Which Edition of Bengaluru Space Expo 2022 Held in Bengaluru?

8th Edition

6th Edition

7th Edition

8th Edition

Correct Answer : 7th Edition

The 7th Edition of the biennial Bengaluru Space Expo (BSX-2022) will kick off at the BIEC (Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre) here on Monday(5th Sep 2022).

It is being organised by industry body CII, in association with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) and Space PSU NewSpace India Limited (NSIL).

"BSX-2022 will be organised between September 5 and 7 and the exhibition will have participants from more than 100 companies/organisations from around 15 countries, showcasing advanced technologies and products for the space sector," the organisers said..

Source : Times of India

Published On : September 8, 2022

Recently Updated Current Affairs

Q .

Which state/UT had the highest percentage of women electors in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections?

Kerala

Tamil Nadu

Puducherry

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Puducherry

* Puducherry led the nation with 53.03% women electors in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, making it the state/UT with the highest percentage of women electors.

* This significant milestone highlights the territory's efforts towards promoting inclusivity and gender equality in the electoral process.

* The achievement is particularly notable, considering the overall increase in female electors and their participation in the elections.

Published On : December 31, 2024

Q .

Which country's parliament impeached Acting President Han Duck-soo on December 27, 2024?

Laos

Japan

Thailand

South Korea

Correct Answer : Option (D) - South Korea

* South Korea's parliament impeached Acting President Han Duck-soo on December 27, 2024, amid growing dissatisfaction over his refusal to appoint three judges to the Constitutional Court.

* This event followed the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 14, 2024, after he briefly imposed martial law.

* The impeachment of Han marked a historic moment as it was the first time an acting president in South Korea was impeached.

* The political crisis significantly impacted the country, contributing to economic instability, with the Korean won reaching its lowest value in nearly 16 years.

Published On : December 31, 2024

Q .

Where is the Kagyed Dance Festival, a significant Buddhist celebration, prominently held?

Ladakh

Sikkim

Himachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Sikkim

* The Kagyed Dance Festival is a major Buddhist celebration in Sikkim, held annually at Tsuklakhang Palace in Gangtok.

* Featuring traditional Cham dances performed by masked monks, the festival symbolizes the destruction of evil forces and the welcoming of peace and prosperity.

* Rooted in Tibetan Buddhism, it attracts locals and tourists alike, showcasing Sikkim's rich cultural and spiritual heritage.