Policy Rates: Repo Rate – 4%. Reverse Repo Rate – 3.35%. …

Recently, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has revised Coal Stocking Norms at thermal power generation plants with an aim to prevent a repeat of the low coal stock situation at various plants. CEA is an organization under the Electricity Act, 2003. Its objective is to formulate a National Electricity Plan …

Recently, the 11th Edition of Joint Military Exercise EKUVERIN between India & Maldives has been started at Kadhdhoo Island, Maldives. Earlier, the 15th edition of the biennial trilateral Coast Guard Exercise ‘Dosti’ involving India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka was held in the Maldives. Important points: India and Maldives have …

Recently, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) felicitated various industrial units, institutions and establishments with 31st National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day (14th December) to showcase India’s achievements in energy efficiency and conservation. A new award – National Energy Efficiency Innovation Awards (NEEIA) …

Every year, Indian Navy Day is celebrated on 4th December to respect the Indian Navy’s counter-attack in Operation Trident during the Indo-Pakistan war in 1971. Important points: The Indian Navy was established in 1612 by the East India Company This year, the Navy plans to celebrate the theme Swarnim Vijay …