CAIT to launch national e-commerce marketplace ‘bharatmarket’ for retail traders

News:Confederation of All India Traders(CAIT) has announced to launch the national e-commerce marketplace “Bharat Market”. Facts: Bharat Marketplace:It will be an e-commerce portal that aims to bring retailers on a single platform to provide end-to-end services in the logistics and supply chains from manufacturers to end consumers including deliveries at home. This initiative also has… Continue reading CAIT to launch national e-commerce marketplace ‘bharatmarket’ for retail traders

Global energy demand to fall 6 per cent in 2020, largest drop in 70 years: IEA

News:International Energy Agency(IEA) has released its annual Global Energy Review 2020 report. Facts: International Energy Agency(IEA): Established in 1974 as an autonomous intergovernmental organization under the OECD framework. Aim:To ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its member countries and beyond. Headquarters: Paris, France. Focus areas: It has four main areas of focus: a) Energy… Continue reading Global energy demand to fall 6 per cent in 2020, largest drop in 70 years: IEA

SERB approves funding for studying Mathematical and computational aspects

News: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has approved funding for 11 projects under the MATRICS scheme for studying Mathematical modeling and computational aspects to tackle the COVID 19 pandemic. Facts: Mathematical Research Impact Centric Support (MATRICS) Scheme: Launched Year:2017 Nodal Agency: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) Aim:To provide fixed grant support to active… Continue reading SERB approves funding for studying Mathematical and computational aspects

Coronavirus: What is a pulse oximeter, and why is it now sought after?

News:Experts have advocated the use of a medical device called the ‘pulse oximeter’ for testing those who have the COVID19 or those suspected of having it. Facts: Pulse oximeters:These are medical devices that monitor the level of oxygen in a patient’s blood and alert the health-care worker if oxygen levels drop below safe levels allowing… Continue reading Coronavirus: What is a pulse oximeter, and why is it now sought after?

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