1. Iran launches its 1st military satellite “Noor” into orbit
Iran has successfully launched its first-ever military satellite named “Noor” into the orbit. ‘Noor’ satellite has reached its orbit and is orbiting 425 km above the earth’s surface. This satellite is launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps [IRGC], a branch of the country’s armed forces. The Noor satellite was launched by a three-stage rocket which was powered by a combination of solid and liquid fuels.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- Capital of Iran: Tehran; Currency of Iran: Rial; President of Iran: Hassan Rouhani..
2. Manipur Govt commemorates “Khongjom Day” at War Memorial Complex
The Government of Manipur commemorated “Khongjom Day” at Khongjom War Memorial Complex, Thoubal, Manipur. This day is observed to remember the people who valiantly fought in the Anglo-Manipuri War in 1891.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- Manipur Chief Minister: N. Biren Singh...
- Governor of Manipur: Najma Heptulla..
- Keibul Lamjao National Park is a beautiful place, located in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur. The only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integral part of Loktak Lake.
3. UP becomes 1st state with in-house facility of virtual courts
Uttar Pradesh has become the 1st state with a software-based in-house facility of virtual courts, where requisite infrastructure in Allahabad High Court and all its courts for hearing cases through video conferencing.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- Capital of Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow...
- Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath...
- Governor of Uttar Pradesh: Anandiben Patel.
4. Sanjay Kothari takes oath as Central Vigilance Commissioner
Sanjay Kothari took oath as Central Vigilance Commissioner of India. He has been selected as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner by a high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prior to this, he has served as the Secretary to the President..
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- Central Vigilance Commission formed: February 1964...
- Central Vigilance Commission Headquarters: New Delhi...
5. Vodafone Idea ties up with Paytm to launch ‘Recharge Saathi’
Vodafone idea ties up with Paytm have launched the ‘Recharge Saathi’ program. This program will help individuals and small businesses to earn additional income. Vodafone Idea will also give an assured cashback to merchant partners for multiple recharges.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- MD & CEO of Paytm Payments Bank Ltd: Satish Kumar Gupta...
- Paytm founder: Vijay Shekhar Sharma...
- Paytm Headquarters: Noida, Uttar Pradesh..
- Paytm founded: 2010.
6.CISF launches app ‘e-karyalay’ for movement of files
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has launched an e-office application named ‘e-karyalay’. This application helps to enable the movement of files and documents of CISF without any physical touch. This has been done in order to prevent coronavirus infection due to frequent touching of files by many persons.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- Director-General of CISF: Rajesh Ranjan; CISF established: 1969...
7.NASA creates “VITAL” high-pressure ventilator to fight COVID-19
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has developed a high-pressure ventilator called VITAL (Ventilator Intervention Technology Accessible Locally) to treat COVID-19 patients...