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Magnetic Field of Solar Corona unveiled

Magnetic Field of Solar Corona unveiled

The researchers in the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy have studied the interplanetary space of the sun called solar corona.

Notable Points

The charged particles that are radiating from the surface of the sun is called solar wind.

These particles expand and fill in entire solar system.

The properties of solar corona are completely dependent on the magnetic field of the sun.

The…

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SUMERU PACS Developed By DRDO

SUMERU PACS Developed By DRDO

The Defence Research Development Organization has developed the SUMERU PACS, that helps to reduce sweating of Personal Protective Equipment wearers.

Notable Points

The DRDO scientists found that the PPE wearers felt very uncomfortable after wearing them for more than 30 minutes.

They start sweating and this worsens the situation.

In order, to solve this problem, personal air circulation system…

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Annual Report of Periodic Labour Force Supply

Annual Report of Periodic Labour Force Supply

On June 3, the National Statistical Office launched the Annual Report of Periodic Labour Force Survey.

Notable Points

According to the survey, the worker population ratio increased to 35.3% as compared to 34.7% in 2017-18.

The unemployment rate fell to 5.8% in the period July 2018 to June 2019 as compared to 6.1% in the same period 2017-18.

The Labour Force participation rate increased to 37.5%…

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Amery Ice Shelf: Increase by 24% by 2021

Amery Ice Shelf: Increase by 24% by 2021

The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research has predicted that the Amery Ice Shelf is to expand 24% by 2021. The Ice Shelf would expand another 24% by 2026.

Notable Points

The NCPOR observations is based on 16 year-long satellite observations.

This covered 60,000 sq km of the Amery Ice Shelf.

Amery Ice Shelf

Amery Ice Shelf is located in the east coast of Antarctica.

It is one of the largest…

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Union Cabinet approved MoUs signed between India and Bhutan

Union Cabinet approved MoUs signed between India and Bhutan

On June 3, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Bhutan. The agreement between the countries was signed to improve cooperation in the field of environment.

Notable Points

The agreement will help to promote long term cooperation between India and Bhutan.

Also, it will help to protect and manage natural resources based on…

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Cabinet Approval: Kolkata Port Trust renamed to Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Trust

Cabinet Approval: Kolkata Port Trust renamed to Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Trust

On June 3, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved renaming of Kolkata Port Trust to Shyama Prasad Mukerjee port trust. The announcement of renaming of the port was given by PM Modi on January 11, 2020.

Notable Points

The announcement was made by PM Modi while he attended the 150th anniversary celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust.

The GoI has lately introduced several measure in the…

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Union Cabinet approves farmer friendly Essential Commodities Act

Union Cabinet approves farmer friendly Essential Commodities Act

On June 3, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi has made historic amendments to Essential Commodities Act. Under the amendment, the regulatory environment has been liberalized for farmers.

The Farmers Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance, 2020:

The amendment has been made through this ordinance.

The ordinance will allow farmers to engage with aggregators, processors,…

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G7 summit postponed; To be expanded as G10 or G11

G7 summit postponed; To be expanded as G10 or G11

The US President Donald Trump recently announced that the USA is postponing the G7 summit to September 2020. Also, President Trump intends to expand the G7 group to G10 or G11.

On June 2, 2020, US President Trump invited Indian PM Modi to the G7 summit through telephonic conversation. The Leaders discussed India-China recent Stand Off at the Line of Actual control

Notable Points

The G-7 is a…

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Make in India: Ministry of Defence places indents to boost

Make in India: Ministry of Defence places indents to boost

On June 2, 2020, the Ministry of Defence placed indents on OFB (Ordnance Factory Board). This has been done to boost Make in India initiative.

Notable Points

The indents have been placed for the supply of 156 BMP Infantry Combat Vehicles to be used for mechanized forces of Indian Army.

The ICVs are to be manufactured by the Ordnance Factory located in Medak in Telangana at a cost of Rs 1,094…

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GoI to formulate new Science and Technology Policy 2020

GoI to formulate new Science and Technology Policy 2020

The Department of Science and Technology along with the office of Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI are to jointly formulate National Science Technology and Innovation Policy 2020. The policy is to be formulated in bottom-up, decentralized process.

About the Policy

The fifth Science and Technology Policy is to be formulated by the Indian Government as the country and the world are tackling…

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Bimal Julka Committee on Rationalization of Film Media units

Bimal Julka Committee on Rationalization of Film Media units

On June 2, 2020, the Bimal Julka Committee on Rationalization of Film Media operating under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting submitted its report to the ministry.

Key Findings of the report

The Committee recommended roadmaps for the development of National Film Development Corporation, Children’s Film Society of India, Films division, Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, National…

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Delhi Govt Launched “Delhi Corona” App

Delhi Govt Launched “Delhi Corona” App

On June 2, 2020, the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched Delhi Corona App. The application is to provide all required information that are related to ventilators and hospital beds in the city.

The Application mainly aims at providing real time information.

Notable Points

The Delhi Corona Application was launched by the Delhi CM through video conference.

The application will provide…

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TULIP internship programme

On June 4, 2020, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Ministry of HRD (Human Resource Development) launched an internship learning programme called “TULIP”.

Notable Points

The programme has been launched for fresh engineering graduates.

Under the programme, they will get opportunities to work with 4,400 urban local bodies and 100 smart cities in India.

The internship will be held…

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India-Australia sign landmark Defence Agreements

India-Australia sign landmark Defence Agreements

On June 4, 2020, Indian PM Modi and the Australian PM Scott Morrison held India’s first virtual bilateral summit. The leaders signed several agreements during their meet and also discussed about the COVID-19 measures being implemented in their respective countries.

Notable Points

India and Australia signed the following agreements namely

Framework Arrangement on Cyber Enabled critical Technology

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