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Virus breaches another wall, four Bondas test positive
News: Four people from the Bonda tribal community have been tested positive for the Covid-19. Facts: Bondas: They are classified as the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) who live in the hill regions of the Malkangiri district of Odisha. Origin: They are members of a group of Austroasiatic tribes and are believed to be part… Continue reading Virus breaches another wall, four Bondas test positive
RBI Annual Report 2019-20
News: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released its Annual Report 2019-20. Facts: Balance sheet of RBI: The balance sheet of RBI has increased by 30%, due to increase in domestic and foreign investments, loans, advances and in gold. Economic Growth: The economy is expected to contract and is expected to take some time to regain… Continue reading RBI Annual Report 2019-20
Ministry of Tourism organises the 50th webinar titled “Cultural heritage of Hyderabad”
News: Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh Webinar Series organized the 50th webinar titled “Cultural heritage of Hyderabad”. Facts: Hyderabad: It is known as the “City of Pearls” and the “City of Nizams” and has been the centre of a vibrant historical legacy ever since its inception by the Qutub Shahi dynasty. Established by: Muhammad… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism organises the 50th webinar titled “Cultural heritage of Hyderabad”
Take Steps to prevent Glanders Disease in animals: Delhi HC
News: The Delhi High Court has asked municipal bodies to take steps to prevent spread of glanders disease in animals. Facts: Glanders: It is an infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Burkholderia mallei.It is primarily a disease affecting horses, but it also affects donkeys, mules, goats, dogs and cats. Symptoms: Fever with chills… Continue reading Take Steps to prevent Glanders Disease in animals: Delhi HC
Tropical storms Marco, Laura head for the Gulf of Mexico, spark Fujiwhara effect scare
News: Two tropical storms named Marco and Laura forming in the western Atlantic Ocean at nearly the same time are likely to impact the Gulf of Mexico sparking concerns of the rare Fujiwhara effect. Facts: Fujiwhara Effect: It occurs when two hurricanes spinning in the same direction pass close enough to each other and begin… Continue reading Tropical storms Marco, Laura head for the Gulf of Mexico, spark Fujiwhara effect scare
Explained: What are super apps?
News: Tata Group is planning to launch an all-in-one super app by the end of this year or early next year. Facts: Super apps: It is a platform developed by a company offering various services under one umbrella. Examples: China’s WeChat which started out as a messaging app expanded into payments, cabs, shopping, food ordering,… Continue reading Explained: What are super apps?
NGT slams MoEF over National Clean Air Programme
News: National Green Tribunal has slammed the Ministry of Environment over its report on the National Clean Air Programme(NCAP) which proposes 20-30% reduction of air pollution by 2024.It said that the stand of MoEF that pollution cannot be controlled except to the extent of certain percent is against Constitutional and statutory mandate. Facts: National Clean… Continue reading NGT slams MoEF over National Clean Air Programme
