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NASA images capture wet and dry cycles in Namibia’s Etosha Pan

News: United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has captured images depicting the wet and dry cycles of Etosha Pan in Africa. Facts: Etosha Pan: It is a large endorheic salt pan forming part of the Kalahari Basin in the north of Namibia.The pan is mostly dry but after a heavy rain, it will acquire… Continue reading NASA images capture wet and dry cycles in Namibia’s Etosha Pan

ForumIAS’s FREE Open Test – Annual Simulator X | 19th Sept. 2020

Dear Friends, This is a reminder for registering for the ForumIAS Open Test – Simulator X for Prelims 2020. This weekend, write your last, but best mock with us. Discuss with peers and co-aspirants on the community – or better – ask your friends to write and share scores! Click below to register now https://go.forumias.com/159… Continue reading ForumIAS’s FREE Open Test – Annual Simulator X | 19th Sept. 2020

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India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer

News: India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) as Observer. Facts: Djibouti Code of Conduct(DCOC): It was established in 2009.It is a grouping on maritime matters aimed at repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Western Indian Ocean Region, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Members:… Continue reading India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer

Explained: What is Solar Cycle 25, announced by NASA and NOAA scientists recently?

News: Scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) have announced their predictions about the new solar cycle called Solar Cycle 25 which they believe has begun. Facts: What is Solar Cycle: It is the cycle that the Sun’s magnetic field goes through approximately every 11 years. Solar Minimum: It is the beginning… Continue reading Explained: What is Solar Cycle 25, announced by NASA and NOAA scientists recently?

Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC) Programme

News: The 56th foundation day of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme is being celebrated. Facts: ITEC Programme: It was instituted in 1964 as a bilateral assistance programme run by the Government of India.  Purpose: It is a demand-driven, response-oriented programme that focuses on addressing the needs of developing countries through innovative technological cooperation… Continue reading Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC) Programme

Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord

News: Israel Prime Minister and foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have signed the historic Abraham Accord which is the first Arab-Israeli peace deal in 26 years. Facts: What does Abraham Accord say? As per the accord, the UAE and Bahrain will establish embassies, exchange ambassadors, cooperate and work together with Israel… Continue reading Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord

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