What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has announced that it would unveil a new naming system for Virus Variants. The system would be similar to the way tropical storms are named. What is the current method of naming Virus Strains? Currently, WHO and other agencies across the world refer to viruses and their… Continue reading New Naming System for Virus Variants
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What is “Diplomatic Immunity”?
What is the News? The wife of Belgium’s ambassador to South Korea allegedly hit two staff members at a boutique in Seoul last month. Recently the embassy has invoked diplomatic immunity to avoid criminal charges. What is diplomatic immunity? It is a privilege provided to diplomats in the country in which they got posted. Generally,… Continue reading What is “Diplomatic Immunity”?
WHO-ILO Study on the Impact of Long Working Hours
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) has published a study on the Impact of Long Working Hours. About the study: The study covered global, regional, and national level data from more than 2,300 surveys collected in 154 countries from 1970-2018. It covered 37 studies on ischemic heart… Continue reading WHO-ILO Study on the Impact of Long Working Hours
Can a Single Lightning Flash kill 18 Elephants?
What is the News? Recently, 18 elephants died on a hilltop in Assam. The preliminary post-mortem report indicates they had been struck by lightning. Process of formation of lightning During a storm or rain, particles of rain, ice, or snow inside storm clouds collide with each other. It creates a negative charge in the lower… Continue reading Can a Single Lightning Flash kill 18 Elephants?
PM pays homage to “Lord Basaveshwara” on occasion of Basava Jayanthi
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, Kannada Poet, Statesman and a social reformer. He is known as the… Continue reading PM pays homage to “Lord Basaveshwara” on occasion of Basava Jayanthi
Climate Change impact on Cave Arts of Sulawesi Island of Indonesia
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 art. About the study: Australian and Indonesian archaeological scientists conducted the study. The scientists examined around 11 caves and rock-shelters in… Continue reading Climate Change impact on Cave Arts of Sulawesi Island of Indonesia
Unemployment Rate in India Shoots up to 8% in April: CMIE
What is the News? Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy(CMIE) report on unemployment in India has been released. As per the report Unemployment Rate in India is increasing. Key Findings of the Report: Increase in Unemployment rate: The Unemployment rate in India has increased to 8% in April 2021 from 6.5% in March 2021. Unemployment Rate(UER) is… Continue reading Unemployment Rate in India Shoots up to 8% in April: CMIE
“Winchcombe Meteorite” – To be Displayed in the UK
What is the News? A piece of Winchcombe meteorite will be displayed at the National History Museum, Gloucestershire (UK). About Winchcombe meteorite: The Winchcombe meteorite is also known as carbonaceous meteorite. These meteorites have high proportion of carbon. It was discovered after it landed in the driveway of a house located in Gloucestershire in the UK… Continue reading “Winchcombe Meteorite” – To be Displayed in the UK
What is the Process to Create New District in India?
What is the News? Punjab Chief Minister has declared Malerkotla as the 23rd district of the Punjab State. Let’s have look at the process to create new district in India. What is the process to create a new district in India? The power to create new districts or alter or abolish existing districts rests with the… Continue reading What is the Process to Create New District in India?
India starts importing “zeolite” for medical oxygen plants.
What is the News? National carrier Air India has begun the first of its “zeolite cargo flights”. This was done after the government of India started the process of importing zeolite from across the world for use in medical oxygen plants. Zeolites in Medical Oxygen Plants: Zeolites are used as adsorbent material in the Pressure… Continue reading India starts importing “zeolite” for medical oxygen plants.
