What is the News? The Maharashtra government has submitted a list of 14 fort sites to be included in the Tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites are from the era of 17th century Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. UNESCO has accepted the nomination in Tentative Lists of its World Heritage Site. What… Continue reading How UNESCO Grants World Heritage Site tag?
Category: Miscellaneous
What is “White Fungus” and How Dangerous is it?
What is the News? New Cases of White Fungus from Covid-19 patients have been reported in states such as Bihar and others. About White Fungus: White Fungus is also known as Candidiasis. It is a type of fungal infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. Candida normally lives on the skin and… Continue reading What is “White Fungus” and How Dangerous is it?
Union Minister launches “NMMS app” and “Area officer monitoring App”
What is the News? The Union Minister of Rural Development has launched the NMMS (National Mobile Monitoring Software) app and Area Officer Monitoring App. About NMMS (National Mobile Monitoring Software) app : NMMS App permits taking real-time attendance of workers at Mahatma Gandhi NREGA worksites along with geotagged photographs. Impact: This will increase citizen oversight… Continue reading Union Minister launches “NMMS app” and “Area officer monitoring App”
Govt signs MoU with Microsoft for the “Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools”
What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Microsoft. The MOU aims to support the digital transformation of Tribal schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools(EMRS). About the MoU for Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools: As part of the MoU, Microsoft will make Artificial Intelligence(AI) curriculum.… Continue reading Govt signs MoU with Microsoft for the “Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools”
India begins export of GI certified “Gholvad Sapota”
What is the News? There has been an export of a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad sapota (naseberry) to the United Kingdom from Maharashtra’s Palghar district. This will provide a major boost to future shipments of Geographical Indication(GI) certified products from India. About Gholvad Sapota: Firstly, the Geographical Indication(GI) certification of Gholvad Sapota is held by… Continue reading India begins export of GI certified “Gholvad Sapota”
Government Advisory on Aerosol and Droplet Transmission of Covid-19
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
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
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 the reason behind it, which is abundant in the environment. Secondly, Transmission: It occurs through… Continue reading “Black Fungus” or Mucormycosis Declared an Epidemic by Rajasthan
Six sites added to the “tentative list of UNESCO” world heritage sites
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 those six sites? The six Indian sites included in the UNESCO Tentative list are: Ganga ghats in Varanasi, U.P. Temples of Kanchipuram… 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)
