What is the News? The government of India has issued an updated general advisory on Covid-19. It has warned that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be transported through Droplets as well as in the form of Aerosols. It can infect people up to 10 meters away. Covid-19 Transmission: The different modes of transmission of the Covid-19… Continue reading Government Advisory on Aerosol and Droplet Transmission of Covid-19
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National Archives of India
What is the News? A group of archivists and scholars have called for transparency in the proposed demolition of annexes that form part of the National Archives of India(NAI) in order to make way for the Central Vista project. About National Archives of India(NAI): Firstly, National Archives of India (NAI) is a custodian of the… Continue reading National Archives of India
“Black Fungus” or Mucormycosis Declared an Epidemic by Rajasthan
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is Mucormycosis?4 What is Epidemic, Pandemic, and Endemic? What is the News? The Rajasthan government has declared Mucormycosis or black fungus as an epidemic and a notifiable disease. What is Mucormycosis? Firstly, Mucormycosis or Black Fungus is a rare fungal infection. A group of molds called mucormycetes is… Continue reading “Black Fungus” or Mucormycosis Declared an Epidemic by Rajasthan
Six sites added to the “tentative list of UNESCO” world heritage sites
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites?4 What is a World Heritage Site? What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India has submitted nine sites for their inclusion in the tentative list of UNESCO. Recently the UNESCO has accepted six of the nine sites. Which are… Continue reading Six sites added to the “tentative list of UNESCO” world heritage sites
Antarctica gives birth to “A-76 Iceberg”(world’s largest iceberg)
What is the News? The world’s largest existing iceberg has been found in Antarctica. It has been named as A-76 by scientists. About A-76 Iceberg: A-76 Iceber has been spotted in the satellite images captured by the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission. Formation: The iceberg has been formed after it broke away from Antarctica’s… Continue reading Antarctica gives birth to “A-76 Iceberg”(world’s largest iceberg)
Centre to set up “DD International”- A BBC-like channel to push Indian views
What is the News? National public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has floated a tender to establish a new channel named DD International on the lines of BBC World. About DD International: DD International will be the second channel of Doordarshan after DD India. Purpose: The DD International channel will aim to be a truly global channel… Continue reading Centre to set up “DD International”- A BBC-like channel to push Indian views
PM pays homage to “Lord Basaveshwara” on occasion of Basava Jayanthi
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Contributions of Lord Basaveshwara:4 Literary Works: What is the News? The Prime Minister has greeted the people on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi, the Birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara. About Lord Basaveshwara: Basaveshwara is also known as Basavanna was born in Karnataka in 1131 CE. He was a Philosopher,… Continue reading PM pays homage to “Lord Basaveshwara” on occasion of Basava Jayanthi
Climate Change impact on Cave Arts of Sulawesi Island of Indonesia
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the study:4 Key Findings of the study:5 Change in Temperature and Humidity:6 Recommendations: What is the News? A new Australian study has suggested that climate change may be accelerating the degradation of Pleistocene-era rock paintings located in the Sulawesi Island of Indonesia. It is the world’s oldest cave… Continue reading Climate Change impact on Cave Arts of Sulawesi Island of Indonesia
“Cyclone Tauktae” expected to hit Gujarat
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Cyclone Tauktae:3 Why is Cyclone Tauktae unique?4 How are cyclones named?5 Naming cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea:6 Significance of Naming of a cyclone: What is the News? Cyclone Tauktae (pronounced Tau-Te) is expected to hit southern Gujarat of the country. About Cyclone Tauktae: Cyclone ‘Tauktae‘… Continue reading “Cyclone Tauktae” expected to hit Gujarat
What is causing ‘Mice Rain’ in Eastern Australia?
What is the News? The Government of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia is facing one of the worst mouse plagues. It has affected farmers, community members, and residents. In some affected areas, mice are falling out from rooftops causing “mice rain”. Contents1 What is Mice Rain?2 How plague is related to mice rain?3 Effects… Continue reading What is causing ‘Mice Rain’ in Eastern Australia?
