Year: 2020

6.5-km two-lane tunnel road to Wayanad gets the nod

News:The Union government has given the nod for a two-lane tunnel road in the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi corridor. Facts: The Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi corridor will run parallel to the Thamarassery pass that links Kozhikode to Wayanad. On completion, the 6.5-km tunnel will be the third longest in the country after Chenani-Nashri tunnel (9.2 km) and Banihal-Qazigund tunnel (8.5km) from… Continue reading 6.5-km two-lane tunnel road to Wayanad gets the nod

Baltics open Europe’s first pandemic ‘travel bubble’

News:The Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have opened their borders to one another creating the first travel bubble within the European Union. Facts: Baltic Travel Bubble: It aims to facilitate the citizens of these three Baltic countries to travel within the region without hassles.However, those who are coming from any other countries would… Continue reading Baltics open Europe’s first pandemic ‘travel bubble’

India-World Bank: Social Protection Response Programme

News:The World Bank has announced a $1 billion assistance under the proposed Accelerating India’s COVID-19 Social Protection Response Programme. Facts: Aim: To support India’s efforts at providing social assistance to the poor and vulnerable households severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Implementation: It will be implemented by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Funding:… Continue reading India-World Bank: Social Protection Response Programme

New Research: Why does age make it more difficult to fight Covid-19?

News:New research has identified the microRNAs play a key role in combating Covid-19. Facts: MicroRNA were first discovered by the scientists in the mid-1990s.They are tiny fragments of RNA genetic sequence produced within the cells. They are non-coding molecules meaning that they do not translate into protein. They are part of our line of attack… Continue reading New Research: Why does age make it more difficult to fight Covid-19?

Rare palm from Andamans gets second home

News:Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) has given Pinanga andamanensis its second home at Palode,Kerala. Facts: Pinanga andamanensis: It is one of the critically endangered endemic palm species from the South Andaman Islands. It’s name is derived from ‘Penang’, the modern-day Malaysian state and it resembles the Areca Palm. It was originally… Continue reading Rare palm from Andamans gets second home

Aarogya Setu: Who all can access your data, and when?

News:Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has issued a data-sharing and knowledge-sharing protocol for the Aarogya Setu app. Facts: Key Features of the Protocol: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is designated as the nodal agency for implementation of the Protocol. Data Collection: National Informatics Centre(NIC) will be responsible for collection, processing… Continue reading Aarogya Setu: Who all can access your data, and when?

Cyclone Amphan likely to impact Odisha and West Bengal

News: Cyclone Amphan is likely to be a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale which is expected to make landfall between West Bengal and Bangladesh close to Sundarbans. Facts: Categorization of Cyclones: Category 1: Wind speed of 119-153 km/h- negligible house damage, some damage to trees and crops. Category 2: Destructive winds… Continue reading Cyclone Amphan likely to impact Odisha and West Bengal

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