What is the News? Over a lakh migratory water birds arrived at the Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh in Winter 2020-21. Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary: Pong Dam Sanctuary is also known as Pong Dam Reservoir or Pong Dam Lake. It is located in Himachal Pradesh. The dam was created in 1975 and… Continue reading “Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary”- Migratory water birds arrived
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Bengaluru scientists develop “Arka Shubha variety of Marigold”
What is the News? Indian Institute of Horticultural Research(IIHR) has come out with a new variety of Marigold flower called “Arka Shubha variety of Marigold”. Marigold Flower: It is mostly herbaceous plants belonging to the sunflower family Asteraceae. The flowers are native to the Americas, growing naturally from the southwestern United States into South America.… Continue reading Bengaluru scientists develop “Arka Shubha variety of Marigold”
What is “Einsteinium”?
What is the News? A team of scientists at the Berkeley Lab has reported some properties of the element “Einsteinium”. About Einsteinium Einsteinium, named after Albert Einstein is a synthetic element with the symbol Es and atomic number 99. It was discovered in 1952 in the debris of the first hydrogen bomb (the detonation of… Continue reading What is “Einsteinium”?
Denmark to build world’s ‘first energy island’ in North Sea
What is the News? Denmark’s government has approved a plan to build an artificial island in the North Sea. It is a part of its effort to switch to green energy. What is Energy Island? An energy island is based on a platform that serves as a hub for electricity generation from surrounding offshore wind… Continue reading Denmark to build world’s ‘first energy island’ in North Sea
Social media is giving a boost to the “Kinnal craft”
What is the news? Social Media has given a boost to the artisans of the Kinnal Craft and their wooden dolls. It allowed them to advertise their products online and sell them. Kinnal Craft: Kinnal Craft or Kinhal Craft is a traditional wooden craft local to the town of Kinhal or Kinnal in Koppal District,… Continue reading Social media is giving a boost to the “Kinnal craft”
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 10, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles Social media is giving a boost to the “Kinnal craft” Denmark to build world’s ‘first energy island’ in North Sea What is “Einsteinium”? Bengaluru scientists develop “Arka Shubha variety of Marigold” No evidence of any gender or religious bias in… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 10, 2021
“5G Technology” roll-out in India
What is the News? The Standing Committee on Information Technology has slammed the Department of Telecommunications(DoT) for the delay in the launch of 5G services. Facts: What is 5G technology? 5G or fifth generation is the latest upgrade so far in the long-term evolution (LTE) mobile broadband networks. The 5G technology mainly works in 3… Continue reading “5G Technology” roll-out in India
[Downloads] 10 PM Monthly Compilation | January, 2021
Good Afternoon everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 10 pm current affairs quiz – January, 2021 10pm Compilation for the month of January, 2021
Fragility of Himalayan Mountain Ecosystem
Source: Down to Earth , The Hindu Gs3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Synopsis: The recent Glacial outburst in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district is a consequence of human’s impact on climate and lack of awareness towards local ecology. Background Recently a glacier collapsed in Uttarakhand’s Nanda Devi. According to some satellite images, the… Continue reading Fragility of Himalayan Mountain Ecosystem
India’s strategy for Myanmar
Source: The Hindu Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Synopsis: India’s Policy towards Myanmar should be a balance of India’s interest and India’s norms. Background The recent military coup in Myanmar has once again created uncertainty regarding the future of Myanmar’s democracy. The U. S and the west have reacted strongly. The US threatened Myanmar… Continue reading India’s strategy for Myanmar
