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

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

News: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is being observed on June 17. Facts: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought has been observed since 1995. Aim: To spread awareness among people about the cooperation required to combat desertification and the effects of drought. Theme: Food. Feed. Fibre. – the links between consumption and… Continue reading World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

Climate report predicts hotter, rainier days

News: The first ever “Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region” report has been published by the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES).  Facts: The report is based on the climate forecasting model developed at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM),Pune. Key Highlights: Average surface air temperatures over India could rise by up to… Continue reading Climate report predicts hotter, rainier days

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?

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