News: Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) in collaboration with Chhattisgarh MFP Federation and IIT, Kanpur will be launching Tech for Tribals initiative. Facts: Tech for Tribals Initiative: It aims at the holistic development of tribals with a focus on entrepreneurship development, soft skills, IT and business development through Self Help Groups(SHGs) operating… Continue reading Tech for Tribals Initiative
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Expained: The economics of Auction Theory
News: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize for Economics — to Paul R Milgrom and Robert B Wilson for their work on auction theory and new auction formats. Facts: Auction Theory: It is an applied branch of economics which deals with how people act in auction markets and researches the… Continue reading Expained: The economics of Auction Theory
Eight beaches in India to get coveted ‘Blue Flag’ certification
News: Eight beaches from India have received the ‘coveted’ Blue Flag certification. Facts: Which are those Eight Beaches? The eight Indian beaches that have received the Blue Flag certification are: Shivrajpur Beach in Dwarka, Gujarat Ghoghla Beach in Diu Kasarkod and Padubidri beaches in Karnataka Kappad Beach in Kerala Rushikonda Beach in Andhra Pradesh Golden… Continue reading Eight beaches in India to get coveted ‘Blue Flag’ certification
World Migratory Bird Day 2020
News: The World Migratory Bird Day(WMBD) 2020 is being observed on 10th October,2020. Facts: World Migratory Bird Day: It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the protection of migratory birds and their habitats. Who organises it? It is organized by Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and… Continue reading World Migratory Bird Day 2020
Brahma Kamal flowers start blooming in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli
News: The rare Brahma Kamal, the only flower known to bloom after sunset and just once a year has been spotted in the higher reaches of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand. Facts: Brahma Kamal (Saussurea Obvallata): It is a species of flowering plant native to the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, India, Mongolia, Burma and southwest… Continue reading Brahma Kamal flowers start blooming in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli
AIIB, World Bank-funded project to invest $1.5 bn in India’s Covid fight
News: The “India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Strengthening Project” will invest $1.5 billion over four years in India to help its healthcare system tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. Facts: About the Project: The project has been financed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) and World Bank. Aim: To prevent, detect and respond to the… Continue reading AIIB, World Bank-funded project to invest $1.5 bn in India’s Covid fight
Air Force creates record of highest skydive landing at Khardung La Pass in Leh
News: Indian Air Force(IAF) has celebrated its 88th Anniversary by achieving a new record of the highest Skydive Landing at Khardungla Pass. Facts: Khardung La: It is a mountain pass in the Leh district of the union territory of Ladakh.The pass is located on the Ladakh Range, north of Leh and is the gateway to… Continue reading Air Force creates record of highest skydive landing at Khardung La Pass in Leh
Explained: Kyrgyzstan is facing its worst political crisis in decades
News: Kyrgyzstan is facing its worst political crisis in decades after the opposition said that the election was rigged which led to protesters capturing government buildings forcing the President to flee the presidential palace and plunging the country into chaos. Facts: Kyrgyzstan: It is a landlocked country in Central Asia bordering Kazakhstan, China, Tajikistan and… Continue reading Explained: Kyrgyzstan is facing its worst political crisis in decades
DRDO successfully flight tests Indigenously Developed Anti Radiation Missile (RUDRAM)
News:Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight tested New generation Anti Radiation Missile(RUDRAM). Facts: RUDRAM: It is India’s first indigenous anti-radiation air-to-surface missile for Indian Air Force(IAF).The missile is integrated on SU-30 Mk1 fighter aircraft. Purpose: It is designed to detect, track and neutralise the adversary’s radar, communication assets and other radio frequency sources… Continue reading DRDO successfully flight tests Indigenously Developed Anti Radiation Missile (RUDRAM)
DST collaborates with IBM to build STEM career opportunities for girl students
News: Department of Science & Technology(DST) and IBM India have announced collaborations to scale up two DST initiatives–Vigyan Jyoti and Engage with Science (Vigyan Prasar). Facts: Vigyan Jyoti: Launched Year: 2019 Nodal ministry: Ministry of Science & Technology (DST). Coverage: The programme covers girl students from grade 9 to 12. Aim: To create a level-playing… Continue reading DST collaborates with IBM to build STEM career opportunities for girl students
