News: According to a study published in the journal PNAS, the byproducts of burning coal in Europe in the late 18th century made their way to the Dasuopu glacier. It is the highest-altitude site in the world where scientists have obtained a climate record from an ice core. Facts: Dasuopu glacier Location: Mt. Shishapangma, Central… Continue reading Humans altered Himalayan glacier long before people arrived: Study
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WHO names the new Corona Virus: “COVID-19”
News: WHO has announced that “COVID-19” will be the official name of the deadly Coronavirus from China. “Co” stands for “corona”, “vi” for “virus” and “d” for “disease”, while “19” was for the year, as the outbreak was first identified on December 31. Facts: Coronavirus: These are viruses belonging to a family known as Coronaviridae.… Continue reading WHO names the new Corona Virus: “COVID-19”
Daily Quiz #86 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 12, 2020
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BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise
News:National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) will host the second Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation Disaster Management Exercise(BIMSTEC- DMEx) in Odisha. Facts: About the exercise: The aim of the exercise is to test the existing emergency procedures for notification, preparedness and emergency response, during a major natural disaster. Theme:A cultural heritage site… Continue reading BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise
Industry and Investors’ Facilitation Centre
News:The Government has opened a Renewable Energy(RE) Industry and Investors’ Facilitation Centre under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Facts: About the Centre: The Centre will be headed by a Joint Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE). It will be a single window system to provide information on policies and programmes… Continue reading Industry and Investors’ Facilitation Centre
RBI issues notification on CRR leeway for new retail, MSME loans
News:RBI has exempted banks from maintaining cash reserve ratio(CRR) for loans to retail and micro, small and medium enterprises for five years if these loans are extended between January 31 and July 31,2020. Facts: About CRR: The Cash Reserve Ratio refers to a certain percentage of total deposits the commercial banks are required to maintain… Continue reading RBI issues notification on CRR leeway for new retail, MSME loans
Chindu Yakshaganam
News:The traditional theatre Chindu Yakshaganam is being performed in the state of Telangana. Facts: About Chindu Yakshaganam: Chindu Yakshaganam also called Chindu Bhagavatam is a traditional theatre art form performed in Telangana.The art is mainly performed by the Chindu Madiga community, The artform is very similar to Yakshaganam, a traditional theatre form particular to Karnataka.… Continue reading Chindu Yakshaganam
Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Centre(GCTC)
News:Recently,four Indian pilots chosen as candidate-astronauts for Gaganyaan mission began their training at the Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Centre(GCTC). Facts: About the Programme: The programme includes basic or generic astronaut training followed by activities specific to the first Indian human space mission, Gaganyaan. At the end of all training modules in India and… Continue reading Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Centre(GCTC)
US approves sale of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India
News:The US has approved the sale of an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System(IADWS) to India. Facts: About Integrated Air Defence Weapon System(IADWS): The Integrated Air Defence Weapon System(IADWS) is also called the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System(NASAMS-II). It is an upgraded version of the NASAMS developed by the US firm Raytheon in partnership… Continue reading US approves sale of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India
“Hunar Haat” to be organised at India Gate Lawn in New Delhi
News:The next Hunar Haat will be organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs at India Gate, New Delhi.It will be based on the theme of “Kaushal Ko Kaam”. Facts: About Hunar Haat: Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the minority communities. Organized by: Ministry of Minority Affairs… Continue reading “Hunar Haat” to be organised at India Gate Lawn in New Delhi
