News:Ministry of Human Resource and Development(MHRD) launched the VidyaDaan 2.0 programme under its DIKSHA platform. Facts: Aim: To contribute e-learning content and help children continue their learning anywhere and anytime in the country. Under this, academicians and organisations will develop and contribute fun and engaging e-learning content aligned to the curriculum. The content will be… Continue reading VidyaDaan 2.0
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Technology Development Board(TDB)
News:Technology Development Board(TDB) has approved funding for Mylab Discovery Solutions to develop Covid-19 kits. Facts: Technology Development Board(TDB) is a statutory body established in 1996 under the Technology Development Board Act,1995. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Science and Technology. Aim: To provide financial assistance to Indian industrial concerns and other agencies attempting development and commercial application… Continue reading Technology Development Board(TDB)
UNODC launches series of online dialogues with students, educators
News:United Nations Office of Drugs and Crimes(UNODC) has launched “Lockdown Learners Series” under the Education for Justice Initiative. Facts: Lockdown Learner’s Series aims to sensitize students on the issues such as misinformation, cybercrime, gender-based violence, corruption among others. Education for Justice Initiative: Launched by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime(UNODC) in 2019. Aim:To… Continue reading UNODC launches series of online dialogues with students, educators
Feluda- Coronavirus Test
News:Scientists at the CSIR’s Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) have developed a coronavirus test named Feluda. Facts: Feluda is a low cost paper strip test which can detect the presence of coronavirus within an hour. It uses the gene editing tool CRISPR-CAS9 to target and identify the genome sequences of the novel coronavirus… Continue reading Feluda- Coronavirus Test
West Texas intermediate(WTI)
News:The United States oil markets created history when the prices of West Texas Intermediate(WTI) fell to minus $40.32 a barrel in interlay trade in New York. Facts: West Texas Intermediate(WTI) is a specific grade of crude oil and one of the main three benchmarks in oil pricing along with Brent and Dubai Crude. It is… Continue reading West Texas intermediate(WTI)
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India co-sponsors resolution calling for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines
News:United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted by consensus the “International cooperation to ensure global access to medicines, vaccines and medical equipment to face COVID-19” Facts: The resolution was drafted by Mexico. It calls for equitable, efficient and timely access to any future vaccines developed to fight coronavirus. It also calls for strengthening the scientific… Continue reading India co-sponsors resolution calling for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines
Border Roads Organisation constructs strategic bridge in Arunachal Pradesh
News:The Border Roads Organisation, Ministry of Defence, has constructed a 430 feet long bailey bridge at Daporijo. Facts: The bridge has been constructed over the Subansiri river in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district. Significance: The bridge forms a key portion of a strategic Line of Communication in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a strategic link towards… Continue reading Border Roads Organisation constructs strategic bridge in Arunachal Pradesh
