News: United Nations (UN) inter-agency group for child mortality released a report titled ‘Levels and Trends in Child Mortality’ Facts: ‘Levels and Trends in Child Mortality’: Key Takeaways Global: Globally, 85% of deaths among children and young adolescents in 2018 occurred in the first five years of life Half of all under-5 deaths in 2018… Continue reading India’s under-5 mortality of girls exceeds that of boys, unlike global trend, says report
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Kaziranga records 96 species of wetland birds
News: According to the second wetland bird count, conducted by officials of the Kaziranga National Park, the park has 96 species of wetland birds. Facts: About Kaziranga National Park Location: Spread across parts of Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam. Major Rivers: Brahmaputra, Diphlu, Mora Diphlu and Mora Dhansiri. Perennial wetlands: Sohola (largest), Borbeel, Kawoimari,… Continue reading Kaziranga records 96 species of wetland birds
Explained: NASA’s Artemis mission
News: NASA wants to send the first woman and the next man to the Moon by the year 2024 under the Artemis lunar exploration program Facts: About ARTEMIS ARTEMIS stands for Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun. Objectives: Establishing of lunar outpost Investigating the Moon’s resources and how they… Continue reading Explained: NASA’s Artemis mission
ISRO’s NavIC to feature in mobiles
News: 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) (the mobile communications standards body) has approved NavIC to be included in mobiles along with GPS Facts: About NavIC Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS): NavIC IRNSS (NavIC) is an independent regional navigation satellite system developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It provides accurate position information service… Continue reading ISRO’s NavIC to feature in mobiles
World Future Energy Summit to begin today in Abu Dhabi
News: The World Future Energy Summit began in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Climate Innovations Exchange (CLIX) will be held alongside. Facts: About World Future Energy Summit It is an annual event, dedicated to advancing future energy, energy efficiency and clean technologies. It was started in 2011 by UAE 2020 theme: Rethinking Global Consumption, Production, and Investment.
What are CRZ rules which the demolished Maradu flats violated?
News: Four illegal apartment complexes in Maradu, Kerala, were demolished for violating the provisions of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. Facts: Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification was issued in 1991 under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. The main aim of the Rules is to protect the coastal environment. Coastal Regulation Zone: All the coastal stretches… Continue reading What are CRZ rules which the demolished Maradu flats violated?
NIIT University to be part of NEAT Portal
News:The National Institute of Information Technology(NIIT) has been selected as one of the EdTech companies for the NEAT initiative. Facts: About NEAT: The National Educational Alliance for Technology(NEAT) was launched to customize learning process using Artificial Intelligence. It aims to recognize the development of emerging technologies in Adaptive Learning and bring them under a common… Continue reading NIIT University to be part of NEAT Portal
Sufal Bangla scheme
News:West Bengal Government is implementing the Sufal Bangla Scheme which have protected consumers from the spike in food inflation. Facts: About Sufal Bangla Scheme: Sufal Bangla Scheme is an initiative of the Government of West Bengal. Objectives of the scheme: To help the farmer’s get premium price and have rational share in consumer’s price To… Continue reading Sufal Bangla scheme
Explained: What is H9N2, which has infected an Indian child?
News:Indian scientists have detected the country’s first case of infection with a rare variant of the virus called A(H9N2) that causes avian influenza or bird flu. Facts: About A(H9N2) Virus: H9N2 is a subtype of influenza A virus that causes human influenza as well as bird flu. The subtype was isolated for the first time… Continue reading Explained: What is H9N2, which has infected an Indian child?
Two Coast Guard ships commissioned at Kolkata
News:Recently,two Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGS) namely Annie Besant and Amrit Kaur were commissioned by Defence Secretary. Facts: About ICGS Annie Besant: ICGS Annie Besant was named in honour of Annie Besant, philanthropist, theosophist, prolific author and supporter of the Indian freedom struggle. The ship will be based at Chennai under the operational and administrative… Continue reading Two Coast Guard ships commissioned at Kolkata
