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Facts in News EOS-03 Satellite Recently, ISRO’s Earth Observation satellite (EOS-03) faced a setback minutes after it was launched. This is the second launch for ISRO in 2021 after its successful mission in February, which was Brazil’s earth observation satellite Amazonia-1 and 18 co-passenger satellites. EOS-03 It is a state-of-the-art agile Earth observation satellite that […]

In News  The Supreme Court has alleged the Government of delaying Collegium recommendations on the appointment of judges to High Courts. What are the fallouts of such steps by the executive? High Courts with skeletal judicial strength Delhi High Court will be with less than 50% judges in August 2021, having only 29 judges out […]

Context  A recent study has found Microplastics in samples of tap water supplied to Goa households. The study was carried out by CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography and Delhi-based research and advocacy organisation Toxics Link. Major Findings  Microplastics were detected in all tap water samples as well as water samples collected from different Water Treatment Plants […]

In News A Investor Summit will be organized to invite investment for setting up vehicle scrapping infrastructure. About the Summit The summit involves the participation from potential investors, industry experts, and concerned central and state government ministries. The Summit is being organized to invite investment for setting up vehicle scrapping infrastructure under the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet […]

In News  Recently, Rajya Sabha has passed The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021. About  The Bill, intended to amend the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972. The 1972 Act  was enacted to nationalise all private companies undertaking general insurance business in India.   The 1972 Act set up the General Insurance Corporation of India […]

In News Recently, the Lok Sabha was adjourned two days ahead of schedule and the session saw only 21 hours of functioning and  22% productivity. About The Monsoon Session started on July 19, was adjourned two days ahead of its scheduled date of August 13, as the Opposition protested over the Pegasus snooping controversy, farm […]