Year: 2020

International Youth Day 2020

News: International Youth Day is being observed on 12 August,2020. Facts: International Youth Day(IYD): It was designated by the United Nations(UN) in the year 1999.The first IYD was observed in 2000 and has been observed annually ever since. Aim: To raise awareness regarding the cultural and legal issue concerning youth.  Theme: Youth Engagement for Global… Continue reading International Youth Day 2020

Skyroot Aerospace first private company to test upper stage rocket engine

News: Spacetech startup Skyroot Aerospace has become the first Indian private company to successfully test fire a rocket engine named Raman. Facts: Raman: It is a 3-D printed upper stage rocket engine that can send satellites of 250-700 kgs into a lower earth orbit.The engine has fewer parts and weighs less than a conventional rocket… Continue reading Skyroot Aerospace first private company to test upper stage rocket engine

Over 200 elephants in India kept in severely inadequate conditions, says report

News: World Animal Protection on the eve of World Elephant Day(August 12) has released its report titled “Elephants. Not Commodities”. Facts: About the report: The report compares research spanning a decade of elephant tourism assessing venues across Thailand, India, Laos, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Key Takeaways: India is home to the second-highest number… Continue reading Over 200 elephants in India kept in severely inadequate conditions, says report

Forest cover loss threatens hornbills in Arunachal

News: A study has reported a high rate of deforestation in Papum Reserve Forest (RF), a major hornbill habitat in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: Papum Reserve Forest: It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) in Arunachal Pradesh. Location: It is located between two IBAs, Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary to the east and Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary… Continue reading Forest cover loss threatens hornbills in Arunachal

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