Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, Livemint What is the News? Union Finance Minister has announced a number of measures to provide relief to diverse sectors affected by the 2nd wave of COVID-19 pandemic. What are the measures announced by the Government? The measures announced by the Government have been clubbed into 3 broad categories:-… Continue reading Govt. unveils Rs 6.28 lakh cr stimulus post second COVID wave
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China completes Tibet highway
What is the News? China has completed building a highway in a remote part of southeastern Tibet Autonomous Region(TAR). It includes a 2 km mountain tunnel. About the Highway: Firstly, the Highway passes through the world’s deepest canyon, the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Tibet. The canyon is located along the Brahmaputra river(known as Yarlung… Continue reading China completes Tibet highway
IIT-M team develops “Blocktrack app” for healthcare information system
What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras have developed a mobile app named “Blocktrack app”. About Blocktrack App: Blocktrack is a blockchain-based secure medical data and information exchange system for mobile phone applications. Purpose: The App aims to digitise healthcare information systems. At the same time the app will protect sensitive personal… Continue reading IIT-M team develops “Blocktrack app” for healthcare information system
New Naming System for Virus Variants
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has announced that it would unveil a new naming system for Virus Variants. The system would be similar to the way tropical storms are named. What is the current method of naming Virus Strains? Currently, WHO and other agencies across the world refer to viruses and their… Continue reading New Naming System for Virus Variants
Can a Single Lightning Flash kill 18 Elephants?
What is the News? Recently, 18 elephants died on a hilltop in Assam. The preliminary post-mortem report indicates they had been struck by lightning. Process of formation of lightning During a storm or rain, particles of rain, ice, or snow inside storm clouds collide with each other. It creates a negative charge in the lower… Continue reading Can a Single Lightning Flash kill 18 Elephants?
“Winchcombe Meteorite” – To be Displayed in the UK
What is the News? A piece of Winchcombe meteorite will be displayed at the National History Museum, Gloucestershire (UK). About Winchcombe meteorite: The Winchcombe meteorite is also known as carbonaceous meteorite. These meteorites have high proportion of carbon. It was discovered after it landed in the driveway of a house located in Gloucestershire in the UK… Continue reading “Winchcombe Meteorite” – To be Displayed in the UK
Understanding the feeding behaviour of “Northern Elephant seals”
What is the News? Scientists have conducted the most thorough study of the unique feeding behaviour of northern elephant seals, especially focusing on the female elephant seals. About the study: The Northern Elephant seals are famous for their large breeding assembling. So the reproductive behaviour of them is well studied. But the female Seals are… Continue reading Understanding the feeding behaviour of “Northern Elephant seals”
Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”
What is the News? The Central Government has released new guidelines in the wake of the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in rural areas. About the Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas: Three Tier Structure: The guidelines recommend a three-tier structure to manage Covid-19 pandemic in rural areas: Firstly, to establish 30-bed Covid Care Centres(CCCs) in… Continue reading Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”
186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
What is the News? Project Elephant Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has published data. It highlights the number of elephants killed by trains on railway tracks. Key Highlights from the Published data: There was killing of a total of 186 elephants after being hit by trains across India between… Continue reading 186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
Biodegradable “Moorhen Yoga Mat” developed from “Water Hyacinth”
What is the News? Six young girls from Assam have developed a biodegradable and compostable yoga mat called ‘Moorhen Yoga Mat’. Note: The Mat was developed with the support of the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach(NECTAR). NECTAR is an autonomous body under the Department of Science & Technology(DST). About Moorhen Yoga Mat:… Continue reading Biodegradable “Moorhen Yoga Mat” developed from “Water Hyacinth”
