What is the News? Union Health Minister launches the Tribal TB Initiative to achieve the goal of TB Mukt Bharat. About Tribal TB Initiative: Aim: Firstly, Tribal TB Initiative aims to address the problem of Tuberculosis in Tribal Population. Secondly, the initiative will initially focus on 161 districts across 18 identified States. It will focus… Continue reading Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launches “Tribal TB Initiative”
Category: Miscellaneous
Government Criticises “Oxfam Inequality index”
What is the news? The Oxfam’s Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index, 2020 ranked India at 129 overall out of 158 countries. However, the Minister of Labour and Employment has said that the index lacked clarity. Further, he also mentions that the report did not take into account various initiatives taken by the government.… Continue reading Government Criticises “Oxfam Inequality index”
What is “Shigmotsav Festival” of Goa?
What is the news? There is a rise in Covid-19 cases across a number of states in the country. However, the Goa government permitted the celebrations of the Shigmotsav Festival. Questions are being raised over the scale of celebrations of the festival in Goa. About Shigmotsav Festival: Shigmotsav festival also known as Shigmo is a… Continue reading What is “Shigmotsav Festival” of Goa?
Significance of Tulip Garden in “Zabarwan Range” of J&K
What is the News? The Prime Minister through a tweet asked everyone to visit a tulip garden in Jammu and Kashmir. The garden is located at the foothills of the Zabarwan range. About the Tulip garden The tulip garden is located at the foothills of the Zabarwan range. It is Asia’s largest tulip garden, spreading… Continue reading Significance of Tulip Garden in “Zabarwan Range” of J&K
“Gandhi Peace Prize 2020” awarded to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
What is the news? Gandhi Peace Prize for 2020 has awarded to the Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh. Whereas, the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2019 was awarded to the late Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said. About Gandhi Peace Prize: Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award. It was instituted by the Government… Continue reading “Gandhi Peace Prize 2020” awarded to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
“Double Mutant” COVID Virus Variant Found
What is the News? Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG) has been doing genome sequencing of Covid-19 Variants. It has found a unique “double mutant” virus variant in India. This variant has a unique combination of mutations, not seen anywhere else in the world. What is Double Mutation? Double Mutation is when two mutated strains… Continue reading “Double Mutant” COVID Virus Variant Found
What is “Parosmia”?
What is the News? The most common symptoms of Covid-19 are anosmia and ageusia. However, several people are also experiencing parosmia. It is characterized by a change in perception of odours. Anosmia: It is the partial or complete loss of the sense of smell. This loss may be temporary or permanent. Ageusia: It is a… Continue reading What is “Parosmia”?
What is the “Ken-Betwa Link Project”?
What is the News? Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh signed a memorandum of agreement to implement the Ken Betwa Link Project(KBLP). About Ken-Betwa Link Project: Ken-Betwa Link Project is the first project under the National Perspective Plan for the interlinking of rivers. Under this project, water from the Ken River will be… Continue reading What is the “Ken-Betwa Link Project”?
‘Jaapi’|’xorai’ |’gamosa’ in Assam
What is the News? Decorative jaapi (field hats), hand-woven gamosa, and bell-metal xorais are making frequent appearances in Assam as the election is coming closer. About Jaapi: Jaapi is a conical hat. It is made of bamboo and covered with dried tokou leaves (Tokou is a palm tree found in the rainforests of Upper Assam).… Continue reading ‘Jaapi’|’xorai’ |’gamosa’ in Assam
The emerging “Helium” crisis in India
What is the News? India imports the majority of helium for its domestic needs. However, the U.S appears to cut off exports of helium from 2021. Hence, the Indian industry may have to find an alternative. About Helium: Helium is a chemical element with the symbol He and atomic number 2. It is a colourless,… Continue reading The emerging “Helium” crisis in India
