Daily Current Affairs  – 13 May 2021

  Facts in News Axiom Space-1 The Axiom Mission 1 (AX 1) is the first private orbital space mission onboard a commercially built spacecraft, the SpaceX Dragon 2. Launch Year: 2022 It is organised by Houston-based spaceflight firm Axiom This mission will be held under a commercial agreement with NASA. Under this mission, humans will […]

In Context  Recently, Beema Bamboo has been developed by N Bharathi of Growmore Biotech Ltd, the agri-technology company based at Hosur, Tamil Nadu.  The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has designed an ‘oxygen park’ within its premises at Coimbatore with Beema Bamboo. About Beema Bamboo It is a superior clone, selected from Bambusa balcooa which […]

In News  Recently, The World Health Organization classified a Indian variant of coronavirus called B.1.617  as a “global variant of concern”.  More in News   B.1.617 was classified as a variant under investigation (VUI) by authorities in the UK earlier in May.  It has already spread to more than 17 countries and several countries have put […]

In News According to a recent report by Hunger Watch, Covid-19 has impacted the urban poor in India more than the rural poor. Hunger Watch is a loose collection of social groups and movements, which came together for a periodic study of the actual status of hunger, food access and livelihood security among various disadvantaged […]

In News Cabinet has approved the implementation of the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. About The Government of India (GoI), through the Department of Heavy Industry, intends to ensure overall energy security for the nation in the long run. A budget allocation of Rs. 18,100 crores […]

In News Recently, India has participated in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3). About Arctic Science Ministerial It is a global platform for discussing research and cooperation in the Arctic region. Aims To provide opportunities to various stakeholders, including academia, indigenous communities, governments and policymakers. To enhance collective understanding of the Arctic region, emphasize and […]