News:Union Health Minister has released the 14th National Health Profile (NHP),2019. Facts: About the National Health Profile: The National Health Profile(NHP) has been prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI). The National Health Profile was first published in 2005.Ever since the profile has been released every year. The profile provides information on demographic,… Continue reading National Health Profile(NHP)
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Lymphatic Filariasis
News:Union minister for Health and Family Welfare has organized National Symposium on United to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis. Facts: About Lymphatic Filariasis: Lymphatic filariasis is commonly known as elephantiasis.It is a neglected tropical disease. There are three different filarial species that can cause lymphatic filariasis in humans. Most of infections worldwide are caused by Wuchereria bancrofti.In… Continue reading Lymphatic Filariasis
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund(NIIF)
News:Union Finance minister has chaired the governing council meeting of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund(NIIF). Facts: About NIIF: NIIF is India’s first sovereign wealth fund set up by the government of India in 2015.It is a fund manager that invests in infrastructure and related sectors in India. It was created with the objective to maximise… Continue reading National Investment and Infrastructure Fund(NIIF)
Air-independent propulsion(AIP) system
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) programme to build a fuel cell-based Air Independent Propulsion(AIP) system for Indian Naval Submarines has crossed several milestones in technology maturity. Facts: About Air Independent Propulsion(AIP) system: Air-independent propulsion(AIP) is any marine propulsion technology that allows a non-nuclear submarine to operate without access to atmospheric oxygen(by surfacing). AIP can… Continue reading Air-independent propulsion(AIP) system
Nirvik Scheme
News:The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India(ECGC) has said that the Nirvik scheme announced by the Union Government would give a fillip to export lending and insurance cover for export credit. Facts: About the scheme: The scheme aims to ease the lending process and enhance loan availability for exporters. Under the scheme,the insurance cover guaranteed… Continue reading Nirvik Scheme
Assamese Bhaona
News:Recently, the Assamese Bhaona performers had made a foreign debut in Abu Dhabi. Facts: About Bhaona: Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment with religious messages, prevalent is Assam. It is a creation of Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva written in the early sixteenth century.He created the form to convey religious messages to villagers through entertainment. The… Continue reading Assamese Bhaona
Paramahansa Yogananda
News:Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs has released a special commemorative coin on Paramahansa Yogananda to mark his 125th birth anniversary. Facts: About Paramahansa Yogananda: Paramahansa Yogananda(1893–1952) is considered one of the preeminent spiritual figures of modern times. He was the author of the best-selling spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi. He went to… Continue reading Paramahansa Yogananda
SEED Awards
News:Recently,Fourteen start-ups have been selected for SEED awards,2019. Facts: About the SEED awards: The SEED award aims to highlight the contribution of green and social enterprises to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). The awards are given annually to organisations working on sustainable development. About SEED: SEED was founded by the UNEP, UNDP and the International… Continue reading SEED Awards
Sentinel-3 World Fire Atlas
News:According to the data from its Sentinel-3 World Fire Atlas,the European Space Agency(ESA) has announced that compared to August 2018,there were almost five times as many wildfires across the world in August 2019. Facts: Key takeaways from the study: The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission has recorded 79,000 fires in August this year compared to just over… Continue reading Sentinel-3 World Fire Atlas
International Air Transport Association(IATA)
News:IndiGo airlines has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a member. Facts: About IATA: International Air Transport Association(IATA) is a trade association for the world’s airlines. It represents some 290 airlines primarily major carriers, representing 117 countries, accounting for 82% of total air traffic. It was established in April 1945 and is a… Continue reading International Air Transport Association(IATA)
