News: Study has found that nearly 28% of particles collected from the air samples from a research station in the Himalaya-Tibetan Plateau were tarballs. Facts: Tarballs: They are small light-absorbing, carbonaceous particles formed from Brown Carbon due to burning of biomass or fossil fuels that deposit on snow and ice. Where did Tarballs come… Continue reading Brown carbon ‘tarballs’ found in Himalayan atmosphere
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Vice President launches ‘International Satavadhanam’ event
News:During the International Satavadhanam program, the Vice President has observed that ‘avadhanam’ as a literary feat has greatly contributed to the Telugu language’s glorious tradition. Facts: Avadhānaṃ: It is a literary performance popular from the very ancient days in India. Origin: It originated as a Sanskrit literary process and is revived by poets in… Continue reading Vice President launches ‘International Satavadhanam’ event
4th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Dialogue
News: The OPEC Secretariat hosted the 4th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Dialogue via videoconference. Facts: Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC): It is a permanent, intergovernmental Organization created at the Baghdad Conference in 1960 by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Aim: To manage the supply of oil in an effort to… Continue reading 4th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Dialogue
STPI invests ₹400 cr. in office, connectivity infra
News: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is investing up to ₹400 crore in setting up office and connectivity infrastructure across several cities offering small technology firms a ‘plug-and-play’ facility. Facts: STPI: It is an Autonomous Society set up in 1991 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Aim: To encourage, promote… Continue reading STPI invests ₹400 cr. in office, connectivity infra
Indian teens rank low on BMI, among shortest
News: A Study published in The Lancet has provided new estimates for height and Body Mass Index(BMI) trends in 2019 across 200 countries after analysing data from 2,181 studies. Facts: Body Mass Index(BMI):It is measured as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in metres.The normal BMI ranges between 20… Continue reading Indian teens rank low on BMI, among shortest
Infra Investment
Context: Ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MOSPI) has released its latest report incomplete infrastructure projects. What were the problems highlighted in the MOSPI report? Inadequate data: The latest report showed that of a current total of 1,661 incomplete infrastructure projects, each costing above ₹150 crore, delays were assessable only for 754 projects on which timing… Continue reading Infra Investment
Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs launches initiatives for Cities
News: Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs has launched several initiatives namely Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge and Data Maturity Assessment Framework Cycle 2. Facts: Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge: What is it? It is a 3-year initiative that aims to support cities to develop, pilot and scale solutions that enhance the quality of life of young… Continue reading Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs launches initiatives for Cities
Interpol creates cybercrime-related communication services
News: INTERPOL has created two secure and flexible services to facilitate cybercrime-related communication among police and other stakeholders. Facts: Cybercrime Knowledge Exchange workspace: It is open to law enforcement, governments, international organizations and cybersecurity industry experts to exchange non-police operational information on cybercrime. Cybercrime Collaborative Platform: It is a centralized information hub for the… Continue reading Interpol creates cybercrime-related communication services
Explained: The Miyas of Assam, and their char-chapori culture
News: A proposed “Miya museum” reflecting the culture and heritage of the people living in char-chapouris has stirred up a controversy in Assam. Facts: Who are the Miyas? The ‘Miya’ community comprises descendants of Muslim migrants from East Bengal (now Bangladesh) to Assam.They came to be referred to as ‘Miyas’, often in a derogatory… Continue reading Explained: The Miyas of Assam, and their char-chapori culture
India – Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC) Dialogue
News: India had a virtual meeting with the Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC). During the meeting, India has asked the members of the GCC to facilitate the return of Indians who want to resume work with the relaxing of Covid-19-related restrictions. Facts: Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC): It is a regional intergovernmental political and economic union established in… Continue reading India – Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC) Dialogue
