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Shukrayaan-1 Mission

News:Scientists have said that the future missions such as Shukrayaan-1 could confirm the presence of active volcanoes on Venus. Facts: Shukrayaan-1 is a proposed mission of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Launch Year: 2023 Aim:To study the surface and atmosphere of Venus.

Explained:What is cytokine storm?

News:Several infected patients are developing severe COVID-19 because of an overreaction of their immune systems which triggers what is known as a cytokine storm syndrome(CSS). Facts: Cytokine Storm:It occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts to an intruder such as a virus by producing high levels of cytokines.  However, overproduction of cytokines can be harmful… Continue reading Explained:What is cytokine storm?

World Food Programme(WFP)

News:World Food Programme(WFP) has said that the rapidly growing coronavirus pandemic could have an impact on the global food supply chain. Facts: The World Food Programme(WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations, established in 1961. Aim:To eradicate hunger and malnutrition with the ultimate goal of eliminating the need for food aid itself.… Continue reading World Food Programme(WFP)

Cluster Transmission

News:The Government of India is focussed on stopping the cluster transmissions of the coronavirus in order to prevent it from turning into community transmission. Facts: Cluster Transmission:It is defined as an aggregation of cases in an identifiable subpopulation.The word ‘cases’ in the definition stands for people with similar symptoms and ‘subpopulation’ points to those who… Continue reading Cluster Transmission

ARTIS

News:The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched ARTIS(Applications for Remedies in Trade for Indian Industry and other Stakeholders). Facts: ARTIS: It is an online system developed for filing applications by the domestic industry with respect to various trade remedial measures such as anti-dumping duty, safeguard duty and countervailing… Continue reading ARTIS

Operation Decisive Storm

News: Operation Decisive Storm has declared ceasefire in Yemen for 2 weeks  Facts: Operation Decisive Storm is a Saudi-Arabia led military intervention in Yemen which began in 2015.  Members: Saudi Arabia, Sudan, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Senegal. Objective:  Restoration of legitimacy for the legally chosen leader of Yemen. no role for former… Continue reading Operation Decisive Storm

Govt sanctions Rs 15000 cr for COVID-19 Emergency response

News: The Centre has sanctioned 15 thousand crore rupees for India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package. Facts: The funds sanctioned will be utilized for immediate COVID-19 Emergency Response (amount of Rs.7774 crores) and rest for medium-term support (1-4 years). Objectives: Development of diagnostics and COVID-19 dedicated treatment facilities,  centralized procurement of essential… Continue reading Govt sanctions Rs 15000 cr for COVID-19 Emergency response

Lifeline Udan

News: Under the Lifeline Udan initiative, 167 flights have transported over 248 tonnes of essential medical supplies across the country during Covid-19 lockdown. Facts:  Lifeline Udan is a government initiative for air transport of medical cargo and essential supplies across India at the time of the Covid-19 crisis. It has been launched by Ministry of… Continue reading Lifeline Udan

Global chemical weapons watchdog blames Syria for toxic attacks

News: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), for the first time, explicitly blamed Syria for toxic attacks in 2017. Facts: The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention(1997). It has 193 members including India. Established: 1997 Headquarters: The Hague, Netherlands. Goal: Preventing chemical… Continue reading Global chemical weapons watchdog blames Syria for toxic attacks

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