News: The 73rd session of WHO South East Asia Region was held under the Chairmanship of Minister of Health,Thailand. Facts: WHO South East Asia Region(SEAR): It was established at the First World Health Assembly in 1948. Objective: To address persisting and emerging epidemiological and demographic challenges in the South East Asia Region. Member States: It… Continue reading 73rd session of WHO South East Asia Region
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Webinar on Interventions by CSIR-CMERI in combating COVID-19 under Jigyasa programme
News: A Webinar was conducted on the Scientific & Technological Interventions by CSIR-CMERI combating COVID-19 under the Jigyasa programme. Facts: Jigyasa programme: It is a student-scientist connect programme launched in 2017. Aim: To connect school students and scientists as well as to extend the student’s classroom learning to a very well-planned research laboratory based learning.… Continue reading Webinar on Interventions by CSIR-CMERI in combating COVID-19 under Jigyasa programme
Initiatives launched under Rashtriya Gokul Mission
News: Prime Minister has launched several initiatives under Rashtriya Gokul Mission. Facts: About the Initiatives: Semen Station: It has been established in Purnea, Bihar to develop and conserve indigenous breeds of Bihar and meet demand of semen doses of eastern and north eastern States. IVF lab: It has been established at Animal Sciences University,Patna for… Continue reading Initiatives launched under Rashtriya Gokul Mission
India, Japan ink mutual military logistics agreement
Facts: India and Japan have signed the mutual logistics agreement called the “Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services agreement”. The agreement allows the militaries of the two countries to use each other’s bases and facilities for repair and replenishment of supplies. India has already signed similar logistics agreements with the US, , Australia, France and… Continue reading India, Japan ink mutual military logistics agreement
Climate crisis could displace 1.2 billion people by 2050: Report
News: Institute for Economics & Peace(IEP) has released the inaugural edition of the report titled “Ecological Threat Register(ETR)”. Facts: About the report: The report measures the ecological threats countries are currently facing and provides projections to 2050. Key Highlights from the report: About 1.2 billion people could be forced to leave their homes in the… Continue reading Climate crisis could displace 1.2 billion people by 2050: Report
India Post launches Five Star Villages Scheme
News: Department of Posts has launched Five Star Villages Scheme. Facts: Aim: To ensure universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the country by increasing public awareness and reach of postal products and services. Schemes Covered under the Five Star scheme include: Savings Bank accounts, Recurring Deposit Accounts, NSC / KVP certificates… Continue reading India Post launches Five Star Villages Scheme
Atal Innovation Mission Launches Atma Nirbhar Bharat ARISE-ANIC Initiative
News: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has launched the Atma Nirbhar Bharat ARISE-Atal New India Challenges. Facts: Aim: To promote applied research and innovation in Indian MSMEs and startups. Ministries Involved: The programme will be driven by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), four ministries—Ministry of Defence; Ministry of Food Processing Industries; Ministry of Health… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission Launches Atma Nirbhar Bharat ARISE-ANIC Initiative
Overall FDI rises 10% in FY20, but money coming in from Cayman Islands jumps 305%
News: Reserve Bank of India has released the data on the Foreign direct investment(FDI) into India. Facts: Singapore and Mauritius remained the major source countries accounting for about 50% of total FDI flows in 2019-20. They were followed by the Netherlands, the Cayman Islands, US and Japan. The FDI from Cayman Islands has jumped 305%… Continue reading Overall FDI rises 10% in FY20, but money coming in from Cayman Islands jumps 305%
India’s child mortality rate declined between 1990 and 2019: UN
News: “The Levels and Trends in Child Mortality: Report 2020” has been released by UNICEF, WHO, Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the World Bank Group. Facts: Key Takeaways: Globally: The number of global under-five deaths has dropped to its lowest point on record in 2019 – down… Continue reading India’s child mortality rate declined between 1990 and 2019: UN
Indo-Pacific trilateral dialogue held
News: The first Indo-Pacific trilateral dialogue was held between India, Australia and France. Facts: Objective: To build strong bilateral ties that the three countries share with each other and synergise their respective strengths to ensure a peaceful, secure, prosperous and rules-based Indo-Pacific Region. Who attended it? The dialogue was co-chaired by Indian foreign secretary, secretary-general… Continue reading Indo-Pacific trilateral dialogue held
