News: Israel Prime Minister and foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have signed the historic Abraham Accord which is the first Arab-Israeli peace deal in 26 years. Facts: What does Abraham Accord say? As per the accord, the UAE and Bahrain will establish embassies, exchange ambassadors, cooperate and work together with Israel… Continue reading Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord
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Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers extended for six months
News: Government of India has extended Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19 for another six months. Facts: Type: It is a Central Sector Scheme launched in March,2020. Aim: To provide an insurance cover of ₹50 lakh to healthcare providers, including community health workers who may have to be in… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers extended for six months
India, US sign statement of intent to boost dialogue on defence technology cooperation
News: India and the United States have signed a statement of intent to strengthen the bilateral dialogue on defence technology co-operation during the 10th Defence Technology and Trade Initiative(DTTI). Facts: Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative(DTTI): The mechanism was launched in 2012. What is it? It is not a treaty or a law.It is a flexible… Continue reading India, US sign statement of intent to boost dialogue on defence technology cooperation
Union Education Minister launches AICTE-SPICE
News: The Union Education Minister has launched the AICTE-SPICES (Scheme for Promoting Interests, Creativity and Ethics among Students). Facts: Aim: To promote healthy co-curricular activity amongst the students for their all-round development. Purpose: The scheme provides financial support to institutions for developing students club for well-rounded development of students by promoting their interests, creativity and… Continue reading Union Education Minister launches AICTE-SPICE
Greenland’s Largest Glacier Crashed Into The Sea
News: A massive chunk of ice of the Nioghalvfjerdsfjorden glacier has broken off because of warmer temperatures in Greenland. Facts: Nioghalvfjerdsfjorden glacier sometimes referred to as “79 N Glacier is located in Northeast Greenland.It is the Arctic’s largest ice shelf. Additional Facts: Other Glaciers in News: Thwaites Glacier: It is located in western Antarctica and… Continue reading Greenland’s Largest Glacier Crashed Into The Sea
Pandemic preparedness: Global spending needs 500 years to match COVID-19 rout
News: Global Preparedness Monitoring Board(GPMB) has released a report titled “A World in Disorder” Facts: About the report: It is an annual report first published by GPMB in 2019. Purpose of report: The report calls for urgent actions to strengthen the current response to COVID-19 and better prepare the world for future pandemics and health… Continue reading Pandemic preparedness: Global spending needs 500 years to match COVID-19 rout
NIMHANS develops new Indian Brain Templates, brain atlas
News: A team of neuroscientists from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences(NIMHANS) has studied over 500 brain scans of Indian patients to develop five sets of Indian brain templates and a brain atlas for five age groups covering late childhood to late adulthood(six to 60 years). Facts: Brain Template: It is a… Continue reading NIMHANS develops new Indian Brain Templates, brain atlas
India has been elected as a member of UN’s Commission on Status of Women
News: India has been elected as the member of the Commission on Status of Women(CSW) for four years from 2021-2025. Facts: Commission on the Status of Women(CSW or UNCSW): It was established in 1946.It is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC), one of the main UN organs within the United… Continue reading India has been elected as a member of UN’s Commission on Status of Women
Explained: In India-China standoff in Ladakh, why Chushul sector is critical
News: The Chushul sub-sector has come into focus due to the standoff between the Indian and Chinese troops. Facts: Chushul Sub-Sector: It lies south of Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh. It comprises high, broken mountains and heights of Thatung, Black Top, Helmet Top, Gurung Hill, and Magger Hill besides passes such as Rezang La and… Continue reading Explained: In India-China standoff in Ladakh, why Chushul sector is critical
Krishna-Godavari(KG) basin, an excellent source of fuel methane
News: According to a study by the Pune-based Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) of the Science & Technology Ministry, Krishna-Godavari(KG) basin holds a massive reserve of methane hydrate and a rich source of cleaner natural gas. Facts: Methane: It is a clean and economical fuel and is a major constituent of natural gas.Compared to other hydrocarbon… Continue reading Krishna-Godavari(KG) basin, an excellent source of fuel methane
