Daily Current Affairs  – 28 July 2021

Facts in News James Webb Space Telescope The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is set to launch the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). It will be a large infrared telescope with an approximately 6.5-meter primary mirror.  It will be the premier observatory of the next decade, serving thousands of astronomers worldwide and is considered […]

In News Recently, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa submitted his resignation to Governor. BS Bommai is appointed as the new Chief Minister of  Karnataka after taking the oath. About Chief Minister About: Each State has a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions. The Chief Minister is the […]

In News Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs has put Emigration Bill 2021, in the public domain for inputs. About The bill seeks a long-overdue opportunity to reform the recruitment process for nationals seeking employment abroad especially countries in Gulf or West Asia etc. The bill will soon be introduced in Parliament. Emigration Act 1983 […]

In News Recently, the IMF released a World Economic Outlook report that retained the global economic growth forecast of 6% for 2021. World Economic Outlook It is a report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that analyzes key parts of the IMF’s surveillance of economic developments and policies in its member countries.  It also projects […]

In News Recently, the Delhi High Court permitted the Centre to submit certain information in connection with a petition by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) for suspending its registration for 180 days for alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). Issues Highlighted by the Plea  According to the CHRI’s counsel, the suspension […]

In News As per the Sample Registration System Report (2010-13) of the Registrar General of India, Pneumonia contributes to 16.9% of infant deaths and it is the 2nd highest cause of infant mortality. Pneumonia About: Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the small air sacs known as alveoli. Causes:  Bacteria, viruses, […]

In News Recently, the Harappan city of Dholavira has been named the 40th Indian site on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Major Highlights UNESCO’s latest announcement comes just days after the inclusion of Ramappa Temple, Telangana as 39th site from India, on its list of Heritage Sites. Dholavira had been on UNESCO’s tentative list since 2014 […]