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India contributes over $15 mn to India-U.N. Development Partnership Fund

News: India has contributed over USD 15.46 million to the India-UN Development Partnership Fund. Facts: India-UN Development Partnership Fund(India-UN Fund): It was established in 2017 as a dedicated facility within the United Nations Fund for South-South Cooperation.  Supported by: It is supported by the Government of India, managed by the United Nations Office for South-South… Continue reading India contributes over $15 mn to India-U.N. Development Partnership Fund

Explained: What is the tick-borne virus spreading in China?

News: A new infectious disease called Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome(SFTS) caused by a tick-borne virus has killed seven people and infected 60 others in China. Facts: SFTS virus: Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) belongs to the Bunyavirus family and is transmitted to humans through tick bites. Origin: The virus was first identified… Continue reading Explained: What is the tick-borne virus spreading in China?

Pokkali rice seedlings travel from Kerala to the Sunderbans

News: Farmers in West Bengal are experimenting with the pokkali variety of rice to tide over a crisis-like situation created by severe seawater incursion into paddy fields in the Sundarbans. Facts: Pokkali: It is a unique variety of rice known for its saltwater resistance and is cultivated in the districts of Alappuzha, Thrissur and Ernakulam… Continue reading Pokkali rice seedlings travel from Kerala to the Sunderbans

Explained: What is SpaceX’s Starship?

News: SpaceX has successfully completed a flight test of the future rocket Starship which the company hopes to send to Mars. Facts: Starship: Starship has been designed by SpaceX.It is a spacecraft and super-heavy booster rocket meant to act as a reusable transportation system for crew and cargo to the Earth’s orbit, Moon and Mars.… Continue reading Explained: What is SpaceX’s Starship?

Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI) monetary policy review

News: The Reserve Bank of India has released its monetary policy committee (MPC) report. Facts: Key Highlights: Repo Rate:It is the rate at which the RBI lends money to the banks for a short term.It remains unchanged at 4%. Reverse Repo Rate:It is the short term borrowing rate at which RBI borrows money from banks.It… Continue reading Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI) monetary policy review

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