World Investment Report

News: The World Investment Report 2020 has been released by the UN Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD). Facts: The World Investment Report has been published annually since 1991.It covers the latest trends in foreign direct investment around the world. Key Takeaways: India was the world’s 9th largest recipient of foreign direct investments (FDI) in 2019… Continue reading World Investment Report

World Competitiveness Index 2020

News: World Competitiveness Index 2020 has been released by the Institute for Management Development(IMD). Facts: World Competitiveness Index is an annual report published since 1989. Parameters: It ranks 63 countries using 235 indicators grouped under four factors: economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Top Rankers: Singapore has topped the index followed… Continue reading World Competitiveness Index 2020

Bose-Einstein Quantum “Fifth State Of Matter” Seen For 1st Time In Space

News: Scientists at NASA have observed Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC) in for the first time in space offering unprecedented insight that could help solve some of the quantum universe’s most intractable conundrums. Facts: Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC): It is the fifth state of matter whose existence was predicted by Albert Einstein and Indian mathematician Satyendra Nath Bose… Continue reading Bose-Einstein Quantum “Fifth State Of Matter” Seen For 1st Time In Space

Explained: What is NASA’s Gateway lunar orbiting outpost?

News: NASA has finalised the contract for the initial crew module called habitation and logistics(HALO) support for Gateway lunar orbiting outpost. Facts: HALO: It refers to the pressurised living quarters where astronauts will spend their time while visiting the Gateway lunar orbiting outpost. Gateway Lunar Orbit outpost: It is a small spaceship that will orbit… Continue reading Explained: What is NASA’s Gateway lunar orbiting outpost?

Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit

Source– This post is based on the article “PM to inaugurate the annual Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit on 12th December” published in “PIB” on 11th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. What is… Continue reading Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit

India, China increased nuclear weapons since last year:SIPRI

News: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released its Yearbook 2020. Facts: Nine nuclear-armed countries: US, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea. These countries together account for an estimated 13,400 nuclear weapons as of January 2020. Highest Nuclear warheads: Russia leads with 6,375 warheads, followed by the US… Continue reading India, China increased nuclear weapons since last year:SIPRI

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