News: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) has conducted a pan-India Sero-survey tracking nearly 10,000 employees to study the prevalence of Covid-19. The study concluded Smokers and vegetarians were found to have lower seropositivity. So they may be at a lesser risk of getting infected by the coronavirus. Facts: Key Highlights of the Survey: Source:… Continue reading Smokers, vegetarians are at lesser risk of getting infected by COVID-19: CSIR serosurvey
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Government organises a ‘DekhoApnaDesh’ Webinar on “Exploring Buddhist Circuit by Train”
News: The Ministry of Tourism has organised an interesting webinar titled “Exploring Buddhist Circuit by Train” as a part of the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ Webinar series. Facts: Dekho Apna Desh Initiative: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism launched in January 2020. Objective: To promote domestic tourism in India which is intended… Continue reading Government organises a ‘DekhoApnaDesh’ Webinar on “Exploring Buddhist Circuit by Train”
PMKVY 3.0: Govt. launches Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY) 3.0
News: The government of India has launched the third phase of its flagship skilling scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0). Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY): It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched in 2015 and implemented by National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC). Objective: To enable a large number… Continue reading PMKVY 3.0: Govt. launches Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY) 3.0
BARC Develops India’s First Ruthenium 106 Plaque For Effective Eye Cancer Treatment
News: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre(BARC) Mumbai has developed an Eye Cancer therapy. It was the first indigenous Ruthenium 106 Plaque for the treatment of Ocular Tumors. Facts: Ruthenium-106: It is a radioactive form of the rare heavy metal ruthenium. It is a “platinum group” metal similar to platinum. How is it produced? It is produced… Continue reading BARC Develops India’s First Ruthenium 106 Plaque For Effective Eye Cancer Treatment
National Youth Parliament Festival 2021
News: Prime Minister of India has addressed the valedictory function of the second National Youth Parliament Festival, 2021. Facts: National Youth Parliament Festival: It is organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India in collaboration with one of the State Governments. But this year, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has decided… Continue reading National Youth Parliament Festival 2021
Union Minister inaugurates 5th National Kayakalp Awards
News: Union Minister of Health and family Welfare has inaugurated the 5th National Kayakalp Awards. Facts: National Kayakalp awards: It was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2015 as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan to ensure hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness in Public Health Facilities in India. Aim: The award recognises and facilitates those… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates 5th National Kayakalp Awards
ISRO to adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs for promoting Space Education
News: Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced that ISRO will be adopting 100 Atal Tinkering Labs across the country to promote education in the field of STEM, Space education and space technology related Innovations for school students. Facts: Atal Tinkering Labs: It is an initiative by the Atal Innovation Mission,… Continue reading ISRO to adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs for promoting Space Education
Survey to enroll students, relaxing detention norm: Education Ministry to states
News: The Ministry of Education has issued guidelines to States for offering support to students during the closure of schools and when they reopen to minimize the impact of the pandemic on school education across the country, Facts: Key Guidelines: Door to Door Survey: States to conduct door-to-door surveys to identify children out of school… Continue reading Survey to enroll students, relaxing detention norm: Education Ministry to states
NIXI Offers free Domain in Local Indian Languages
News: The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) has announced that it will offer a free IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) in any of their preferred 22 official Indian languages along with every IN domain booked by the registrar. Facts: NIXI: It is a not for profit Organization established under section 8 of the Companies Act… Continue reading NIXI Offers free Domain in Local Indian Languages
Explained: The return of bird flu
News: After bird flu (avian influenza) was confirmed in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, high alert has been sounded in several states which have been reporting deaths of birds, including crows and migratory species. Facts: Bird flu or avian influenza: It is the name used to describe a viral infection that is… Continue reading Explained: The return of bird flu
