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World Press Freedom Index
News:World Press Freedom Index 2020 has been released by the Reporters Without Borders(RSF). Facts: The index has been published every year since 2002. It ranks 180 countries based on following parameters a) pluralism, b) media independence c) environment and self-censorship d) legislative framework e) Transparency f) Infrastructure and g) Abuses. Key Takeaways: Top 3: Norway,… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index
Saiyam app
News:The mobile application Saiyam has been developed by the Pune Municipal Corporation under the Smart Cities Mission. Facts: Aim:To effectively track the home-quarantined citizens and ensure that they are staying in the home. Under this,citizens movements are monitored centrally through GPS and are marked as Red, Amber or Green. Red signifies that the person has… Continue reading Saiyam app
NASA discovers Earth like Exoplanet- Kepler-1649c
News:NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope has discovered an Earth like exoplanet called Kepler-1649c. Facts: Kepler-1649c is an exoplanet which is nearly the size of Earth and is located nearly 300 light-years from Earth. The planet is located in its star’s habitable zone. Additional Facts: Exoplanet:It is a planet outside the Solar System.The first confirmation of detection… Continue reading NASA discovers Earth like Exoplanet- Kepler-1649c
Renewable Energy Manufacturing Parks
News:The Ministry of Renewable Energy has asked all states and ports to identify lands that can be used to set up Renewable energy(RE) manufacturing Parks. Facts: Aim:To meet the domestic demands as well as to attract firms shifting base from China amid COVID-19 pandemic which has disrupted supply chains. Functions: These parks will:- manufacture equipment… Continue reading Renewable Energy Manufacturing Parks
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC)
News:Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC) has asked the Indian government to take steps to protect Muslim minorities who are facing Islamophobia amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Facts: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC) is the second largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations. Established: 1969 Aim: To work as a collective voice of the Muslim world by safeguarding… Continue reading Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC)
Maze ransomware
News: Cognizant, an IT services provider, has said that it has faced a Maze ransomware attack that has caused disruptions to its clients. Facts: Ransomware:It is a type of malicious program used by hackers to take control of files in an infected system and then demand hefty payments to recover them. The Maze ransomware was… Continue reading Maze ransomware
TriboE masks
News:Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences(CeNS) have developed TriboE masks which can hold electric charges to restrict the entry of infections without any external power. Facts: The mask is based on electrostatics which uses the principles of triboelectric effect. The mask is a three layered structure –a layer of nylon cloth… Continue reading TriboE masks
Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR)
News:Ministry for Petroleum & Natural Gas has allowed the public sector refiners to use the strategic Petroleum reserves(SPR) for storing their oil purchases. Facts: Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR): These are stockpiles of crude oil maintained by countries or private industries which are meant to tackle emergency situations to counter short-term supply disruptions. The Strategic Crude Oil… Continue reading Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR)
Global Report on Food Crises 2020
News:The Global Report on Food Crises 2020 has been released by the Global Network against Food Crises. Facts: Aim: To provide an analysis of the drivers that are contributing to food crises across the globe and examines how the COVID-19 pandemic might contribute to their perpetuation or deterioration. Additional Facts: Global Network against Food Crises:… Continue reading Global Report on Food Crises 2020
