News: Ministry of Health and Ayush has released the ‘Ayush Standard Treatment Protocol’ for management of Covid-19 in association with the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Facts: Background: Government had set up an Interdisciplinary Committee for Integration of Ayurveda and Yoga Interventions in the ‘National Clinical Management… Continue reading Union Health Minister releases ‘Ayush Standard Treatment Protocol’ to fight Coronavirus
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India, Myanmar agree to work towards operationalization of Sittwe Port
News: India and Myanmar have agreed to work towards the operationalization of the Sittwe port. Facts: Sittwe Port: It is a deepwater port constructed by India in 2016 at Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State in Myanmar. The port is situated at the mouth of the Kaladan River and is being financed by India as… Continue reading India, Myanmar agree to work towards operationalization of Sittwe Port
Scientists discovers mechanism against Xoo Infection in Rice
News: Scientists from the Centre for Plant Molecular Biology (CPMB) have uncovered the mechanism by which a bacterium called Xoo interacts with rice plants and causes disease. Facts: Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo infection): It is a serious bacterial leaf blight disease in rice.It is also known as Bacterial blight. Effect: It causes huge yield… Continue reading Scientists discovers mechanism against Xoo Infection in Rice
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (Polity & International Relations) – 7 October 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: October 6, 2020
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9 PM Daily Brief – October 6, 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today 9 PM for Mains examination GS-1 Women in science GS-2 2.India and QUAD Re-imagining education in 100 years GS-3 Farms Bills Rainbow new deal – Integrating ecological protection and tackling inequality 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLy 1. Women in science… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – October 6, 2020
Prime Minister inaugurates RAISE 2020
News: Prime Minister has inaugurated mega virtual summit RAISE 2020- ‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020′. Facts: RAISE 2020: It has been organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in association with the NITI Aayog. Aim: To bring together people to exchange ideas on the use of Artificial Intelligence for social empowerment, inclusion… Continue reading Prime Minister inaugurates RAISE 2020
DRDO successfully flight tested the Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo(SMART)
News:Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has conducted a successful flight test of the Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo(SMART) from Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. Facts: SMART: It is a missile assisted release of lightweight Anti-Submarine Torpedo System for anti-submarine warfare(ASW) operations for far beyond torpedo range. Additional Facts: Anti-submarine warfare: It is… Continue reading DRDO successfully flight tested the Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo(SMART)
Delhi CM to attend ‘Daring Cities 2020’ conference
News: The Chief Minister of Delhi will be among the five urban leaders from around the world to speak at the ‘Daring Cities 2020’. Facts: Daring Cities: It is an action-oriented forum designed to empower urban leaders including mayors and other decision-makers to tackle the climate crisis. Created by: It was established by ICLEI and… Continue reading Delhi CM to attend ‘Daring Cities 2020’ conference
