News:Scientists at the CSIR’s Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) have developed a coronavirus test named Feluda. Facts: Feluda is a low cost paper strip test which can detect the presence of coronavirus within an hour. It uses the gene editing tool CRISPR-CAS9 to target and identify the genome sequences of the novel coronavirus… Continue reading Feluda- Coronavirus Test
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West Texas intermediate(WTI)
News:The United States oil markets created history when the prices of West Texas Intermediate(WTI) fell to minus $40.32 a barrel in interlay trade in New York. Facts: West Texas Intermediate(WTI) is a specific grade of crude oil and one of the main three benchmarks in oil pricing along with Brent and Dubai Crude. It is… Continue reading West Texas intermediate(WTI)
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: April 22, 2020
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India co-sponsors resolution calling for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines
News:United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted by consensus the “International cooperation to ensure global access to medicines, vaccines and medical equipment to face COVID-19” Facts: The resolution was drafted by Mexico. It calls for equitable, efficient and timely access to any future vaccines developed to fight coronavirus. It also calls for strengthening the scientific… Continue reading India co-sponsors resolution calling for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines
Border Roads Organisation constructs strategic bridge in Arunachal Pradesh
News:The Border Roads Organisation, Ministry of Defence, has constructed a 430 feet long bailey bridge at Daporijo. Facts: The bridge has been constructed over the Subansiri river in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district. Significance: The bridge forms a key portion of a strategic Line of Communication in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a strategic link towards… Continue reading Border Roads Organisation constructs strategic bridge in Arunachal Pradesh
Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan- Phase 3 Launched
News: The third edition Gujarat’s ”Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan” was launched. The scheme will continue till June 10th. Facts: It is a water conservation scheme started in 2018. It aims to deepen water bodies in the state before monsoon to increase storage of rainwater to be used during times of scarcity.
World Earth Day
News: World Earth Day is celebrated every year on 22nd April Facts: Background: It was first celebrated in the year 1970. The idea of commemorating such a day was propounded by Gaylord Nelson, a US senator from Wisconsin. The activities on Earth Day are led and coordinated by Earth Day Network. It is a US… Continue reading World Earth Day
7 PM Editorial |Putting the SAGAR vision to the test| 22nd April 2020
A Detailed Analysis on India’s Diplomacy in the Indian ocean region and SAGAR vision !
