What are the different phases of India’s journey in UN? Phase 1- Before the end of the Cold War in 1989- The Indian leadership learned that the UN could not be relied upon to impartially resolve vital security disputes. The UN only to focus on common causes such as anti-colonialism, anti-racism, nuclear disarmament, environment conservation… Continue reading India’s UN journey and its role
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Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 during the G7 Summit in Paris. Its Secretariat is located at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) headquarters in Paris. The objectives of the FATF are to (a) set standards and promote effective implementation of legal, regulatory and operational measures… Continue reading Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
The Future of Jobs Report, 2020
News: World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the Future of Jobs Report, 2020. Facts: About the report: The report maps the jobs and skills of the future by tracking the pace of change. Key Highlights from the report: Reskilling: 50% of all employees will need reskilling by 2025 as adoption of technology increases. Effect of Automation on Jobs: Faster than… Continue reading The Future of Jobs Report, 2020
India recorded highest air pollution exposure globally in 2019: Report
News: The State of Global Air 2020 (SOGA 2020) report has been released. Facts: About the report: The report is produced annually by the Health Effects Institute and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation(IHME) Global Burden of Disease (GBD) project. Key Takeaways: PM 2.5 Concentration: India recorded the highest annual average PM 2.5 concentration exposure in 2019.India… Continue reading India recorded highest air pollution exposure globally in 2019: Report
Scientists discover new organ in the human throat
News: Scientists in the Netherlands have discovered a potential new organ in the human throat named “tubarial salivary glands”. Facts: Tubarial Salivary Glands: It is about 3.9 centimeters in length on average and is located over a piece of cartilage called the torus tubarius,the structure that supports the entrance of the auditory tube. Function: Researchers suspect that the… Continue reading Scientists discover new organ in the human throat
ASW corvette INS Kavaratti commissioned in Vizag
News: Army chief General has commissioned anti-submarine warfare(ASW) ship INS Kavaratti into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Facts: INS Kavaratti: It is an anti-submarine warfare corvette of the Indian Navy built under Project 28. Built by: It has been designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house organisation Directorate of Naval Design(DND) and built by Garden… Continue reading ASW corvette INS Kavaratti commissioned in Vizag
Union Minister launches ‘e-Dharti Geo portal’
News: Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister has launched the ‘e-Dharti Geo Portal’. Facts: e-Dharti Geo Portal: It aims to integrate legacy drawings such as maps and lease plans in the management information system and make it geographic information system (GIS)-enabled. The portal will also provide the service of Property Certificate by the Land & Development Office(L&DO)… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘e-Dharti Geo portal’
India successfully test-fired the Stand-off Anti-tank(SANT) Missile off the coast of Odisha
News: India has successfully flight tested an indigenously developed Stand-off Anti-tank(SANT) missile from a ground-based platform off Odisha coast. Facts: SANT Missile: It is an air-to-surface missile developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) for the Indian Air Force. Range: The missile can destroy targets 15 km to 20 km away. Upgraded Version: The… Continue reading India successfully test-fired the Stand-off Anti-tank(SANT) Missile off the coast of Odisha
Explained: The giant cat drawing at a UNESCO World Heritage site in Peru
News: A giant cat geoglyph was discovered on a hill at the famous Nazca Lines site in Peru. Facts: Nazca Lines: These are a group of geoglyphs or large designs made on the ground by creators using elements of the landscape such as stones, gravel, dirt or lumber. Location: The site is around 450… Continue reading Explained: The giant cat drawing at a UNESCO World Heritage site in Peru
National Deworming Day: 14 States Record Decline In Worm Infection
News: Since the launch of the ‘National Deworming Day’ in 2015, 14 states have shown a reduction in worm infections prevalent among children while nine states showed a substantial decline. Facts: National Deworming Day(NDD): It is observed bi-annually since 2015 by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Aim: It is aimed at eradicating… Continue reading National Deworming Day: 14 States Record Decline In Worm Infection
